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A. R. Rahman Wiki Biography
Born A. S. Dileep Kumar on 6 January 1967, in Madras (now Chennai), India, the composer, songwriter, music producer and philanthropist made his mark under his Islamic name – Allah-Rakha Rahman, more commonly just A. R. Rahman, the so-called “Mozart of Madras”. One of the world’s most famous and best paid composers, Rahman has won countless awards for his work, including two Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe, one BAFTA Award and two Academy Awards, and he has distinguished himself in particular by producing soundtracks and background music for numerous blockbuster films, including directors’ Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan’s 2008 drama “Slumdog Millionaire”.
So just how rich is A.R. Rahman? Sources indicate that A.R. is very comfortable, with an impressive estimated net worth of $280 million in 2015, accumulated from his career in the music industry spanning almost 30 years since his debut in 1987.
A. R. Rahman Net Worth $280 Million
A. R. Rahman comes from a history of music, growing up helping his father, R. K. Shekhar, compose soundtracks for various films in their studio, including providing keyboard performances. Unfortunately, Rahman’s father died when the boy was only nine, but the future world-famous composer continued to remain part of the music industry – starting to play in the orchestra of his late father’s good friend, the Malayalam composer M. K. Arjunan. Rahman’s blossoming talents were quick to attract attention, and he soon received a grant to study at London’s Trinity College of Music. When he was 23, Rahman and his whole family converted to Islam, and the composer changed his name to one that would soon become famous worldwide – A. R. Rahman.
Rahman’s professional career took off quickly – in 1992, he produced his first film background score and soundtrack for director Mani Ratnam’s Tamil drama film “Roja”, which met with astounding success – later that year, Rahman attended the National Film Awards to receive his first Silver Lotus award for best music director. In the same year, Rahman opened his own studio, “Panchathan Record Inn”, and what originated as an independent effort in his backyard has since grown to be one of the world’s finest and most advanced recording studios. Rahman continued to work in Tamil film for years, enjoying particular success with his composition for Mani Ratnam’s drama “Bombay” – to date, more than 12 million copies of the film’s soundtrack have been sold across the world, giving Rahman’s net worth a massive boost. Not long after, A. R. Rahman would go on to work on several world-famous blockbusters, winning recognition for his work with the 2008 drama “Slumdog Millionaire”, co-directed by Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan and featuring lead actor Dev Patel, and then working with Danny Boyle on his biographical drama film “127 Hours”, starring American actor James Franco. Overall he has produced soundtracks for 12 films, as well as background music for many more.
Rahman is also known for his prolific production of what might be called concert music, including Vande Mataram celebrating Indis’s 50th anniversary of independence. Further, as well as performing almost continually in halls around the world during three extensive tours in the last 10 years, he choreogaphed film-dancing for a Tamil troupe which performed with Michael Jackson and Friends at his Munich concert in 1999. Other notable works have included his compositions being performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2010; a 2011 collaboration with Michael Bolton on his album, “Gems – The Duets Collection”; and being part of SuperHeavy, a group formed by Mick Jagger in 2011 with Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Damian Marley which released a self-titled album featuring Jagger singing on Rahman’s composition, “Satyameva Jayate” (“The Truth Alone Triumphs”).
A talented, musically flexible, wealthy and successful man, Rahman’s net worth has led many to hail him as one of the world’s highest-paid composers. However, he is also an active humanitarian, giving back to society through his extensive involvement in various charitable causes, including such foundations as the Stop TB Partnership and Save the Children India.
In his personal life, A. R. Rahman lives with his wife Saira Banu; they married in 1995 and have three children.
Full Name
A. R. Rahman
Net Worth
$280 Million
Date Of Birth
January 6, 1967
Place Of Birth
Chennai, India
Profession
Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Music Arranger, Entrepreneur, Conductor, Composer, Musician, Multi-instrumentalist, Film Score Composer
Education
London’s Trinity College of Music
Nationality
Indian
Spouse
Saira Banu (m. 1995)
Children
Khatija Rahman, Rahima Rahman, Ameen Rahman
Parents
Kareema Beegum, R. K. Shekhar
Siblings
A. R. Reihana, Fathima Shekhar, Ishrath Qadri, Humma Humma, Kun Faya Kun, Hamma Hamma, A. R. Reihana, Fathima Shekhar, Ishrath Qadri, Humma Humma, Kun Faya Kun, Hamma Hamma, A. R. Reihana, Fathima Shekhar, Ishrath Qadri, Humma Humma, Kun Faya Kun, Jai Ho!
Nicknames
Allah Rakha Rahman , A.S. Dileep Kumar , The Mozart of Madras , Isai Puyal , AR Rahman , A.R. Rehman , A.R. Rahman , A. R. Rehman , ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் , AR. Rehman
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/arrahman
Twitter
Tweets by arrahman
Google+
https://plus.google.com/+ARRahman
IMDB
www.imdb.com/name/nm0006246
Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Original Song), Grammy Awards: Best Compilation Soundtrack Album, Best Song Written for Visual Media, Padma Bhushan, India’s third-high…
Albums
“Introducing A. R. Rahman” (2006), “Gems – The Duets Collection”, “Bombay Dreams”
Music Groups
SuperHeavy, SuperHeavy, SuperHeavy
Nominations
Golden Globe, BAFTA,Academy Award nominations (Best Original Music Score and Best Original Song, 2011),Laurence Olivier Award for his first West End production
Movies
“Warriors of Heaven and Earth”, “127 Hours”, “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Kochadaiiyaan”, “Million Dollar Arm”, “The Hundred-Foot Journey”, “Ram Lakshman”,
Quote
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All my life I had a choice between hate and love. I chose love, and I’m here.
