Biography
AR Rahman Songs List | Movies | Albums | Awards

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AR Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and philanthropist. He is a two-time winner and five-time nominee of the Academy Award (Oscar). He has recorded songs for film music and albums in various Indian languages and has established himself as a leading musician in Indian cinema.

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Songs
1990s
Year | Film | Director | Language |
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1992 | Roja | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
1992 | Yoddha | Sangeeth Sivan | Malayalam |
1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Suresh Chandra Menon | Tamil |
1993 | Gentleman | S. Shankar | Tamil |
1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Bharathiraja | Tamil |
1993 | Uzhavan | Kathir | Tamil |
1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Manoj Kumar | Tamil |
1994 | Duet | K. Balachander | Tamil |
1994 | Super Police | K. Murali Mohan Rao | Telugu |
1994 | Gangmaster | B. Gopal | Telugu |
1994 | May Madham | Venus Balu | Tamil |
1994 | Kadhalan | S. Shankar | Tamil |
1994 | Pavithra | K. Subash | Tamil |
1994 | Karuththamma | Bharathiraja | Tamil |
1994 | Pudhiya Mannargal | Vikraman | Tamil |
1995 | Bombay | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
1995 | Indira | Suhasini Maniratnam | Tamil |
1995 | Rangeela | Ram Gopal Varma | Hindi |
1995 | Muthu | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil |
1996 | Love Birds | P. Vasu | Tamil |
1996 | Indian | S. Shankar | Tamil |
1996 | Anthimanthaarai | Bharathiraja | Tamil |
1996 | Kadhal Desam | Kathir | Tamil |
1996 | Mr. Romeo | K. S. Ravi | Tamil |
1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Rajiv Menon | Tamil |
1997 | Iruvar | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
1997 | Daud | Ram Gopal Varma | Hindi |
1997 | Fire | Deepa Mehta | Hindi |
1997 | Ratchagan | Praveen Gandhi | Tamil |
1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | Priyadarshan | Hindi |
1998 | Jeans | S. Shankar | Tamil |
1998 | Dil Se.. | Mani Ratnam | Hindi |
1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Priyadarshan | Hindi |
1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | K. S. Ravi | Tamil |
1999 | Padayappa | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil |
1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Kathir | Tamil |
1999 | Sangamam | Suresh Krishna | Tamil |
1999 | Taal | Subhash Ghai | Hindi |
1999 | Jodi | Praveen Gandhi | Tamil |
1999 | Earth | Deepa Mehta | Hindi |
1999 | Mudhalvan | S. Shankar | Tamil |
1999 | Taj Mahal | Bharathiraja | Tamil |
1999 | Thakshak | Govind Nihalani | Hindi |
2000s
Year | Film | Director | Language | Notes |
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2000 | Pukar | Rajkumar Santoshi | Hindi | |
2000 | Alaipayuthey | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil |
2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Rajiv Menon | Tamil | |
2000 | Rhythm | Vasanth | Tamil | |
2000 | Thenali | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil | |
2001 | Zubeidaa | Shyam Benegal | Hindi | |
2001 | One 2 Ka 4 | Shashilal K. Nair | Hindi | |
2001 | Lagaan | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi | National Film Award for Best Music DirectionFilmfare Award for Best Music DirectorIIFA Award for Best Music DirectorIIFA Music of the Decade AwardBollywood Movie Award for Best Music DirectorZee Cine Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Screen Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Screen Award for Best Background MusicAmazon.com's "The 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time" |
2001 | Star | Praveen Gandhi | Tamil | |
2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | K. Balachander | Tamil | |
2002 | Alli Arjuna | Saran | Tamil | |
2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Music Direction |
2002 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Rajkumar Santoshi | Hindi | Filmfare Best Background Score AwardZee Cine Award for Best Background Score |
2002 | Baba | Suresh Krishna | Tamil | 50th Film |
2002 | Saathiya | Shaad Ali | Hindi | All songs except "Naina Milaike" and "Mera Yaar Mila De" are covers of tracks from AlaipayutheyFilmfare Award for Best Music Director |
2002 | Kadhal Virus | Kathir | Tamil | Special appearance in the film |
2003 | Parasuram | Arjun Sarja | Tamil | |
2003 | Boys | S. Shankar | Tamil | 75th Film Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil |
2003 | Warriors of Heaven and Earth | He Ping | Mandarin,English,Hindi | |
2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Jyothi Krishna | Tamil | MTV Asia Award for Best Composer (India) |
2003 | Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Jyothi Krishna | Telugu | Nominated—CineMAA Award for Best Music Director |
2003 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Bharathiraja | Tamil | |
2003 | Tehzeeb | Khalid Mohammed | Hindi | |
2004 | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | M. F. Hussain | Hindi | Nominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Background ScoreSangeet Award for Best Music Arrangement for "Yeh Rishta" (Critics' Choice) |
2004 | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
2004 | Yuva | Mani Ratnam | Hindi | Sangeet Award for Best Music Direction (Critics' Choice) |
2004 | New | S. J. Surya | Tamil | |
2004 | Naani | S. J. Surya | Telugu | |
2004 | Swades | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi | Filmfare Best Background Score AwardSangeet Award for Best Music Direction (critics' choice)Nominated—Filmfare Best Music Director AwardNominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director |
2004 | Udhaya | Azhagam Perumal | Tamil | Only composed the songs |
2005 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Shyam Benegal | Hindi | |
2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Ketan Mehta | Hindi | |
2005 | Anbe Aaruyire | S. J. Surya | Tamil | |
2005 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | Subhash Ghai | Hindi | |
2005 | Water | Deepa Mehta | Hindi | |
2006 | Rang De Basanti | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra | Hindi | Filmfare Award for Best Music DirectorIIFA Award for Best Music DirectorZee Cine Award for Best Music DirectorScreen Award for Best Background ScoreGIFA Award for Best Music DirectorGIFA Award for Best Background ScoreBollywood Movie Award for Best Music DirectorCNN-IBN Song of the Year Award - "Roobaroo"RMIM Puraskaar Award for Best Composed and Arranged Song - "Roobaroo"Planet-Bollywood People's Choice Best Background Music AwardPlanet-Bollywood People's Choice Best Music AwardiTunes Music Award for Best Indian AlbumNominated—Filmfare Award for Best Background ScoreNominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Background ScoreNominated—IIFA Award for Best Background ScoreNominated—Screen Award for Best Music Director |
2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | N. Krishna | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – TamilVijay Award for Favorite Music Director |
2006 | Varalaru | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil | |
2007 | Guru | Mani Ratnam | Hindi | Filmfare Best Music Director AwardFilmfare Best Background Score AwardIIFA Award for Best Music DirectorIIFA Award for Best Background ScoreZee Cine Award for Best Music DirectorZee Cine Award for Best Background MusicScreen Award for Best Music DirectorScreen Award for Best Background MusicV. Shantaram Award for Best MusicCNN-IBN Song of the Year Award for "Tere Bina"Nominated—Apsara Award for Best Music Director Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer |
2007 | Provoked | Jag Mundhra | English,Hindi | |
2007 | Bombil and Beatrice | Kaizad Gustad | English | |
2007 | Sivaji | S. Shankar | Tamil | 100th Film Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – TamilVijay Award for Best Music Director |
2007 | Azhagiya Thamizh Magan | Bharathan | Tamil | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil |
2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Shekhar Kapur | English | With Craig Armstrong |
2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi | Filmfare Best Background ScoreIIFA Award for Best Music DirectorIIFA Award for Best Background ScoreApsara Award for Best Music DirectorScreen Award for Best Background MusicMirchi Music Award for Best Background ScoreV. Shantaram Award for Best MusicNominated—Filmfare Best Music Director AwardNominated—Asian Film Award for Best Composer |
2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Abbas Tyrewala | Hindi | Filmfare Best Music Director AwardScreen Award for Best Music DirectorMirchi Music Award for Best Music DirectorMirchi Music Award for Best AlbumMirchi Music Award for Best Album (Listener's Choice)Nominated—Apsara Award for Best Music Director |
2008 | Ada... A Way of Life | Tanvir Ahmad | Hindi | |
2008 | Sakkarakatti | Kala Prabhu | Tamil | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil |
2008 | Yuvvraaj | Subhash Ghai | Hindi | |
2008 | Ghajini | A. R. Murugadoss | Hindi | Nominated—Filmfare Best Music Director AwardNominated—IIFA Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Apsara Award for Best Music Director |
2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Danny Boyle | English | Academy Award for Best Original ScoreAcademy Award for Best Original Song for "Jai Ho"BAFTA Award for Best Film MusicBroadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best ComposerGolden Globe Award for Best Original ScoreGrammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack AlbumGrammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for "Jai Ho"Satellite Award for Best Original ScoreWorld Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film for "Jai Ho"Black Reel Award for Best Original SoundtrackNominated—Academy Award for Best Original Song for "O…Saya"Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Original Song for "Jai Ho"Nominated—World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song for "O Saya"Nominated—World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Soundtrack of the Year |