2
A R Rahman’s amazing quote : All My Life I Had A Choice Between Hate And Love. I Chose Love, And I’m Here.
3
[on film star and activist Aamir Khan] In a world of false diplomacy and evasiveness, Aamir is a straightforward man. A man of his word. His movies are commercial successes, but they also display a sense of social responsibility: they tackle important themes like poverty and education. He uses his gifts as a charmer to give his audience the most bitter medicine. Hypnotized, we take it without complaint. That’s Amir’s magic at work.
4
[on winning the 57th Filmfare Awards for Best Music] I want to thank Imtiaz, and all the singers of Rockstar, and everyone who has worked on the music along with me.
5
I hate the word [Bollywood]. I think it’s derivative and it doesn’t represent the entire film community in India. There’s the eastern film industry, four industries in the south – they all make extraordinary films. It’s like saying the whole of the West is Hollywood.
6
About his song Vande Mataram: “It had to be unlike the one played on the radio for years. I wanted a sound that would connect me with people and capture a collective energy.”
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About his belief in Sufism: “I’m a deeply spiritual person. Sufism is about love – love for a fellow human, love for all round humanity, and ultimately love for God. For me, it’s where music and religion meet – at dargahs, you will find qawwalis. That’s my inspiration.”
8
I wasn’t too happy with the I-don’t-want-to-listen-to-it attitude of our youngsters towards film music. Why can’t we get our guys to listen to our own music rather than to Michael Jackson? I didn’t want us to lose the market to the West. The music had to be cool and rooted, and yet had to branch out. It was like the wild imagination of a child… but it worked… it did travel beyond Madras and attract people.
9
I have rubbed many a producer the wrong way by disturbing the schedule, but it has paid off.
Fact
1
Solace song “Din” from Opium Head sampled A R Rahman vocals.
2
Solace song “Sama” from the album Opium Head sampled AR Rahman’s songs.
3
Solace song “Lost Children” from Opium Head sampled A R Rahman’s songs,.
4
Gave music to the unreleased shelved film ” Waqia”. Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor, Ramya Krishnan, Danny Denzongpa. Directed by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. This would had been his debut in Hindi in 1995. ( Before Rangeela).
5
The Broadway debut of Bombay Dreams will take place on March 28, 2004 at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. [March 2004]
6
A.R.Rahman got the 2500th Filmfare Trophy at the 57th Filmfare Awards, 2011. It was a diamond studded trophy designed by PC Jewellers.
7
Collaborated on The Lord of The Rings’ Stage Musical original score with Finnish folk music group Varttina and Christopher Nightingale.
8
Also known as the John Williams of the Indian Film Industry.
9
On August 15, 1997, he released an album called “Vande Mataram,” on Columbia/SME Records, to commemorate 50 years of Indian independence. A tribute to the motherland, it featured songs for each of the Indian flag colors. The album was released simultaneously across the world in 28 countries, and Rahman himself performed in New Delhi to a packed audience including the honorable Indian Prime Minister. Over 1.2 million copies were sold in India alone.
10
He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award (The Hilton Award) for Best New Musical of 2002, “Bombay Dreams”, performed at the Apollo Theatre, West End, London, and on Broadway in New York City.
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Studied Western classical music as a student at Oxford University in the UK.
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Tehzeeb
2003
Tian di ying xiong
2003
Boys
2003
Kadhal Virus
2002
Saathiya
2002
Baba
2002
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001
One 2 Ka 4
2001
Zubeidaa
2001
Alli Arjuna
2001
Star
2001/II
Rhythm
2000
Thenali
2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
Alai Payuthey
2000
Pukar
2000
Kadhalar Dinam
1999
Love You Hamesha
1999
Mudhalvan
1999
Padaiyappa
1999
Sangamam
1999
Thakshak
1999
Taj Mahal
1999
Taal
1999
En Swasa Katre
1999
Jodi
1999
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
1998
Earth
1998
Dil Se..