2009 | Delhi-6 | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra | Hindi | Filmfare Best Music Director AwardStar Screen Award for Best Music DirectorMirchi Music Award for Best Music DirectorMirchi Music Award for Best AlbumNominated—IIFA Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Apsara Award for Best Music Director |
2009 | Blue | Anthony D'souza | Hindi | |
2009 | Couples Retreat | Peter Billingsley | English | BMI London Award for Best Score |
2010s
Year | Film | Director | Language | Notes |
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2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Gautham Menon | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – TamilVijay Award for Best Music DirectoriTunes Music Award for Best Tamil Album |
2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Gautham Menon | Telugu | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu[11][12]CineMAA Award for Best Music Director[13]South Scope Award for Best Album – TeluguSouth Scope Award for Best Album (Listener's Choice) – TeluguSouth Scope Award for Best Background Score (Technical Award)iTunes Music Award for Best Telugu AlbumTSR-TV9 Film Award for Best Background Score (Technical Award)Nominated—South Scope Award for Best Music Director – TeluguNominated—South Scope Award for Best Song - "Ee Hrudayam" |
2010 | Raavan | Mani Ratnam | Hindi | Nominated—Mirchi Music Award for Best Background Score[14]Nominated—Screen Award for Best Background Score[15]Nominated—GiMA Award for Best Background Score[16]Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Background ScoreNominated—IIFA Award for Best Background ScoreNominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Background ScoreNominated—Mirchi Music Award for Best Song in Sufi Tradition - "Raanjha Raanjha"[14]Nominated—Mirchi Music Award for Best Programmed and Arranged Song - "Raanjha Raanjha" |
2010 | Raavanan | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Mirchi Music Award for Best Music Director – Tamil |
2010 | Komaram Puli | S. J. Surya | Telugu | Nominated—Mirchi Music Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Mirchi Music Award for Best Album |
2010 | Enthiran | S. Shankar | Tamil | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – TamilNominated—Edison Award for Best Music Director |
2010 | Jhootha Hi Sahi | Abbas Tyrewala | Hindi | |
2010 | 127 Hours | Danny Boyle | English | Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song for "If I Rise"[17]Denver Film Critics Society for Best Song for "If I Rise"[18]World Soundtrack Award – Public ChoiceNominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[19]Nominated – Academy Award for Best Original Score[20]Nominated – Academy Award for Best Original Song for "If I Rise"[20]Nominated – Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Score[21]Nominated – BAFTA Award for Best Film Music[22]Nominated – Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best ScoreNominated – Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Original Score[24]Nominated – Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Original Song for "If I Rise"Nominated – Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Song for "If I Rise"Nominated – San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Original ScoreNominated – Satellite Award for Best Original ScoreNominated – Satellite Award for Best Original Song for "If I Rise"[27]Nominated – Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Score[28] Nominated – World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film for "If I Rise" |
2011 | Rockstar | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi | Filmfare Best Music Director AwardZee Cine Award for Best Music DirectorScreen Award for Best Music DirectorIIFA Award for Best Music DirectorIIFA Award for Best Background ScoreiTunes Music Award for Best Indian AlbumGiMa Best Music Director AwardMirchi Music Awards (Music Director of the Year)FICCI Frames Excellence Awards – Best Music DirectorRMIM Puraskaar – Music Director of the Year 2012GiMA Best Background Score AwardGiMA Best Film Album AwardNominated, Asian Film Award for Best Composer of the YearNominated, BIG Star Most Entertaining Music |
2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Gautham Menon | Hindi | |
2012 | People like Us | Alex Kurtzman | English | |
2012 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Yash Chopra | Hindi | Cosmopolitan Award for Most Popular Music OverseasNominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Apsara Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—IIFA Award for Best Music Director[29]Nominated—Mirchi Music Award for Technical Background Score |
2012 | Kadal | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Music DirectorFilmfare Award for Best Music Director – TamilVijay Award for Best Music DirectorRadio Mirchi Song Of The Year - "Nenjukkule"Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Music DirectionNominated—MTV Europe Music Award for Best Indian Act |
2013 | Maryan | Bharat Bala | Tamil | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Music DirectoriTunes Music Award for Best Tamil Album[30][31]Mirchi Music Awards South – Album of the YearBehindwoods Gold Medal for Best Music DirectionNominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – TamilNominated—SIIMA Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Edison Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Edison Award for Best Background ScoreNominated—Vijay Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Vijay Award for Best Background Score |
2013 | Raanjhanaa | Anand L. Rai | Hindi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Background Score Nominated—Screen Award for Best Music Director Nominated—Screen Award for Best Background Score Nominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director Nominated—Apsara Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—BIG Star Most Entertaining Music Nominated—GiMA Award for Best Background Score Nominated—GiMA Award for Best Film Album |
2014 | Highway | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi | GiMA Award for Best Film Album Nominated— GiMA Award for Best Music Arranger & Programmer Nominated— GiMA Award for Best Music Director Nominated— GiMA Award for Best Background Score Composer Nominated— Stardust Award for Standout Performance-Music Director Nominated— Star Guild Award for Best Music Director Nominated—Screen Award for Best Music Director Nominated—Screen Award for Best Background Music Nominated— Filmfare Award for Best Background Score |
2014 | Million Dollar Arm | Craig Gillespie | English | |
2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Soundarya Rajinikanth | Tamil | |
2014 | Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | Arif Ali | Hindi | |
2014 | The Hundred-Foot Journey | Lasse Hallström | English | |
2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Vasanthabalan | Tamil | Nominated—Edison Award for Best Music Director Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil Nominated —IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Music Director – Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director Nominated – SIIMA Award For Best Music Director |
2014 | Lingaa | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil | 125th Film |
2015 | I | S. Shankar | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil |
2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Nominated – IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Music Director – Tamil iTunes Music Award for Best Indian AlbumiTunes Music Award for Best ArtisteVikatan Award for Best Music DirectorNominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – TamilNominated – SIIMA Award For Best Music Director |
2015 | Tamasha | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi | Nominated—Sony Guild Awards Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Direction Nominated –Zee Cine Award Best Music Director |
2015 | Muhammad: The Messenger of God | Majid Majidi | Persian | |
2016 | 24 | Vikram Kumar | Tamil | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil. Kollywoodcinema Award – 2016 for Best Music Director |
2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Gautham Menon | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil Vikatan Awards For Best Music Director IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Music Director (Tamil)Kollywoodcinema Award – 2016 for Best Music Director SIIMA Award for Best Music Director |
2016 | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Gautham Menon | Telugu | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu |
2016 | Pele | Jeff Zimbalist | English | |
2016 | Mohenjo Daro | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi | |
2017 | OK Jaanu | Shaad Ali | Hindi | |
2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Vikatan Awards For Best Music Director National Film Award for Best Music Direction Vijay Award for Best Music Director Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Tamil Radio City Cine Awards Tamil - Favourite Music Director Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Music Director Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Music Direction |
2017 | Sachin: A Billion Dreams | James Erskine | Hindi | |
2017 | Cinema Veeran | Aishwarya Rajinikanth | Tamil | Hotstar documentaryBackground score only |
2017 | Mom | Ravi Udyawar | Hindi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Background Score National Film Award for Best Background Score |