1998
Jeans
1998
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998
Love Birds
1997
Vishwavidhaata
1997
Ratchakan
1997
Daud: Fun on the Run
1997
Iruvar
1997
Minsaara Kanavu
1997
Khel Khiladi Ka
1997
Indira (Priyanka)
1996
Kadhal Desam
1996
Mr. Romeo
1996
Fire
1996
Indian
1996
Anthimanthaarai
1996
Tu Hi Mera Dil
1996
Karuththamma
1995
Muthu
1995
Bumbai
1995
Rangeela
1995
Kadhalan
1994
May Madham
1994
Pavithra
1994
Thiruda Thiruda
1994
Super Police
1994
Duet
1994
Gang Master
1994
Palnati Pourusham
1994
Kizhakku Seemayile
1993
Nippu Ravva
1993
background music
Gentleman
1993
Pudhiya Mannargal
1993
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
Uzhavan
1993
Vandicholai Chinnarasu
1993
Roja
1992
Yodha
1992
Paani
2020
announced
Robot 2
2017
music by filming
Kaatru Veliyidai
2017
filming
Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
2016
post-production
Sachin
2016
post-production
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
post-production
Mohenjo Daro
2016
24
2016/I
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
Tamasha
2015
music by
Muhammad: The Messenger of God
2015
Nanak Shah Fakir
2015
OK Kanmani
2015
Everest
2014-2015
TV Series 100 episodes
i
2015
Lingaa
2014
Kaaviya Thalaivan
2014
The Hundred-Foot Journey
2014
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
2014
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
original music by
Million Dollar Arm
2014
music by
Highway
2014/I
Maryan
2013
Raanjhanaa
2013
Kadal
2013
Thai Manne Vannakam
2013
TV Movie
Infinite Love
2012
Short
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
2012
Godfather
2012
People Like Us
2012
Ekk Deewana Tha
2012
Saloon
2011
Documentary short
Rockstar
2011
music by
Ada… A Way of Life
2010
background score, music
Jhootha Hi Sahi
2010
music
Enthiran
2010
music
Komaram Puli
2010
127 Hours
2010
Raavan
2010
music
Raavanan
2010
music
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2010
Ye Maaya Chesave
2010
Phir Mile Sur
2010
Video short
Blue
2009/I
Couples Retreat
2009
Passage
2009/I
Short
Delhi-6
2009
Ghajini
2008
music
Yuvvraaj
2008
Slumdog Millionaire
2008
Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na
2008
Jodhaa Akbar
2008
Azhagiya Tamizh Magan
2007
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2007
as AR Rahman
Sivaji
2007
music
Ek Mohabbat – Vote for Taj
2007
Video short
Sajni
2007
Guru
2007
Bombil and Beatrice
2007
Sakkarakatti
2007
Taj Mahal Anthem: Ek Mohabbat
2007
Short
Provoked: A True Story
2006
Parashuram: One Man Army
2006
as A.R. Rehman
Varalaaru
2006
Rang De Basanti
2006
Sillunu Oru Kadhal
2006
Water
2005/I
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
2005
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
2005
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
2005
Kisna: The Warrior Poet
2005
Ennaku 20 Unakku 18
2004
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004
New
2004
Swades
2004
as A.R. Rehman
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha
2004
Ayitha Ezhuthu
2004
Yuva
2004
Naani
2004
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
2004
Lakeer – Forbidden Lines
2004
Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
2003
Parasuram
2003
Udhaya
2003
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
music: “Showkali”, “Idhu Naal”, “Rasaali”, “Avalum Naanum”, “Thalli Pogathey’ post-production
Strictly Come Dancing
2014-2016
TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Who’s Doing the Dishes?
TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2016 writer – 1 episode, 2016
Lip Sync Battle Philippines
2016
TV Series writer – 1 episode
24
2016/I
producer: “Kaalam En Kadhali” Tamil, “Naan Un” Tamil, “Mei Nigara” Tamil, “Punnagaye” Tamil, “Aararoo” Tamil, “My Twin Brother” Tamil and Telugu, “Kaalam Naa Preyasile” Telugu, “Prema Swaramulalo” Telugu, “Manasuke” Telugu, “Deivam Raasina Kavitha” Telugu, “Laalijo” Telugu
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
“Father Trains Pele”, “Santos Dilemma”, “Locker Room”, “Hat Trick”, “Conquering the Demons” , “The History of Ginga” / writer: “The Little Rascal”, “Reality”, “Celeste’s Theme”, “World Cup 1950”, “Dico Becomes Pele”, “The Gift” by nm0230392, “Prodigy” by nm1424120, with T. Raja, Kumaran, Prem, Shankar, Andrew, Kuberan, Purushottam, Yash Pathak, Vettri & Kumar, “The Chase” by nm1424120, with T. Raja, Kumaran, Prem, Shankar, Andrew, Kuberan, Purushottam, Yash Pathak, Vettri & Kumar, “Thiago is Gon