2017 | Viceroy's House | Gurinder Chadha | English | World Soundtrack Award - The Public Choice Award |
2017 | Mersal | Atlee | Tamil | Vikatan Awards For Best Music Director Vijay Award for Favourite Song - "Aalaporaan Thamizhan" Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil - "Neethanae" from Mersal Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil Radio City Cine Awards Tamil - Favourite Music Director Radio City Cine Awards Tamil - Playback Singer Male For "Neethanae" SIIMA Award for Best Music Director Nominated - SIIMA Award For Best Playback Singer Male For "Neethanae" Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Music Direction The soundtrack crossed 100 million streams within ten days, setting a streaming record for a Tamil album. |
2017 | Daughters of Destiny | Vanessa Roth | English | Netflix Documentary |
2018 | Beyond the Clouds | Majid Majidi | Hindi | |
2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil Nominated- SIIMA Award for Best Music Director Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Playback Singer Male |
2018 | Sarkar | AR Murugadoss | Tamil | KollywoodCinema Award for Favorite Music Director KollywoodCinema Award for Best Song - "Oru Viral" |
2018 | 2.0 | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
2019 | The Fakir Of Venice | Anand Surapur | Hindi | Filmed in 2008. Delayed release. |
2019 | Blinded by the Light | Gurinder Chadha | English | |
2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Rajiv Menon | Tamil | |
2019 | Bigil | Atlee | Tamil | Special appearance in film Pending Edison Award For Best Music Director Pending: Edison Award For Best Background Score Pending: Edison Award For Best Play Back Singer Male for -Singappenney Nominated: Zee Cine Award Tamil for Favorite Song Of The Year - Verithanam Nominated: Zee Cine Award Tamil for Favorite Music Director Pending: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Music Director Gaana Top Album Tamil 2019 BIG FM 92.7 Song of The Year - Singappenney |
2020s
Year | Film | Director | Language | Notes |
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2020 | Shikara | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Hindi | Background score only |
2020 | Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn | Gautham Vasudev Menon | Tamil | Short film on YouTube. Promotional sequel to Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya. |
2020 | Dil Bechara | Mukesh Chhabra | Hindi | Disney+ Hotstar filmNominated - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, Filmfare Award for Best Background Music |
2021 | 99 Songs | Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy | Hindi | |
2021 | Mimi | Laxman Utekar | Hindi | |
2021 | Navarasa | 9 directors | Tamil | Netflix anthology series (Segment: Rowthiram) |
2021 | House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths[58] | Leena Yadhav, Anubhav Chopra | Hindi | Netflix Documentary |
2021 | No Land's Man[59] | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki | English | Premiered at 26th Busan International Film Festival |
2021 | Atrangi Re[59] | Aanand L. Rai | Hindi | Disney+ Hotstar film |
2022 | Heropanti 2[60] | Ahmed Khan | Hindi | |
2022 | Maidaan[61] | Amit Ravindernath Sharma | Hindi | Post-production |
2022 | Cobra | R. Ajay Gnanamuthu | Tamil | Post-production |
2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I[59] | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Post-production |
2022 | Pippa[62] | Raja Krishna Menon | Hindi | Filming |
TBA | Le Musk[59] | A. R. Rahman | English | Post-production |
TBA | Ayalaan[63] | R. Ravikumar | Tamil | Post-production |
TBA | Malayankunju[64][65] | Sajimon Prabhakar | Malayalam | Post-production |
TBA | Pathu Thala[66] | N. Krishna | Tamil | Filming |
TBA | Aadujeevitham[67] | Blessy | Malayalam | Filming |
TBA | Iravin Nizhal[68] | R. Parthiban | Tamil | Pre-production |
TBA | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu[69] | Gautham Vasudev Menon | Tamil | Filming |
TBA | Mili | Xavier Mathkutty | Hindi | Post-production |
TBA | Maamannan[70] | Mari Selvaraj | Tamil | Filming |
TBA | Hai Yeh Woh Aatish Ghalib[59] | Srijit Mukherji | Hindi | Announced |
TBA | Untitled Shah Rukh Khan starrer[71][72][73] | Atlee | Hindi | Filming |
TBA | Untitled Love story [74] | Kathir | Tamil | Announced |
TBA | Untitled Anniyan Remake | S. Shankar | Hindi | Announced |
TBA | Untitled Period film | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra[75] | Hindi | Announced |
TBA | Untitled film | Imtiaz Ali[76] | Hindi | Announced |
Soundtracks
Year | Tamil | Hindi | English | Other languages | Dubbed releases |
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1992 | Roja | Roja (Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi) | |||
1992 | Yoddha (Malayalam) | Dharam Yodha (Hindi), Asokan (Tamil), Yoddha (Telugu) | |||
1993 | Uzhavan | ||||
1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Donga Donga (Telugu), Chor Chor (Hindi) | |||
1993 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Bobili Paparayudu (Telugu) | |||
1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Palnati Pourusham (1994) (Telugu)♦ | |||
1993 | Pudhiya Mannargal | ||||
1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Vishwavidhaata (1997)♦ | Padmavyuham (Telugu) | ||
1993 | Gentleman | Gentleman (Telugu) | |||
1994 | Super Police (Telugu) | Super Police (Tamil), Khel Khiladi Ka (1996) (Hindi) | |||
1994 | Pavithra | ||||
1994 | May Madham | Love You Hamesha (2000)♦ | Hrudayanjali (1999) (Telugu) | ||
1994 | Karuththamma | Vanitha (Telugu) | |||
1994 | Kadhalan | Humse Hai Muqabla (1995) (Hindi), Premikudu (1995) (Telugu) | |||
1994 | Duet | Tu Hi Mera Dil(1995) (Hindi), Duet(1995) (Telugu) | |||
1994 | Gangmaster (Telugu) | Manitha Manitha (Tamil) | |||
1995 | Indira | Priyanka (Hindi), Indira (Telugu) | |||
1995 | Bombay | Bombay (Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam) | |||
1995 | Rangeela | Rangeela (Tamil), Rangeli (Telugu) | |||
1995 | Muthu | Muthu (Telugu), Muthu Maharaja (2001) (Hindi) | |||
1996 | Love Birds | Love Birds (1997) (Hindi, Telugu) | |||
1996 | Indian | Hindustani (Hindi), Bharateeyudu (Telugu), Indian (Malayalam) | |||
1996 | Kadhal Desam | Duniya Dilwalon Ki (Hindi), Premadesam (Telugu) | |||
1996 | Fire | Fire | |||
1996 | Mr. Romeo | Mr. Romeo (Telugu, Hindi) | |||
1996 | Anthimanthaarai | ||||
1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Sapnay (Hindi), Merupu Kalalu (Telugu) | |||
1997 | Iruvar | Iddaru (Telugu), Iruvar (Malayalam) | |||
1997 | Daud | Ottam (Tamil), 50–50 (Telugu) | |||
1997 | Ratchagan | Rakshakudu (Telugu) | |||
1998 | Jeans | Jeans (Hindi, Telugu) | |||
1998 | Dil Se.. | Uyire (Tamil), Prematho (Telugu) | |||
1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | Mona Lisa (Tamil) | |||
1998 | Earth | Earth | |||
1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Oonjal (Tamil) | |||
1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | ||||
1999 | Jodi | Sajni (2006) (Kannada) ♦! | Jodi (Telugu) | ||
1999 | Padayappa | Narasimha (Telugu) | |||
1999 | Taal | Taalam (Tamil) | |||
1999 | Thakshak | ||||
1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Dil Hi Dil Mein (Hindi), Premikula Roju (Telugu) | |||
1999 | Sangamam | ||||
1999 | Taj Mahal | Taj Mahal (Telugu) | |||
1999 | Mudhalvan | Nayak (2001) | Oke Okkadu (Telugu) | ||
2000 | Alaipayuthey | Saathiya (2002)♦ | Sakhi (Telugu) | ||
2000 | Fiza | ||||
2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Priyuralu Pilichindi (Telugu) | |||
2000 | Pukar | ||||
2000 | Rhythm | Rhythm (Telugu) | |||
2000 | Thenali | Thenali (Telugu) | |||
2000 | Zubeidaa | ||||
2001 | One 2 Ka 4 | ||||
2001 | Star | Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka (Telugu), Baaghi (Hindi) | |||
2001 | Lagaan | ||||
2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | ||||
2001 | Alli Arjuna | ||||
2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Amrutha (Telugu), A Peck on the Cheek (Sinhalese), Kannathil Muthamittal (Malayalam) | |||
2002 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | ||||
2002 | Baba | Baba (Telugu) | |||
2002 | Kadhal Virus | ||||
2003 | Udhaya ! | Toofan One Man Army (Hindi) | |||
2003 | Parasuram | Parashuram (Hindi),Police Kartavyam (Telugu) | |||
2003 | Boys | Boys (Telugu, Hindi) | |||
2003 | Tehzeeb | ||||
2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu (Telugu) | |||
2003 | Warriors of Heaven and Earth (Mandarin) | ||||
2003 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Woh Paanch Din (Hindi) | |||
2004 | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | ||||
2004 | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Yuva | Yuva (Telugu) | ||
2004 | New | Naani (Telugu) | |||
2004 | Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa ! | ||||
2004 | Swades | Desam (Tamil) | |||
2005 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | ||||
2005 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | ||||
2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | ||||
2005 | Anbe Aaruyire | ||||
2005 | Rang De Basanti | ||||
2005 | Water | ||||
2006 | Varalaru | Godfather (2012) (Kannada) ♦ ! | |||
2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Nuvvu Nenu Prema (Telugu), Mohhabat Ke Dushman (Hindi) | |||
2006 | Guru | Guru(Tamil), Gurukanth (Telugu) | |||
2007 | Sivaji | Sivaji (Telugu, Hindi) | |||
2007 | Provoked | Provoked (Tamil, Telugu, Hindi) | |||
2007 | Bombil and Beatrice | ||||
2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | ||||
2007 | Azhagiya Thamizh Magan | Sabse Bada Khiladi (Hindi), Maha Muduru (Telugu) | |||
2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Jodhaa Akbar (Tamil, Telugu) | |||
2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | ||||
2008 | Ada... A Way of Life | ||||
2008 | Sakkarakatti | ||||
2008 | Yuvvraaj | ||||
2008 | Ghajini | ||||