World Championship Snooker
2016
TV Series writer – 1 episode
Tamasha
2015
performer: “Parade De La Bastille Instrumental version”, “Tu Koi Aur Hai” / producer: “Matargashti”, “Heer Toh Badi Sad Hai”, “Tum Saath Ho”, “Wat Wat Wat”, “Chali Kahani”, “Safarnama”, “Parade De La Bastille Instrumental version”, “Tu Koi Aur Hai”, “Wat Wat Wat Vengeance Mix”
OK Kanmani
2015
performer: “Mental Manadhil Male”, “Theera Ulaa”, “Malargal Kaettaen” / producer: “Kaara Attakkaara”, “Aye Sinamika”, “Paranthu Sella Vaa”, “Mental Manadhil Male”, “Naane Varugiren”, “Theera Ulaa”, “Mental Manadhil Female”, “Malargal Kaettaen”, “Maula Wa Sallim” / writer: “Kaara Attakkaara”, “Mental Manadhil Male”, “Mental Manadhil Female”
i
2015
producer: “Mersalaayitten”, “Ennodu Nee Irundhaal”, “Ladio”, “Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal”, “Aila Aila”, “Ennodu Nee Irundhaal Reprise”, “Mersalaayitten Remix”
Lingaa
2014
performer: “Indianne Vaa” / producer: “Oh Nanba”, “En Mannavva”, “Indianne Vaa”, “Mona Gasolina”, “Unmai Orunaal Vellum”
Kaaviya Thalaivan
2014
producer: “Vaanga Makka Vanga”, “Aye Mr. Minor”, “Yaarumilla”, “Sandi Kuthirai”, “Sollividu Sollividu”, “Thiruppugazh”, “Alli Arjuna”
The Hundred-Foot Journey
2014
music: “Afreen” / performer: “Afreen” / producer: “Cafe D’Étoile”, “L’Amour des Vieux” / writer: “Cafe D’Étoile”, “L’Amour des Vieux”
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
performer: “Karma Veeran” / producer: “Engae Pogudho Vaanam”, “Medhuvaagathaan”, “Maattram Ondrudhaan Maaraadhadhu”, “Manappenin Sathiyam”, “Idhayam”, “Engal Kochadaiiyaan”, “Manamaganini Sathiyam”, “Rana’s Dream”, “Karma Veeran”
Million Dollar Arm
2014
performer: “Spreading The Word”, “What Lies Beneath”, “Million Dollar Dream”, “Ringa Ringa”, “Bridge Procession”, “Keep The Hustle”, “We Could Be Kings”, “Thiraakaatha” / producer: “Spreading The Word”, “What Lies Beneath”, “Million Dollar Dream”, “Bridge Procession”, “Keep The Hustle”, “We Could Be Kings” / writer: “Spreading The Word”, “What Lies Beneath”, “Million Dollar Dream”, “Ringa Ringa”, “Bridge Procession”, “Keep The Hustle”, “We Could Be Kings”, “Thiraakaatha”
Dancing on Ice
TV Series writer – 4 episodes, 2010 – 2014 performer – 3 episodes, 2010 – 2014
MTV Webbed
TV Mini-Series documentary music – 1 episode, 2013 performer – 1 episode, 2013
Planes
2013
performer: “Tere Bina” / writer: “Tere Bina”
Maryan
2013
“I Love My Africa” / performer: “Nenjae Ezhu” / producer: “Nenjae Ezhu”, “Innum Konjam”, “Naetru Aval”, “Sonapareeya”, “Enga Pona Raasaa”, “I Love My Africa”, “Kadal Raasa Naan” / writer: “Innum Konjam”
Raanjhanaa
2013
performer: “Tu Mun Shudi”, “Aise Na Dekho”, “Paarkaadhey Oru Maadhiri” / producer: “Raanjhanaa”, “Ambikapathy”, “Banarasiya”, “Kalaarasiga”, “Piya Milenge”, “Oliyaaga Vandhaai”, “Ay Sakhi”, “Kanaave Kanaave”, “Nazar Laaye”, “Parakka Seivaai”, “Tu Mun Shudi”, “Solvadhai Seidhu Mudippom”, “Aise Na Dekho”, “Paarkaadhey Oru Maadhiri”, “Tum Tak”, “Unnaal Unnaal” / writer: “The Land of Shiva”
Defiance
2013
TV Series performer – 1 episode
Not Today
2013
writer: “Mayya”
Kadal
2013
performer: “Elay Keechaan”, “Nenjukkule” / producer: “Chithirai Nela”, “Adiye”, “Moongil Thottam”, “Elay Keechaan”, “Nenjukkule”, “Anbin Vaasale”, “Magudi Magudi”
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
2012
writer: “Challa”, “Saans”, “Saans” Reprise, “Jiya Re”, “Ishq Shava”, “Ishq Dance”, “Heer”, “Jab Tak Hai Jaan”
Dancing with the Stars
2012
TV Series writer – 1 episode
People Like Us
2012
writer: “Dotted Line”
Dancing with the Stars
2009-2012
TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Ekk Deewana Tha
2012
performer: “Kya Hai Mohabbat”, “Sharminda Hoon” / producer: “Kya Hai Mohabbat”, “Dost Hai Girl I Loved You”, “Aromale My Beloved”, “Hosanna”, “Phoolon Jaisi Ladki”, “Sharminda Hoon”, “Sun Lo Zara”, “Zohra Jabeen”, “Broken Promises”, “Moments In Kerala”, “Jessy’s Land”, “Jessy’s Driving Me Crazy”
The Fresh Beat Band
2011
TV Series writer – 1 episode
Rockstar
2011
music: “Phir Se Udd Chala”, “Jo Bhi Main”, “Katiya Karun”, “Kun Faaya Kun”, “Sheher Mein”, “Hava Hava”, “Aur Ho”, “Tango For Taj”, “Tum Ko”, “The Dichotomy of Fame”, “Naadaan Parindey”, “Tum Ho”, “Sadda Haq”, “The Meeting Place” / performer: “Kun Faaya Kun”, “Naadaan Parindey”
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards
2011
TV Special music: “If I Rise” / performer: “If I Rise”
Enthiran
2010
performer: “Pudhiya Manidha”, “Irumbile oru Irudhaiyam” / writer: “Pudhiya Manidha”, “Kadhal Anukkal”, “Irumbile oru Irudhaiyam”, “Arima Arima”, “Kilimanjaro”, “Boom Boom Robo Da”, “Chitti Dance Showcase”
127 Hours
2010
music: “If I Rise” / performer: “If I Rise”
Miral
2010
“Water”, “Mumbai Theme Tune”
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
2010
TV Series performer – 1 episode
So You Think You Can Dance
2009-2010
TV Series music – 2 episodes
Raavan
2010
music: “Beera Beera, Beera Ke Sau Maathey”, “Behne De”, “Kata Kata”, “Khilli Re Khilli”, “Madhuban Chor”, “Ranjha Ranjha”, “Thok De Killi” / performer: “Jaare Ud Jaare” / writer: “Jaare Ud Jaare”
Raavanan
2010
music: “Veera”, “Usure Pogudhey”, “Kodu Poatta”, “Kaattu Sirukki”, “Kalvare”, “Kedakkari”
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2010
performer: “Mannipaaya” / producer: “Omana Penne”, “Anbil Avan”, “Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa”, “Hosanna”, “Kannukkul Kannai”, “Mannipaaya”, “Aaromale”, “Jessie’s Land”
Ye Maaya Chesave
2010
producer: “Kundanapu Bomma”, “Manasaa”, “Swaasye”, “Ee Hridayam”, “Vintunnava”, “Aakasam”, “Aaromale”
Peter Kay’s Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
2009
Video short writer: “Jai Ho You Are My Destiny” – as Rahman
Blue
2009/I
music: “Chiggy Wiggy”, “Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai”, “Yeh Fiqrana”
Couples Retreat
2009
performer: “NA NA”, “SAJNA” / writer: “NA NA”, “SAJNA”
Arranged: The Musical
2009
Short writer: “Khamoshiyan Gangunane Lagi”
The 81st Annual Academy Awards
2009
TV Special music: “Jai Ho” / performer: “O Saya”, “Jai Ho” / writer: “O Saya”
Delhi-6
2009
performer: “Rehna Tu” / writer: “Masakali Masakali, Matakali Matakali”, “Aarti Tumre Bhavan Mein”, “Arziyan”, “Bhor Bhaye”, “Delhi 6”, “Dil Gira Dafatan”, “Sasural Ghenda Phool”, “Hey Kaala Bandar”, “Noor”, “Rehna Tu”
Ghajini
2008
writer: “Tu Meri Aduri Pyaas Pyaas, Tu Aa Gai Mann Ko Raas Raas”, “Aye Bachchu, Tu Sun Le”, “Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gai”, “Behka Main Behka”, “Latoo”, “Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gai – Instrumental”
Yuvvraaj
2008
performer: “Tu Meri Dost Hai”, “Dil Ka Rishta” / writer: “Main Hoon Yuvvraaj”, “Tu Meri Dost Hai”, “Shano Shano”, “Tu Muskura”, “Mastam Mastam”, “Zindagi”, “Dil Ka Rishta”, “Manmohini Morey”, “Shano – Remix”
Slumdog Millionaire
2008
music: “Ringa Ringa”, “Liquid Dance”, “Latika’s Theme”, “Millionaire”, “Gangsta Blues”, “Dreams on Fire”, “Jai Ho” / performer: “O… Saya”, “Swades Theme” uncredited / producer: “O… Saya” / writer: “O… Saya”, “Riots”, “Mausam & Escape”, “Swades Theme” uncredited
Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na
2008
performer: “Tu Bole Main Boloon” / writer: “Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai”, “Kabhi Kabhi Aditi”, “Kahin To Hogi Woh”, “Nazrein Milaana Nazrein Churaana”, “Pappu Can’t Dance Salah”, “Pappu Can’t Dance Salah – Remix”, “Tu Bole Main Boloon”
Jodhaa Akbar
2008
performer: “Khwaja Mere Khwaja” / writer: “Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah”, “Jashn-E-Bahaaraa”, “Khwaja Mere Khwaja”, “In Lamhon Ke Daaman Mein”, “Mann Mohana”, “Jashn-E-Bahaaraa – Instrumental”, “Khwaja Mere Khwaja – Instrumental”
The Accidental Husband
2008
performer: “Yaro Yarodi”, “Rang De”, “Swasamae” / writer: “Yaro Yarodi”, “Rang De”, “Swasamae”
Azhagiya Tamizh Magan
2007
performer: “Ellappugazhum” / writer: “Ellappugazhum”, “Ponmagal Vandaal”, “Nee Marilyn Monroe”, “Valayapatti”, “Kelamal Kaiyile”, “Maduraikku Pogathede”
Sivaji
2007
performer: “Athiradee” / producer: “Vaaji Vaaji”, “Balleilakka”, “Style”, “Athiradee”, “The Boss”, “Sahana”, “Sahara”
Guru
2007