2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Slumdog Crorepati (Hindi), Naanum Kodieswaran (Tamil), Slumdog Millionaire (Malayalam) | |||
2009 | Delhi-6 | ||||
2009 | Blue | Blue (Telugu) | |||
2009 | Couples Retreat | ||||
2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Ekk Deewana Tha (2011)♦ | Ye Maaya Chesave (Telugu) | ||
2010 | Raavanan | Raavan | Villain (Telugu) | ||
2010 | Komaram Puli (Telugu) | ||||
2010 | Enthiran | Robot (Hindi), Robo (Telugu), Bombat Robo (Kannada) | |||
2010 | Jhootha Hi Sahi | ||||
2010 | 127 Hours | ||||
2011 | Rockstar | ||||
2012 | People Like Us | ||||
2012 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | ||||
2012 | Kadal | Kadali (Telugu) | |||
2013 | Maryan | Mariyaan (Telugu) | |||
2013 | Raanjhanaa | Ambikapathy (Tamil) | |||
2014 | Highway | ||||
2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Kochadaiiyaan (Hindi, Malayalam, English), Vikramasimha (Telugu), Kochadaiiyaan (Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi) | |||
2014 | Million Dollar Arm | ||||
2014 | Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | ||||
2014 | The Hundred-Foot Journey | ||||
2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Pradhi Nayagan (Malayalam), Premaalayam (Telugu) | |||
2014 | I | I (Hindi, Telugu) | |||
2014 | Lingaa | Lingaa (Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam) | |||
2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Ok Jaanu (2017) | OK Bangaram (Telugu) | ||
2015 | Tamasha | ||||
2015 | Muhammad: The Messenger of God (Persian) | ||||
2016 | 24 | 24 (Telugu) | |||
2016 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (Telugu) | |||
2016 | Pele | ||||
2016 | Mohenjo Daro | ||||
2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Cheliyaa (Telugu) | |||
2017 | Viceroy's House (film) | ||||
2017 | Mom | Mom (Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu) | |||
2017 | Sachin: A Billion Dreams | Sachin: A Billion Dreams (Tamil, Telugu, Marathi) | |||
2017 | Mersal | Adhirindhi (Telugu), Maayagara (Kannada), Mersal (Malayalam) | |||
2018 | 2.0 | 2.0 (Telugu), 2.0 (Hindi) | |||
2018 | Beyond the Clouds | ||||
2018 | Sanju | 2 songs: "Ruby Ruby" & "Mujhe Chaand Pe Le Chalo" | |||
2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Nawab (Telugu) | |||
2018 | Sarkar | ||||
2019 | The Fakir of Venice | ||||
2019 | Blinded by the Light | ||||
2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | ||||
2019 | Bigil | Bigil (Kannada), Whistle (Telugu) | |||
2020 | Dil Bechara | ||||
2021 | 99 Songs | 99 Songs(Tamil), 99 Songs(Telugu) | |||
2021 | Mimi | ||||
2021 | Atrangi Re | Galatta Kalyanam(Tamil) | |||
2022 | Malayankunju (Malayalam) | ||||
2022 | Heropanti 2 | ||||
2022 | Ayalaan | ||||
2022 | Cobra | ||||
2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | ||||
2022 | Pippa |
Playback Singer
Year | Song title | Film title | Co-singer | Language |
---|---|---|---|---|
1992 | "Chinna Chinna Aasai" | Roja | Minmini | Tamil |
1994 | "Urvasi Urvasi" | Kadhalan | Suresh Peters | Tamil |
1995 | "Humma Humma" | Bombay | Suresh Peters, Swarnalatha | Tamil |
1995 | "Kannalanae" | Bombay | K. S. Chithra & Chorus | Tamil |
1995 | "Poovukkenna Poottu" | Bombay | Noel, Anupama, Shubha & G. V. Prakash Kumar | Tamil |
1995 | "Mangta Hai Kya" | Rangeela | Shweta Shetty | Hindi |
1996 | "No Problem" | Love Birds | Apache Indian | Tamil |
1996 | "Mustafa Mustafa" | Kadhal Desam | Solo | Tamil |
1996 | "Hello Doctor" | Kadhal Desam | Storms, Neol, Anupama | Tamil |
1996 | "Kalloori Salai" | Kadhal Desam | Hariharan, Aslam Mustafa | Tamil |
1998 | "Columbus Columbus" | Jeans | Solo | Tamil |
1998 | "Dil Se Re" | Dil Se.. | Anupama, Anuradha Sriram | Hindi |
1999 | "Ishq Bina" | Taal | Anuradha Sriram, Sujatha Mohan, Sonu Nigam | Hindi |
1999 | "Rang De" | Thakshak | Asha Bhosle | Hindi |
2000 | "Piya Haji Ali" | Fiza | Srinivas, Murtaza Khan, Qadir Khan | Hindi |
2000 | "Endendrum Punnagai" | Alaipayuthey | Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan | Tamil |
2000 | "Maangalyam" | Alaipayuthey | Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas | Tamil |
2001 | "Chale Chalo" | Lagaan | Srinivas | Hindi |
2002 | "Vellai Pookal" | Kannathil Muthamittal | Solo | Tamil |
2002 | "Mere Yaar Mila De" | Saathiya | Solo | Hindi |
2004 | "Jana Gana Mana" | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Karthik | Tamil |
2004 | "Sandakkozhi" | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Madhushree | Tamil |
2004 | "Yaakai Thiri" | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Sunitha Sarathy, Pop Shalini | Tamil |
2004 | "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" | Swades | Solo | Hindi |
2005 | "Aazadi" | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Anuradha Sriram | Hindi |
2005 | "Zikr" | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Solo | Hindi |
2005 | "Al Maddath Maula" | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Kailash Kher, Murtuza Khan, Kadir | Hindi |
2005 | "Aararai Kodi" | Anbe Aaruyire | Solo | Tamil |
2006 | "Khalbali" | Rang De Basanti | Mohammed Aslam, Naccim | Hindi |
2006 | "Lukka Chuppi" | Rang De Basanti | Lata Mangeshkar | Hindi |
2006 | "Rubaroo" | Rang De Basanti | Naresh Iyer | Hindi |
2006 | "Theeyil Vizhunda" | Varalaru | Solo | Tamil |
2006 | "New York Nagaram" | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Solo | Tamil |
2007 | "Tere Bina" | Guru | Chinmayi | Hindi |
2007 | "Ay Hairathe" | Guru | Hariharan, Alka Yagnik | Hindi |
2007 | "Jaage Hain" | Guru | K.S.Chithra, Madras Chorale Group | Hindi |
2007 | "Athiradee" | Sivaji | Sayanora Philip | Tamil |
2007 | "Ellapugazhum" | Azhagiya Thamizh Magan | Solo | Tamil |
2008 | "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" | Jodhaa Akbar | Solo | Hindi |
2008 | "Tu Bole Main Boloon" | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Solo | Hindi |
2008 | "Meherbaan" | Ada... A Way of Life | Solo | Hindi |
2008 | "Marudaani" | Sakkarakatti | Madhushree | Tamil |
2008 | "Tu Mera Dost Hai" | Yuvvraaj | Benny Dayal, Shreya Ghoshal | Hindi |
2008 | "Tu Muskura" | Yuvvraaj | Alka Yagnik, Javed Ali | Hindi |
2008 | "Dil Ka Rishta" | Yuvvraaj | Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod, Clinton Cerejo, Suzanne, Vivienne Pocha, Sunaina, Benny Dayal, Naresh Iyer, Blaaze | Hindi |
2008 | "O…Saya" | Slumdog Millionaire | M I A | English |
2009 | "Rehna Tu" | Delhi-6 | Benny Dayal, Tanvi Shah | Hindi |
2009 | "Kuru Kuru" | Couples Retreat | Solo | English |
2009 | "NaNa" | Couples Retreat | Blaaze, Vivian Chaix, A. R. Ameen, Clinton Cerejo & Dominique Cerejo | English |
2010 | "Mannipaaya" | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Shreya Ghoshal | Tamil |
2010 | "Maaralante Lokam" | Komaram Puli | Solo | Telugu |
2010 | "Pudhiya Manidha" | Endhiran | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Khatija Rahman | Tamil |
2010 | "Irumbile Oru Irudhaiyam" | Endhiran | Kash n' Krissy | Tamil |
2011 | "Kun Faya Kun" | Rockstar | Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan | Hindi |
2011 | "Naadaan Parindey" | Rockstar | Mohit Chauhan | Hindi |
2012 | "Kya Hai Mohabbat" | Ekk Deewana Tha | Solo | Hindi |
2012 | "Sharminda Hoon" | Ekk Deewana Tha | Madhushree | Hindi |
2012 | "Nenjukkule" | Kadal | Shakthisree Gopalan | Tamil |
2012 | "Elay Keechaan" | Kadal | Solo | Tamil |
2013 | "Nenje Yaezhu" | Maryan | Solo | Tamil |
2013 | "I Love My Africa" | Maryan | Blaaze, Madras Youth Choir | Tamil |
2013 | "Tu Mun Shudi" | Raanjhanaa | Rabbi Shergill | Hindi |
2013 | "Aise Na Dekho" | Raanjhanaa | Karthik | Hindi |
2014 | "Maahi Ve" | Highway | Solo | Hindi |
2014 | "Patakha Guddi (Male Version)" | Highway | Solo | Hindi |
2014 | "Karma Veerane" | Kochadaiyaan | A. R. Raihanah | Tamil |
2014 | "Khalifa" | Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | Shweta Pandit, Suzanne D'Mello, Hriday Gattani, Mahesh Vinayakram | Hindi |
2014 | "My Mind Is a Stranger Without You" | The Hundred-Foot Journey | Solange Merdinian | English |
2014 | "Indiane Vaa" | Lingaa | Solo | Tamil |
2015 | "Mental Manadhil (Male)" | O Kadhal Kanmani | Jonita Gandhi | Tamil |
2015 | "Theera Ula" | O Kadhal Kanmani | Darshana, Nikita Gandhi | Tamil |
2015 | "Malargal Kaettaen" | O Kadhal Kanmani | K. S. Chitra | Tamil |
2015 | "Tu Koi Aur Hai" | Tamasha | Alma Ferovic, Arjun Chandy | Hindi |
2016 | "Laakhon Salaam" | Jugni[78] | Solo | Hindi |
2016 | "Tu Hai" | Mohenjo Daro[79] | Sanah Moidutty | Hindi |
2016 | "Sindhu Ma" | Mohenjo Daro[79] | Sanah Moidutty | Hindi |
2016 | "Mohenjo Mohenjo" | Mohenjo Daro[79] | Arijit Singh, Bela Shende, Sanah Moidutty | Hindi |
2017 | "OK Jaanu" | OK Jaanu | Srinidhi Venkatesh | Hindi |
2017 | "Jee Lein" | OK Jaanu | Arjun Chandy, Neeti Mohan | Hindi |
2017 | "O Sona Tere Liye" | Mom | Shashaa Tirupati | Hindi |
2017 | "Neethanae" | Mersal | Shreya Ghoshal | Tamil |
2018 | "I Am More" | Love Sonia | Bishop Briggs | English |
2018 | "Mazhai Kuruvi" | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Solo | Tamil |
2018 | "Oru Viral Puratchi" | Sarkar | Srinidhi Venkatesh | Tamil |
2018 | "Jai Hind India" | Hockey World Cup | Solo | Hindi |
2019 | "Wako Naam Fakir" | The Fakir of Venice | Arjun Chandy, Abhay Jodhpurkar | Hindi |
2019 | "Marvel Anthem" | Promotional Track for Avengers: Endgame | Backing Vocals by Arjun Chandy, Nakul Abhyankar, MC Heam, Suryansh, Hiral Viradia, Lavita Lobo, Deepthi Suresh, Veena Murali, Srinivas, Sowmya, Madumitha, Shenbagaraj, Jaganjoth, Mayank, Soundarya, Aravind Srinivas, Jithin, Santosh, Akshara | Hindi/Tamil/Telugu |
2019 | "Singappenney" | Bigil | Shashaa Tirupati | Tamil |
2020 | "Sai Shirdi Sai" | 99 Songs | Bela Shende | Hindi/Tamil/Telugu |
2020 | Sofia | 99 Songs | Shashwat Singh | Hindi/Tamil/Telugu |
2020 | O Aashiqa | 99 Songs | Shashwat Singh | Hindi/Tamil/Telugu |
2020 | "Dil Bechara Title Track" | Dil Bechara | N.A | Hindi |