performer: “Ay Hairathe”, “Jaage Rahe”, “Tere Bin” / writer: “Barso Re”, “Ay Hairathe”, “Jaage Rahe”, “Ek Lo Ek Muft”, “Maiyya Maiyya”, “Tere Bin”, “Baazi Laga”, “Shauk Hai”, “Dhoom Dhamaka”
Sakkarakatti
2007
performer: “Marudaani” / producer: “Chinnamma”, “Elay”, “I Miss You Da”, “Marudaani”, “Naan Epoudhu”, “Taxi Taxi Nanba”
Provoked: A True Story
2006
writer: “Fly Away”, “Alaap”
Inside Man
2006
writer: “Chaiyya Chaiyya – Bollywood Joint”, “Chaiyya Chaiyya”
Rang De Basanti
2006
performer: “Khalbali Hai Khalbali”, “Luka Chuppi”, “Rubaroo” / writer: “Rang De Basanti”, “Ek Onkar”, “Khalbali Hai Khalbali”, “Khoon Chala”, “Lalkaar”, “Luka Chuppi”, “Pathshaala Part 1”, “Pathshaala Part 2 – ‘Be a Rebel’”, “Rubaroo”, “Tu Bin Bataye”
Sillunu Oru Kadhal
2006
performer: “New York Nagaram” / writer: “Jillunu Oru Kadhal”, “Munbe Vaa”, “Maricham”, “Machakkari Machakkari”, “Maza Maza”, “New York Nagaram”, “Kummi Adi”
Lord of War
2005
performer: “Mumbai Theme Tune” 1997 / writer: “Mumbai Theme Tune” 1997
Water
2005/I
“Chan Chan” / writer: “Aoyo Re Sakhi”, “Naina Neer”, “Vaishnava Janato”, “Piya Ho”, “Sham Rang Bhar Do”, “Bhangari Marori”
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
2005
performer: “Al Maddath Maula” / writer: “Mangal Mangal”, “Mangal Mangal” Agni Version, “Mangal Mangal” Aatma Version, “Main Vari Vari”, “Holi Re”, “Rasiya”, “Takey Takey”, “Al Maddath Maula”
7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding
2005
performer: “Dil Se Re” / writer: “Jiya Jale”, “Dil Se Re”
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
2005
performer: “Azadi” / writer: “Azadi”, “Desh Ki Mitti”
Swades
2004
performer: “Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera” / writer: “Yeh Tara Woh Tara”, “Saanwariya Saanwariya”, “Yun Hi Chala Chal”, “Aahista Aahista”, “Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera”, “Pal Pal Hai Bhaari”, “Dekho Na”
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha
2004
writer: “Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa”, “Jane Bahara”, “Zindagi Hai Dua”, “Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa – Instrumental”
Ayitha Ezhuthu
2004
performer: “Sandakkozhi”, “Yaakai Thiri”, “Jana Gana Mana” / producer: “Hey Goodbye Nanba”, “Sandakkozhi”, “Nenjam Ellam”, “Dol Dol”, “Yaakai Thiri”, “Jana Gana Mana”, “Nee Mazhai
Yuva
2004
performer: “Dhakka Laga Bukka”, “Kabhi Neem Neem”, “Fanaa” / writer: “Dhakka Laga Bukka”, “Khuda Hafiz”, “Kabhi Neem Neem”, “Dol Dol”, “Baadal”, “Fanaa”
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
2004
writer: “Yeh Rishta”, “Chinnamma Chilakkamma”, “Do Kadam Aur Sahi”, “Dhuan Dhuan”, “Rang Hai”, “Noor-un-ala-Noor”, “Cyclist’s Rhythm”, “Potter’s Village”
Lakeer – Forbidden Lines
2004
writer: “Nachley”, “Paigham”, “Shehzaade”, “Sadiyaan”, “Offho Jalta Hai”, “Rozanna”
Tehzeeb
2003
writer: “Khoyee Khoyee Aankhein”, “Meherbaan”, “Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa”, “Sabaq Aisa”, “Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye”, “I Wanna Be Free”
Tian di ying xiong
2003
music: “Mirage Warriors in Peace”
Boys
2003
performer: “Boom Boom” / producer: “Girl Friend”, “Dating”, “Boom Boom”, “Secret Of Success”, “Ale Ale”, “Maro Maro”, “Please Sir”
Saathiya
2002
performer: “Mera Yaar Mila De” / writer: “Saathiya”, “Aye Udi Udi”, “Chhalka Chhalka Re”, “Chupke Se”, “Mera Yaar Mila De”, “O Humdum Soniyo Re”, “Naina Milaike”, “Mangalyam”, “Chori Pe Chori”
Bollywood/Hollywood
2002
writer: “Extract”
Omnibus
2002
TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
performer: “Desh MEre Desh”
Divine Intervention
2002
performer: “Mumbai Theme Tune” / writer: “Mumbai Theme Tune”
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
performer: “Vellaippookkal” / writer: “Vellaippookkal”, “Sundari”, “Kannathil Muthamittaal”, “Chinjore”, “Kannathil Muthanittal V.2”, “Vidai Kodu”
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
writer: “Chalo Chale Mitwa”, “Shakalaka Baby”, “Ruki Sukhi Roti”, “Saiyyan”, “Chidiya Tu Hoti To”, “Tu Achcha Lagta Hai”, “Chalo Chale Purva”
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001
music: “Ghanan Ghanan”, “Mitwa”, “Radha Kaise Na Jale”, “O Rey Chhori”, “Chale Chalo”, “Waltz for a Romance”, “O Palanhaare”, “Lagaan – Once Upon a Time in India” / performer: “Chale Chalo”