2020 | "Hum Haar Nahi Manenge" | HDFC Bank COVID-19 | Khatija Rahman, Mika Singh, Clinton Cerejo, Jonita Gandhi, Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan, Sashaa Tirupathi, Sid sriram, Shruti Hassan, Harshdeep kaur | Hindi |
2021 | Vera Level Sago | Ayalaan | NA | Tamil |
2021 | "Rihaayi De" | Mimi | Hindi | |
2022 | "DaFa Kar" | Heropanti 2 | Hiral Viradia | Hindi |
Discography as lyricist
Year | Song title | Film title | Co-lyricist | Language |
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2013 | "Nenjae Ezhu" | Maryan | Kutti Revathi | Tamil |
2013 | "Innum Konjam" | Maryan | Kabilan | Tamil |
2013 | "Enga Pona Raasaa" | Maryan | Kutti Revathi | Tamil |
2015 | "Kaara Attakkaaraa" | O Kadhal Kanmani | Mani Ratnam, Dinesh Kanagaratnam | Tamil |
2015 | "Mental Manadhil" (Male) | O Kadhal Kanmani | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
2015 | "Mental Manadhil" (Female) | O Kadhal Kanmani | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
Albums
Year | Details | Tracks |
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2017 | The Flying Lotus Released: 6 October 2017 Label: Universal Music Group Format: CD, digital download | Track list Tiranga (4:19) Masoom (1:15) Pukaar (1:40) Bechain (1:52) Demonetisation 2016 (4:25) Subah (2:44) Manuhaar (1:34) Mustakbil (1:11) The Flying Lotus (19:03) |
2014 | Raunaq Released: 27 February 2014 Label: Sony Music Format: CD, digital download | |
2013 | Coke Studio Label: Sony Music | |
2011 | SuperHeavy Released: 16 September 2011 Label: A&M Records Format: CD, digital download | With SuperHeavy |
2011 | Gems(Studio album by Michael Bolton) Released: 21 June 2011 Label: Sony Music, Legacy Recordings Format: CD, digital download | Track list Sajna - Michael Bolton feat. A. R. Rahman1 out of 12 tracks |
2011 | Connections Released: 27 June 2011 Label: Sony Music/K.M. Musiq Limited Format: CD | Track list Silent Invocation 1 Silent Invocation 2 Silent Invocation 3 Mylapore Blues Himalaya Machhar Khan Kural Mann Chandra |
2011 | Connections... A Journey Through Anthems Released: 27 June 2011 Label: Universal Music/K.M. Musiq Limited Format: CD | Track list Jiya Se Jiya - A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Raqeeb Alam Meherbaan Pray for me brother-Rahman, Blaaze Dil Se Re Ek Mohabbat Bombay Theme Pray For Me Brother (Instrumental) Jiya Se Jiya (club mix) |
2008 | Nokia Connections Released: 20 December 2008 Label: Nokia Ovi Music/K.M. Musiq Limited Format: CD, digital download | Track list Jiya Se Jiya - Karthik, Raqeeb Alam Mann Chanda Re - Sukhwinder Singh Kural - Blaaze Silent Invocation A - instrumental Silent Invocation B - instrumental Silent Invocation C - instrumental Mylapore Blues - instrumental Himalaya - instrumental Mosquito - instrumental |
2004 | Choreography(Studio album by Vanessa-Mae) Released: 18 October 2004 Label: Sony BMG Format: CD, digital download | Track list Raga's Dance - instrumental1 out of 10 tracks |
2003 | Harem(Studio album by Sarah Brightman) Released: 13 May 200320 May 20036 June 200329 September 2003 Label: Angel Records/EMI Format: CD, digital download | Track list The Journey Home - Sarah Brightman1 out of 14 tracks |
2001 | Indian Mantra Released: 20 December 2008 Label: Sony Music Format: CD, digital download | Track list Maa Tujhe Salaam - A. R. Rahman Gurus of Peace - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, A. R. Rahman Only You - A. R. Rahman Jana Gana Mana - instrumental Jana Gana Mana - various artists5 out of 10 tracks |
2000 | Jana Gana Mana Released: 26 January 2000 Re-released: 2006 (corrected version) Label: Sony Music Format: CD, digital download | Track list Jana Gana Mana Collective Vocal Version - various artists |
1998 | Gurus of Peace Released: 1998 Label: Sony Music Format: CD, digital download | Track list Masoom - A. R. Rahman1 out of 4 tracks |
1997 | Vande Mataram Released: 9 December 1997 Label: Sony Music / Columbia Records Format: CD, digital download | Track list Maa Tujhe Salaam - A. R. Rahman Revival - various artists, arranged by A. R. Rahman Gurus of Peace - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, A. R. Rahman Tauba Tauba - A. R. Rahman Only You - A. R. Rahman Missing - instrumental Thai Mannai Vanakkam - A. R. Rahman Masoom - A. R. Rahman Musafir - A. R. Rahman, Faye |
1994 | Fantasy / Andhi Maalai Released: 1994 Label: Pyramid / Melody Format: CD | Track list Nilavukku Pakkam - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, Chorus Andhi Maalai Kovil - S. Janaki Thottaach Chinungi Chediye - Mano, Chorus Kaathal Sugamaanathu - Mano, S. Janaki Muthal Muththam - S. Janaki Iniya Kalloori - Dinesh Pengal Ingu Yaarum - Mano Instrumental Track 1 - instrumental Instrumental Track 2 - instrumental Instrumental Track 3 - instrumental Instrumental Track 4 - instrumentalas a keyboardist only |
1992 | Then Vandhu Paayedhu Released: 1992 Re-released: 2001 Label: Magnasound Format: CD | Track list Kadhalithu Paar - recital Viragu - recital Irakka Mudiyadha Siluvai - recital O Nayagara - recital Maji Manthiri - recital Kadhal Chithan - recital Yendiyamma Kuthavacha - recital Andhi - recital Rathiri Raagam - recital Nadhiyodu Vuraiyadi - recital Kadaisippagal - recital Avasarathalattu - recitalbackground score only |
1992 | Colours Released: 1992 Label: PAN / BMG Crescendo Format: CD, digital download | Track list Quest For Music - instrumental Valliya Naayaganae - instrumental Evolution - instrumental Samaja Varagamana - instrumental Abharaama Bhakti - instrumentalas a keyboardist only |
1991 | Shubhaa – Set Me Freeee Released: 1991 Re-released: 1996 Label: Magnasound Format: CD | Track list Over The Hill - Shubha Zombie - Shubha Boogie Night - Shubha Set Me Free - Shubha Heart Break - Shubha She Says - Shubha Dark Moon - Shubha Take Nine - Shubha |
1989 | Deen Isai Maalai Released: 1989 Label: Prince Music Format: CD | Track list Allahu - Mano Arputhangal - Shahul Hameed Enthisaiullorum - Shahul Hameed Ellapugazhum Iraivanukke - Shahul Hameed Idhayangalellam - Sujatha Mohan Iraiyoreen Irai Petra - Shahul Hameed, Sujatha Mohan Deen Valarkum - Mano Nabi Natharin - Shahul Hameed Arulin Vadivaaga - Sujatha Mohan Aalum Nayagar - Mano Arpootham Oongum - Shahul Hameed |
1987 | Disco Disco Released: 1987 Label: Format: CD | record producer |
Singles
Year | Details | Notes |
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2021 | "Amar Shonar Bangla" Released: 27 March 2021 Format: Digital Download | YouTube Single with lyrics by Zulfiqer Russell |
2019 | "Light Upon Light" Released: 9 November 2019 Format: Digital Download | YouTube Single ft. Sami Yusuf |
2019 | "Ahimsa" Released: 21 November 2019 Label: Island Records Format: Digital Download | Collaboration with U2 |
2019 | A.R. Ameen's "Sago" Released: 27 June 2019 Label: Sony Music South (7up Madras Gig Season 2) Format: Digital Download | Credited for composition and as a co-producer |
2019 | Amal Maher's "Asl El Ehsas"[81] Released (on YouTube): 10 January 2019 Format: digital download | credited for "Music Arrangement" (collaboration with Egyptian singer Amal Maher) |
2015 | "Humko Mann Ki Shakti Dena" Released: 26 November 2015[82] Label: Sa Re Ga Ma Format: digital download | More A tribute song to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The song was originally written by poet Gulzar and composed by Vasant Desai for the film Guddi. A. R. Rahman has sung and re-composed the track retaining the lyrics by Gulzar. |
2012 | "Infinite Love" (Behad Pyaar) Released: 20 December 2012 Label: KM Musiq under License to Sony Music India Format: digital download | More The song was recorded to instill faith and optimism in people prior to the predicted Doomsday on 21 December 2012. |
2012 | "Nimma Nimma" Released: 28 July 2012 Format: digital download | More The song was composed for the 2012 Summer Olympics and was released through the album Isles of Wonder. |
2012 | "Oscar Sangamam" Released: 26 February 2012 Format: digital download | More Rahman's interpretation of the theme for the 84th Academy Awards, composed originally by Hans Zimmer. The song was performed at the ceremony by Rahman and was later released for digital download as a track in the album "Celebrate the Music – The 84th Academy Awards". |
2011 | "Satyameva Jayathe" Released: 9 August 2011 Format: digital download | More Sanskrit song for SuperHeavy. |
2011 | "Miracle Worker" Released: 7 July 2011 Format: digital download | More "Miracle Worker" is the debut single by rock supergroup SuperHeavy from their self-titled debut studio album. |
2010 | "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam" Released: 15 May 2010 Format: digital download | More Tamil song composed by A. R. Rahman, penned by M. Karunanidhi and performed by several leading Tamil artistes of over three generations. It is officially the theme song for the World Classical Tamil Conference 2010. |
2010 | "Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat" Released: 1 May 2010 Format: digital download | More Gujarati song composed by A. R. Rahman, penned by Narmad and performed by various artists. It was composed as part of the 50th year of formation of Gujarat state. |
2009 | "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)"(with The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger)(Charts – US:#11 UK:#3 AUS:#1CAN:#5) Released: 23 February 2009 Label: Interscope Format: CD single, digital download | More Pop song composed by A. R. Rahman and performed by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger, from the album Doll Domination 2.0. The song is the English interpretation of the song Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire. |
2008 | "Marhaba Mustapha" Released: 2008 Format: CD, digital download | More Islamic Sufi song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman for the 2008 multilingual film Al Risalah. |