Zubeidaa
2001
music: “Dheeme Dheeme”, “Main Albeli”, “Mehndi Hai Rachnewaali”, “So Gaye Hain – 1”, “Hai Na”, “Pyaara Sa Gaon”, “So Gaye Hain – 2”, “Chodo Mori Baiyaan”
Thenali
2000
producer: “Athini Sithini” Tamil Version, “Swasame Swasame” Tamil Version, “Injerungo Injerungo” Tamil Version, “Porkalam Ange” Tamil Version, “Alangatti Mazhai” Tamil Version, “Thenali” Tamil Version, “Poredabatai” Telugu Version, “Praname” Telugu Version, “Taalalato Vaana” Telugu Version, “Thenali” Telugu Version, “Yeyayo Yeyayo” Telugu Version
Fiza
2000
performer: “Piya Haji Ali” / writer: “Piya Haji Ali”
Pukar
2000
music: “Kay Sera… Sera”, “Sunta Hai Mera Khuda”, “Humrahi Jab Ho Mastana”, “Hai Jaana… Hai Jaana”, “Kismat Se Tum Hum Ko Mile”, “Ek Tu Hi Bharosa”
Kadhalar Dinam
1999
writer: “Kadhalenum”, “Roja Roja”, “Oh Maria”, “Enna Villai Azhage”, “Nenachapadi Nenachapadi”, “Dhandiya Aatamum Poda”
Mudhalvan
1999
producer: “Kurukku Chiruththavale”, “Mudhalvanae”, “Uppu Karuvadu”, “Azhagana Ratchashiyae”, “Shakalaka Baby”, “Ulundhu Vithakkaiyilae”
Padaiyappa
1999
writer: “Vetri Kodi”, “En Peru Padayappa”, “Minsara Kanna”, “Suthi Suthi”, “Kicku Eruthey”
Taal
1999
performer: “Ishq Bina”, “Ishq Bina – Remix” / writer: “Taal Se Taal Mila”, “Taal Se Taal Mila” Modern Remix, “Kahin Aag Lage”, “Ramta Jogi”, “Ni Main Samajh Gayee”, “Nahin Saamne Tu”, “Ishq Bina”, “Kya Dekh Rahe Ho Tum”, “Beat of Passion”, “Ishq Bina – II”, “Ishq Bina – III”, “Kariye Na”, “Ishq Bina – Remix”
Earth
1998
performer: “Piano Theme Instrumental”, “Theme Piece” / writer: “Ruth Aa Gayi Re”, “Banno Rani”, “Dheemi Dheemi”, “Raat Ki Dal Dal Hai”, “Piano Theme Instrumental”, “Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai”, “Ishwar Allah”, “Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai V.2”, “Theme Piece”
Dil Se..
1998
performer: “Dil Se Re” / writer: “Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya”, “Thaiyya Thaiyya”, “Jiya Jale, Jaan Chale”, “Dil Se Re”, “E Ajnabi”, “Satrangi Re”
Jeans
1998
performer: “Columbus Columbus” / producer: “Ennake Ennaka”, “Columbus Columbus”, “Poovukkul”, “Kannodu Kaanberallam”, “Varayo Thozhi”, “Anbe Anbe”, “Love Theme”, “Punnagayil Thee Mooti”
Ratchakan
1997
performer: “Ratchagan: The power Theme” / writer: “Soniya Soniya”, “Chandiranai Thottathu”, “Pogum Vazhiyellam”, “Nenche Nenche”, “Ratchagan: The power Theme”, “Mercury Pookkal”, “Kaiyyil Mithakkum”, “Bombay Madras Delhi”, “Lucky Lucky”
Daud: Fun on the Run
1997
music: “O Bhavre”, “Zahreela Pyar” / writer: “O Bhavre”, “Zahreela Pyar”
Minsaara Kanavu
1997
music: “Awara Bhavre”, “Chanda Re” / writer: “Awara Bhavre”
Fire
1996
writer: “Bombay Theme” 1995, “Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum” 1995
Indian
1996
producer: “Telephone Manipol”, “Maya Machindra”, “Pachai Kiligal”, “Akadanu Naanga”, “Kappaleri Poyaachu”
Karuththamma
1995
producer: “Thenmerku Paruva Katru”, “Porale Ponnuthayi”, “Pacha Kili Paadum”, “Kaadu Potta Kaadu”, “Araro Ariraro I”, “Yaar Petha Pillai”, “Araro Ariraro II”
Bumbai
1995
performer: “Kannalanae” Hindi: “Kehna Hi Kya”, “Humma Humma” / writer: “Bombay Theme”, “Malarodu Malaringu” Hindi: “Aankhon Mein Ummeedon”, “Kannalanae” Hindi: “Kehna Hi Kya”, “Kuchi Kuchi”, “Uyire” Hindi: “Tu Hi Re”, “Poovukkenna Poottu Hindi: “Kuch Bhi Na Socho”, “Humma Humma”, “Idhu Annai Bhoomi” Hindi: “Apna Zameen Yeh”
Rangeela
1995
performer: “Mangta Hai Kya” / writer: “Tanha Tanha Yahan Pe Jeena”, “Hai Rama Yeh Kya Hua”, “Mangta Hai Kya”, “Kya Kare Kya Na Kare”, “Pyaar Yeh Jaane Kaisa Hai”, “Rangeela Re”, “Yaaro Sun Lo Zara”
Kadhalan
1994
performer: “Mukkala Mukkabala”, “Oorvasi Oorvasi” / producer: “Ennavale Adi Ennavale”, “Mukkala Mukkabala”, “Errani Kurathani”, “Oorvasi Oorvasi”, “Indirayo Ival Sundariyo”, “Pettai Rap”, “Kollaiyile”, “Katru Kuthirayile” / writer: “Kadhalikkum Pennin”
Pavithra
1994
producer: “Sevvaanam Chinna Pen”, “Eechambazham”, “Uyirum Neeyae”, “Mottu Vitadha”, “Azhagu Nilave”
Thiruda Thiruda
1994
music: “Hum Bhi Tum Bhi Chor Hai Saarey”, “Chandralekha, Chandralekha”, “Pyar Kabhi Na Todenge, Saath Kabhi Na Chodenge”, “Hardham, Hardham”
Duet
1994