2007 | "One Love" Released: 2007 Label: EMI Music Format: CD single, digital download | More Song composed by A. R. Rahman, performed by A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Naresh Iyer and penned by Raqeeb Aalam in six different languages, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali. It was made to commemorate the beauty of Taj Mahal and celebrate its status as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.Track list Ek Mohabbat Kaadal Ondrallava Pranayam Onnu Allo Prema Okkatega Premavu Illi Onde Bhalobasha Ek Hoye |
2007 | "Pray for Me Brother" Released: 2007 Label: Universal Music Group Format: CD single, digital download | More English pop song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman, featuring Blaaze. The song was conceived as an anti-poverty anthem for the Millennium Goals for the United Nations. It is part of a joint venture between the A. R. Rahman Foundation and Nokia. |
2005 | "We Can Make It Better" Released: 2005 Format: CD single, digital download | More Song composed by A. R. Rahman from the album Donasian and featuring Shaan, Jaspinder Narula, Sukhwinder Singh, Hans Raj Hans, Am'nico, Apache Indian, Palvinder Dhami, Channi Singh, Djinn Mistri, E=MC, Sumeet, Shahin Badar, Surinder Sandhu and Shahbaz Khan. It was composed as part of aiding the Tsunami victims of Asia.Track list We Can Make It Better – Shaan, Jaspinder Narula, Sukhwinder Singh, Hans Raj Hans, Am'nico, Apache Indian, Palvinder Dhami, Channi Singh, Djinn Mistri, E=MC, Sumeet, Shahin Badar, Surinder Sandhu, Shahbaz Khan Tsunami Theme – Instrumental |
2002 | "Ek Rahen Ek Nazaria" Released: 14 November 2002 Format: digital download | More A. R. Rahman set to tune, a song based on a poem written by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Song of Youth from his book, Ignited Minds. The song was performed on the occasion of Children's Day on 14 November 2002 by a group of children. |
2002 | "Love's Never Easy"(with Preeya Kalidas) Released: 2002 Label: Sony Music / Really Useful Records Format: CD single, digital download | More All songs composed originally for the musical Bombay Dreams.Track list Love's Never Easy – Preeya Kalidas Wedding Qawwali – Sukhwinder Singh |
2002 | "Shakalaka Baby"(with Preeya Kalidas) Released: 2002 Label: Really Useful Records Format: CD single, digital download | More All songs composed originally for the musical Bombay Dreams.Track list Shakalaka Baby – Preeya Kalidas Shakalaka Baby (Shri Mix) – Preeya Kalidas Tak Dheen – Preeya Kalidas |
1999 | "Hey Jawan Tujhe Salaam" Released: 11 July 1999 Format: digital download | More Song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman and chorus in the Kargil Benefit Evening organised by Sahara at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi on 11 July 1999. The song was penned by Mehboob and shared the same tune as well as lyrics (except for the phrase Hey Jawan Tujhe Salaam) with Maa Tujhe Sallam. |
1998 | "Ekam Satyam" Released: 24 December 1998 Format: digital download | More Song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman in the AIDS Awareness Concert organised by Mukti, a Smita Thackeray foundation in association with the UB group at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai on 24 December 1998. |
1996 | "Oh Bosnia" Released: 1996 Format: digital download | More Malay song composed by A. R. Rahman, and performed by a choir of children in the A.R.Rahman Malaysia Concert and was in aid of Bosnian war victims. This song was reused as "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa" in Pukar. |
Featured Singles
Year | Details | Notes |
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2010 | "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" (with Artists for Haiti)(Charts – US:#2 UK:#50 AUS:#18 CAN:#7) Released: 12 February 2010. Format: CD single, music download | More A. R. Rahman was one among the featured artists in the Artists for Haiti who recorded the song for aiding the victims of 2010 Haiti earthquake. |
2010 | "Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" Released: 26 January 2010. Format: CD single, music download. | More A. R. Rahman was one among the featured artists in Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara. |
Writer
Year | Details | Notes |
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2014 | "It's My Birthday" (with will.i.am and Cody Wise)(Charts – UK:#1 AUS:#4 NZ:#16) Released: 27 May 2014. Format: CD single, music download | More Based on his previous song "Urvasi Urvasi" from the 1994 film Kadhalan. |
Music Videos
Year | Title | Director |
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1997 | "Maa Tujhe Salaam" | Bharatbala |
2007 | "Pray for Me Brother" | Bharatbala |
2007 | "One Love" | Owais Husain |
2008 | "Jiya Se Jiya" | Kanika Myer |
2009 | "Vellai Pookkal" | Mani Ratnam |
2009 | "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" | Thomas Kloss |
2010 | "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam" | Gautham Vasudev Menon[89] |
2010 | "Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto" | Bharatbala[90] |
2011 | "Changing Seasons" | Mani Ratnam, John Warner |
2011 | "If I Rise" | |
2011 | "Miracle Worker" | Paul Boyd |
2011 | "Satyameva Jayathe" | Paul Boyd |
2012 | "Infinite Love" | Paul Boyd |
2014 | "Kismat Se" | |
2018 | "Jai Hind India" | |
2019 | "Sago" | Amith Krishnan |
2019 | "Marvel Anthem" | Punit Malhotra |
2019 | "Singappenney | Atlee Kumar |
2019 | "For You My Love" | Blinded by the Light (2019 film) |
2020 | "You Got Me" | Uma-Gaiti AR Rahman ft Nexa Music Lab Winners- Nisa, Heat Sink, Jonathan,Pelenuo & Simetri |
2021 | "Rihaayi De" Promotional Music Video - Mimi | Rajesh Bhatia |
Special Films
Year | Details | Notes |
---|---|---|
2009 | Passage Released: 2009 | More Short film directed by Shekhar Kapoor and produced by Curious Pictures and Swarovski Entertainment. Score and Soundtrack were composed by A. R. RahmanOfficial websiteTrack list Opening – instrumental Area – Kavita Belliga Tango – instrumental Waltz – instrumental Atmosphere – instrumental |
2006 | The Banyan Released: 2006 | More Short film on the Chennai based institution for differently abled and destitute women, The Banyan. The film was premiered at the Netru, Indru, Naalai Concert. A meditation like theme song was composed by A. R. Rahman which was used in the background of the film. |
2004 | Shakthi Foundation Released: 2004 | More Short film directed by Mani Ratnam and featuring Sachin Tendulkar on Shakthi Foundation which works for the rights of the physically challenged. Score was composed by A. R. Rahman. |
2001 | Jaya He Released: 15 February 2001 | More Short film for the Indian Navy on the occasion of International Fleet Review. The film has been directed by Kanika Bala under Bharat Bala Productions. Music was scored by A. R. Rahman and features narration by Amitabh Bachchan. |
2001 | India on IMAX Released: 1 January 2001 | More First Indian short film made with IMAX technology. The 7-minute film was filmed across the length and breadth of India covering thousands of kilometres and featured background score by A. R. Rahman. |
1999 | Desh Ka Salaam Released: 15 August 1999 | More Desh Ka Salaam was a precursor to the Jana Gana Mana album. This 10-minute-long short film features 4 songs, out of which 3 were composed by Rahman. Several leading vocalists paired with Rahman for this short musical film.Track list Desh Ka Salaam – Hariharan Jana Gana Mana – instrumental Jana Gana Mana – various artists |
Concert Recordings
Year | Name | Publishing Label |
---|---|---|
1997 | A. R. Rahman Live in Malaysia | Columbus |
2000 | A. R. Rahman Live in Dubai | Sony BMG |
2001 | A. R. Rahman Live in USA 2000 | HMV |
2012 | Classic Incantations | T-Series |
2012 | A. R. Rahman Live in Chennai | India |
Album Sales
Year | Soundtrack album | Sales | Note(s) |
---|---|---|---|
1995 | Bombay | 15,000,000 | Tamil Hindi |
1995 | Rangeela | 10,000,000 | Hindi |
1998 | Dil Se.. | 6,000,000 | Urdu Tamil |
1993 / 1994 | Gentleman / The Gentleman | 4,300,000 | Gentleman (Tamil) – 300,000 The Gentleman (Hindi) – 4,000,000 |
1999 | Taal | 4,000,000 | Hindi |
2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | 3,500,000 | Hindi |
1992 | Roja | 3,000,000 | Tamil – 200,000 Hindi – 2,800,000 |
2000 / 2002 | Alaipayuthey / Saathiya | 2,600,000 | Alaipayuthey (Tamil) – 600,000 Saathiya (Hindi) – 2,000,000 |
1994 | Humse Hai Muqabala | 2,500,000 | Hindi |
1997 | Minsara Kanavu | 2,500,000 | Tamil |
2000 | Fiza | 2,500,000 | Hindi |
1996 | Indian / Hindustani | 2,400,000 | Indian (Tamil) – 600,000 Hindustani (Hindi) – 1,800,000 |
1997 | Vande Mataram | 2,000,000 | Hindustani |
1997 | Daud | 2,000,000 | Hindi |
2008 | Slumdog Millionaire: Music from the Motion Picture | 2,000,000 | English Hindi |
2005 | Rang De Basanti | 1,900,000 | Hindi |
2008 | Ghajini | 1,900,000 | Hindi |
1998 | Jeans | 1,800,000 | Hindi |
1999 / 2000 | Mudhalvan / Nayak: The Real Hero | 1,700,000 | Mudhalvan (Tamil) – 300,000 Nayak (Hindi) – 1,400,000 |
2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | 1,500,000 | Hindi |
2004 | Swades | 1,300,000 | Hindi |
2004 | Kisna: The Warrior Poet | 1,200,000 | Hindi |
2006 | Guru | 1,150,000 | Hindi |
2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | 1,100,000 | Urdu |
2010 | Komaram Puli | 760,000 | Telugu |
2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | 400,000 | Tamil[citation needed] |
2000 | Rhythm | 350,000 | Tamil[citation needed] |
2002 | Bombay Dreams | 250,000 | English |
2007 | Sivaji | 248,000 | Tamil |
2003 | Boys | 60,000 | Tamil |
2010 | Enthiran | 25,000 | Tamil |
Total sales | 200,000,000 |
Awards And Nominations
Government
Year | Award | Honouring body | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1995 | Kalaimamani | Government of Tamil Nadu | Awarded for contributions to music |
2000 | Padma Shri | Government of India | Fourth-highest civilian award |
2001 | Awadh Samman | Government of Uttar Pradesh | Awarded for exceptional and meritorious contribution in music |
2004 | National Lata Mangeshkar Award | Government of Madhya Pradesh | Awarded for contributions to music |
2010 | Padma Bhushan | Government of India | Third-highest civilian award |
Honorary Doctorate
Year | Honouring body |
---|---|
2009 | Anna University |
2009 | Aligarh University |
2009 | Middlesex University |
2014 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
2014 | Berklee College of Music |
Other Honorary Awards
- 1994 – Sanskriti Award
- Contributions to music awarded by the Sanskriti Foundation
- 1995 – Bommai Nagi Reddy Award
- 1995 – Mauritius National Award
- Contributions to music awarded by Mauritius
- 1995 – Malaysian Award
- Contributions to music awarded by Malaysia
- 1995 – Rajiv Gandhi Award
- 1996 – ‘Gana Kaladhar
- 2001 – Al-Ameen Education Society Community Award
- 2002 – Amir Khusro Sangeet Nawaz Award
- 2005 – Mahavir-Mahatma Award
- 2006 – Honorary Award from Stanford University
- 2006 – Sanatan Sangeet Puraskar
- Contributions to music awarded by the Sanatan Sangeet Sanskriti
- 2006 – Swaralaya Yesudas Award
- Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in the music field
- 2007 – Limca Book of Records Indian of the Year for Contribution to Popular Music
- 2008 – CNN-IBN Global Indian of the Year
- 2008 – NDTV Indian of the Year
- 2008 – Rotary Club of Madras
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2009 – CNN-IBN Entertainer of the Year
- 2009 – CNN-IBN Indian of the Year
- 2009 – NDTV Global Indian Entertainer Award
- 2009 – UK Asian Music Award for Outstanding Achievement
- 2009 – Placed by Time magazine in List of World’s Most Influential People.
- 2010 – 10th Annual Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival
- Special Achievement Award for Significant Contribution to the Globalization of Indian Music
- 2010 – British Asian Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Music
- 2010 – Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration
- 2010 – FICCI Global Icon
- 2010 – “Crystal Award”
- Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by World Economic Forum
- 2010 – Outstanding Achievement in Music at The Asian Awards
- 2011 – GQ Legend of the Year Award
- 2011 – Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival
- 2012 – Vuclip Icons of the Year 2012 – Most Admired Bollywood Music Composer
- 2016 – Fukuoka Prize (Japan)
- 2018 – Lifetime Achievement Award From KISS Foundation
- 2019 – “Global Icon Of Inspiration” (Behindwoods Gold Mic Music Awards)
Film Awards and Nominations
Academy Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Song(Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") | Won |
2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Song(Shared with M.I.A. for "O... Saya") | Nominated |
2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Score | Nominated |
2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Song(Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise" | Nominated |
BAFTA AWARDS
- 2009 – Slumdog Millionaire (Best Original Score) – Won
- 2011 – 127 Hours (Best Original Score) – Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
- 2009 – Slumdog Millionaire (Best Original Score) – Won
- 2011 – 127 Hours (Best Original Score) – Nominated
Grammy Awards
- 2009 – Slumdog Millionaire(Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media), (Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media For Jai Ho) – Won
World Soundtrack Awards
- 2009 – Slumdog Millionaire (Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film) – Won
- 2011 – 127 Hours (The Public Choice Award) – Won
National Film Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1992 | Roja (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won |
1996 | Minsara Kanavu (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won |
2001 | Lagaan (Hindi) | Best Music Direction | Won |
2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won |
2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won |
2017 | Mom (Hindi) | Best Background Score | Won |
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 1992 – Roja (Best Music Direction) – Won
- 1993 – Gentleman (Best Music Direction) – Won
- 1994 – Kadhalan (Best Music Direction) – Won
- 1996 – Minsaara Kanavu (Best Music Direction) – Won
- 1999 – Sangamam (Best Music Direction) – Won
- 2014 – Kaaviya Thalaivan (Best Music Direction) – Won
Filmfare Awards
Soundtrack
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1996 | Rangeela | Best Music Director | Won |
1999 | Dil Se.. | Best Music Director | Won |
1999 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Best Music Director | Nominated |
2000 | Taal | Best Music Director | Won |
2002 | Lagaan | Best Music Director | Won |
2003 | Saathiya | Best Music Director | Won |
2005 | Swades | Best Music Director | Nominated |
2007 | Rang De Basanti | Best Music Director | Won |
2008 | Guru | Best Music Director | Won |
2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Best Music Director | Nominated |
2009 | Ghajini | Best Music Director | Nominated |
2009 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Best Music Director | Won |
2010 | Delhi 6 | Best Music Director | Won |
2012 | Rockstar | Best Music Director | Won |
2014 | Raanjhanaa | Best Music Director | Nominated |
2016 | Tamasha | Best Music Director | Nominated |
2021 | Dil Bechara | Best Music Director | Nominated |
Background Score
- 2003 – The Legend of Bhagat Singh (Best background Score) – Won
- 2005 – Swades (Best background Score) – Won
- 2008 – Guru (Best background Score) – Won
- 2009 – Jodhaa Akbar (Best background Score) – Won
- 2018 – Mom (Best background Score) – Nominated
Special Awards
- 1995 – (R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent) – Won
Filmfare Awards South
Tamil
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1993 | Roja | Best Music Director | Won |
1994 | Gentleman | Best Music Director | Won |
1995 | Kadhalan | Best Music Director | Won |
1996 | Bombay | Best Music Director | Won |
1997 | Kadhal Desam | Best Music Director | Won |
1998 | Minsaara Kanavu | Best Music Director | Won |
1999 | Jeans | Best Music Director | Won |
2000 | Mudhalvan | Best Music Director | Won |
2001 | Alaipayuthey | Best Music Director | Won |
2006 | Sillunu Oru Kadhal | Best Music Director | Won |
2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Best Music Director | Won |
2011 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Best Music Director | Won |
2014 | Kadal | Best Music Director | Won |
2016 | I | Best Music Director | Won |
2017 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Best Music Director | Won |
2018 | Mersal | Best Music Director | Won |
Telugu
- 2011 – Ye Maaya Chesave (Best Music Director) – Won
IIFA Awards
Soundtrack
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Taal | Best Music Director | Won |
2002 | Lagaan | Best Music Director | Won |
2003 | Saathiya | Best Music Director | Won |
2007 | Rang De Basanti | Best Music Director | Won |
2008 | Guru | Best Music Director | Won |
2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Best Music Director | Won |
2012 | Rockstar | Best Music Director | Won |
Background Score
- 2008 – Guru (Best Background Score) – Won
- 2009 – Jodhaa Akbar (Best Background Score) – Won
- 2012 – Rockstar (Best Background Score) – Won
Special Awards
- 2008 – Outstanding Contribution by an Indian in International Cinema – Won
- 2009 – Music Director of the Decade – Won
Other Awards
- BIG Star Entertainment Awards
- 2011 – BIG Star Most Entertaining Song – “Saadda Haq” (Rockstar)
- Bollywood Music Awards
- 2000 – Best Music Direction – Taal
- 2000 – Best Song – “Taal Se Taal Mila” (Taal)
- 2002 – Best Music Director – Lagaan
- 2003 – Best Music Director – Saathiya
- Cinema Express Awards
- 1993 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Roja
- 1994 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Gentleman
- 1995 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhalan
- 1997 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhal Desam
- 1999 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Jeans
- 2013 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Maryan
- IIFA Utsavam
- 2017 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
- CineGoers’ Award
- 1993 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Roja
- 1994 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Gentleman
- 1995 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhalan
- 1996 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Bombay
- Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA)
- 2007 – Best Music – Rang De Basanti
- 2007 – Best Background Music – Rang De Basanti
- Film Fans’ Awards
- 1993 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Roja
- 1994 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Gentleman
- 1995 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhalan
- 1996 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Bombay
- Kalasaagar Awards
- 1993 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Roja
- 1994 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Gentleman
- 1995 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhalan
- 1996 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Bombay
- Sangeet Awards
- 2004 – Best Music Direction (Critics Award) – Yuva
- 2004 – Best Music Arrangement (Critics Award) – “Yeh Rishta” – Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
- 2005 – Best Music Direction (Critics Award) – Swades
- Screen Videocon Awards / Star Screen Awards
- 1998 – Best Non-film Album – Vande Mataram (Non-film category)
- 2000 – Best Music Director – Taal
- 2007 – Best Background Music- Rang De Basanti
- 2008 – Best Music Director – Guru
- 2008 – Best Background Music – Guru
- 2009 – Best Music Director – Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na
- 2009 – Best Background Music – Jodhaa Akbar
- 2010 – Best Music Director – Delhi-6
- 2012 – Best Music Directoe – Rockstar
- Screen-Videocon Awards South
- 1997 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhal Desam
- 1998 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Minsara Kanavu
- South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)
- 2017 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
- Zee Cine Awards
- 2000 – Best Music Director – Taal
- 2002 – Best Music Director – Lagaan
- 2003 – Best Music Director – Saathiya
- 2007 – Best Music Director – Rang De Basanti
- 2008 – Best Music Director – Guru
- 2008 – Best Background Music – Guru
- 2012 – Best Music Director – Rockstar
- Vijay Awards
- 2007 – Best Music Director – Sivaji
- 2008 – Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema
- 2010 – Best Music Director – Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
- 2013 – Best Music Director – Kadal
- 2017 – Best Music Director – Kaatru Veliyidai
- Vikatan Awards
- 2011 – Best Music Director – Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
- 2016 – Best Music Director – O Kadhal Kanmani
- 2017 – Best Music Director – Mersal and Kaatru Veliyidai
- V. Shantaram Award
- 2001 – Best Music Director – Taal
- 2007 – Best Music Director – Guru
- 2008 – Best Music Director – Jodhaa Akbar
- CineMAA Awards
- 2011 – Best Music Director – Ye Maaya Chesave
- CNN-IBN Song of the Year Award
- 2006 – “Roobaroo” (Rang De Basanti)
- 2007 – “Tere Bina” (Guru)
- 2008 – “Kabhi Kabhi Aditi” (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
- Mirchi Music Awards
- 2008 (Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards)
- Music Director of the Year – A. R. Rahman for Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
- Technical Award For Film Background Score – Jodhaa Akbar
- Album of the Year – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
- Tata Indicom Mirchi Listeners Choice Song of the Year – “Kabhi Kabhi Aditi” (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
- Tata Indicom Mirchi Listeners Choice Album of the Year – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
- 2009
- Music Director of the Year – A. R. Rahman for Delhi-6
- Album of the Year – Delhi-6
- Best Song Arranger and Programmer – “Masakali” (Delhi-6)
- Song of the Year – “Masakali” (Delhi-6)
- 2010
- Best Programmer & Arranger of the Year – “Ranjha Ranjha” (Raavan) – Nominated
- Best Background Score of the Year – Raavan – Nominated
- 2011
- Album of The Year – Rockstar
- Listeners’ Choice Album of the Year – Rockstar
- Listeners’ Choice Song of the Year – “Naadan Parindey” (Rockstar)
- Music Composer of The Year – “Naadan Parindey” (Rockstar)
- Music Composer of The Year – “Sadda Haq” (Rockstar) – Nominated
- Song of The Year – “Naadan Parindey” (Rockstar) – Nominated
- Song of The Year – “Sadda Haq” (Rockstar) – Nominated
- 2012
- Background Score of the Year – Jab Tak Hai Jaan – Nominated
- 2014
- Best Background Score – Highway – Nominated
- 2008 (Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards)
- Planet-Bollywood People’s Choice Awards
- 2006: People’s Choice Best Music Award – Rang De Basanti
- 2006: People’s Choice Best Background Music Award – Rang De Basanti
- SuMu Music Awards
- 1993: R. D. Burman Award for Best New Composer
- Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards
- 2008: Best Music Composer of the Year – Sivaji: The Boss
- Black Reel Awards
- 2008 – Best Original Soundtrack – Slumdog Millionaire
- BMI London Awards
- 2010 – Best Score – Couples Retreat
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (United States)
- 2008 – Critics’ Choice Award for Best Composer – Slumdog Millionaire
- 2010 – Critics’ Choice Award for Best Song – “If I Rise” – 127 Hours
- Denver Film Critics Society Awards
- 2010 – Best Song – “If I Rise” – 127 Hours
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (United States)
- 2008 – Best Music Score – Slumdog Millionaire
- New York Film Critics Online Awards (United States)
- 2008 – NYFCO Award for Best Score – Slumdog Millionaire
- Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
- 2008 – Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire
- San Diego Film Critics Society Awards (United States)
- 2008 – Best Score – Slumdog Millionaire
- Satellite Awards (United States)
- 2008 – Satellite Award for Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire
- Just Plain Folks Music Awards
- 2009 – Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album – Varalaru
- MTV Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 1999 – International Viewer’s Choice Awards (MTV India) – “Dil Se Re” – Dil Se..
- MTV Asia Awards
- 2003 – MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist India
- MTV Immies
- 2003 – Best Music Composer (Film Category) – “Saathiya” – Saathiya
- MTV Video Music Awards
- UK Asian Music Awards (United Kingdom)
- 2009 – Outstanding Achievement by an Asian in Music Field
- World Soundtrack Awards
- 2009 – Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire
- 2011 – The Public Choice Award – 127 Hours
- Zee Cine Awards Tamil
- Zee Cine Award Tamil for Pride of Indian Cinema (2020)
Nominations
National
- BIG Star Entertainment Awards
- 2011 – BIG Star Most Entertaining Music – Rockstar
- International Indian Film Academy Awards
- 2001 – Best Music Direction – Fiza
- 2009 – Best Music Direction – Ghajini
- Filmfare Awards
- 2005 – Best Music Direction – Swades
- 2008 – Best Male Playback – “Tere Bina” from Guru
- 2009 – Best Music Direction – Ghajini
- 2009 – Best Music Direction – Jodhaa Akbar
- 2011 – Best Background Score – Raavan
- 2014 – Best Music Direction – Raanjhanaa
- 2014 – Best Background Score – Raanjhanaa
- 2015 – Best Background Score – Highway
- 2016 – Best Music Direction – Tamasha
- Filmfare Awards South
- 2004 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Boys
- 2008 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Azhagiya Tamil Magan
- 2009 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Sakkarakatti
- 2011 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Enthiran
- 2014 ― Best Music Director (Tamil) ― Maryan
- 2015 ― Best Music Director (Tamil) ― Kaaviya Thalaivan
- 2016 ― Best Music Director (Tamil) ― O Kadhal Kanmani
- 2017 ― Best Music Director (Tamil) ― 24
- 2017 ― Best Music Director (Telugu) ― Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- 2013 – Best Music Director (Kannada) – Godfather
- 2018 – Best Male Playback Singer – “Neethanae”
- 2018 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kaatru Veliyidai
- 2019 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
- 2019 – Best Male Playback Singer – “Mazha Kuruvi”
- Screen Weekly Awards
- 2002 – Best Music Director – Lagaan
- 2002 – Best Background Score – Lagaan
- CineMAA Awards
- 2004 – Best Music Director – Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
- Zee Cine Awards
- 2005 – Best Music Director – Swades
- 2005 – Best Background Score – Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
- 2011 – Best Background Score – Raavan
International
- Academy Awards (United States)
- 2009 – Best Original Song – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire (with Gulzar)
- 2009 – Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire
- 2010 – Best Original Score – 127 Hours (Nominated)
- 2010 – Best Original Song – “If I Rise” – 127 Hours (with Dido and Rollo Armstrong) (Nominated)
- Asian Film Awards (Hong Kong International Film Festival)
- 2009 – Best Composer – Jodhaa Akbar
- 2019 – Best Original Music – Sanju
- British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) (United Kingdom)
- 2010 – Best Original Music – 127 Hours
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
- 2008 – Critics’ Choice Award for Best Song – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire
- Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Canada)
- 2006 – General Theatre Division – Outstanding Musical Direction – The Lord of the Rings (along with Värttinä)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
- 2008 – Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire
- Golden Globe Awards
- 2010 – Best Original Score – 127 Hours
- Houston Film Critics Society Awards
- 2008 – Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire
- 2008 – Best Original Song – “Jai Ho” (performed by Sukhwinder Singh, written by A. R. Rahman and Gulzar)
- 2010 – Best Original Score – 127 Hours
- 2010 – Best Original Song – “If I Rise” (performed by Dido and A. R. Rahman, written by A. R. Rahman and Rollo)
- Laurence Olivier Awards (United Kingdom)
- 2003 – Best New Musical – Bombay Dreams
- MTV Awards
- MTV India
- 2006 – MTV Youth Icon of the Year
- MTV Movie Awards
- 2009 – Best Song From a Movie – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire
- MTV India
- Satellite Awards (United States)
- 2008 – Satellite Award for Best Original Song – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire
- 2010 – Satellite Award for Best Original Score – 127 Hours
- 2010 – Satellite Award for Best Original Song – “If I Rise” – 127 Hours
- WAFCA Awards
- 2010 – Best Score – 127 Hours
- World Soundtrack Awards
- 2009 – Best Original Score of the Year – Slumdog Millionaire
- 2009 – Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire with M.I.A.
- 2011 – Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film – “If I Rise” – 127 Hours
Longlisted
Academy Awards
- 2007 – Best Original Song – “Lukka Chuppi” – Rang De Basanti
- 2007 – Best Original Song – “Khalbali” – Rang De Basanti
- 2007 – Best Original Song – “Aayo Re Sakhi” – Water
- 2010 – Best Original Song – “Nana” – Couples Retreat
- 2015 – Best Original Song – “Million Dollar Dream” – Million Dollar Arm
- 2015 – Best Original Song – “Spreading The Word/Makhna” – Million Dollar Arm
- 2015 – Best Original Song – “We Could Be Kings” – Million Dollar Arm
- 2015 – Best Original Song – “Afreen” – The Hundred-Foot Journey
- 2016 – Best Original Song – “Ginga” – Pelé: Birth of a Legend