producer: “Anjali Anjali”, “Vennilavin Theril Yeri”, “Mettuppodu Mettuppodu”, “Kathirikka Kathirikka”, “En Kadhalae”, “Kulicha Kuthaalam”, “Naan Paadum Sandham”, “Kavithaikku Porul Thandha”, “Saththathinaal Vantha”, “Love is Torture”, “Sax Lullaby”, “Title Theme”
Kizhakku Seemayile
1993
producer: “Maanooththu Manthaiyile”, “Aathangara Marame”, “Edhukku Pondatti”, “Then Kizhakku Cheemayile I”, “Kathaazha Kaattu Vazhi”, “Then Kizhakku Cheemayile II”
Gentleman
1993
producer: “En Veetu Thotathil”, “Usalampatti Penkutti”, “Chikku Bukku Rayile”, “Parkathey”, “Ottagathai Kattiko”
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
producer: “Netru Illadha Matram”, “Kannukku Mai Azhagu”, “July Matham Vanthaal”, “Idhudhaan Vazhkai Enbada”, “Sambo Sambo”, “Theme Music”
Roja
1992
Hindi: “Choti Si Asha”, Hindi: “Roja Jaaneman I”, Hindi: “Yeh Haseen Waadiyaan”, Hindi: “Bharat Hum Ko Jaan Se Pyaara Hain”, Bit, Hindi: “Chhoti Si Asha Bit”, writer: “Chinna Chinna Aasai”, “Rukkumani Rukkumani”, “Kaadhal Rojave”, “Pudhu Vellai Mazhai”, “Thamizha Thamizha”, “Chinna Chinna Aasai”, “Roja Jaaneman II” Hindi Only, Hindi: “Roja Jaaneman I”, Hindi: “Yeh Haseen Waadiyaan”, Hindi: “Bharat Hum Ko Jaan Se Pyaara Hain”, Bit, Hindi: “Chhoti Si Asha Bit”, music: “Rukkumani Rukkumani”, “Kaadh
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Robot 2
2017
musical director: Original soundtrack by filming
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
musical director post-production
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
musical director
OK Kanmani
2015
lyricist / playback singer
Lingaa
2014
playback singer
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
playback singer
Maryan
2013
playback singer
Raanjhanaa
2013
playback singer
Kadal
2013
playback singer
People Like Us
2012
musical director
Ekk Deewana Tha
2012
playback singer
Rockstar
2011
playback singer
Ada… A Way of Life
2010
playback singer
Enthiran
2010
playback singer
Komaram Puli
2010
playback singer
127 Hours
2010
musician
Raavanan
2010
playback singer
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2010
playback singer
Champions League Twenty20 Cricket
2009
TV Series theme
Delhi-6
2009
playback singer
Yuvvraaj
2008
playback singer
Slumdog Millionaire
2008
music producer
Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na
2008
playback singer
Jodhaa Akbar
2008
playback singer
Sivaji
2007
playback singer
Sakkarakatti
2007
playback singer
Taj Mahal Anthem: Ek Mohabbat
2007
Short playback singer
Varalaaru
2006
playback singer
Rang De Basanti
2006
playback singer
Sillunu Oru Kadhal
2006
playback singer
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
2005
playback singer
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
2005
playback singer
Swades
2004
playback singer – as A.R. Rehman
Ayitha Ezhuthu
2004
playback singer
Yuva
2004
playback singer
Boys
2003
playback singer
Saathiya
2002
playback singer
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
playback singer
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
playback singer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001
playback singer
Fiza
2000
playback singer
Taal
1999
playback singer
Dil Se..
1998
playback singer
Jeans
1998
playback singer
Daud: Fun on the Run
1997
playback singer
Iruvar
1997
playback singer
Kadhal Desam
1996
playback singer
Fire
1996
composer: songs “Bombay Theme” and “Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum”
Bumbai
1995
playback singer
Rangeela
1995
playback singer: “Mangta Hai Kya”
Kadhalan
1994
playback singer
Bala Gopaludu
1989
key musician
Al-risâlah
1976
musical director
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Robot 2
2017
filming
Music Director
MTV Unplugged India
2011
TV Series
Coke Studio @ MTV
2011
TV Series
Mission Ustaad
2007
TV Series
Judge
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Infinite Love
2012
Short
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
African Gothic
2014
special thanks
The End!
2013
Short acknowledgment
Thy Beauty’s Doom
2012
Short special thanks
Dam999
2011
special thanks
Water
2005/I
musical thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Breakfast
2010
TV Series
Himself
55th Idea Filmfare Awards
2010
TV Special
Himself
Phir Mile Sur
2010
Video short
Himself
ABC2 Live Presents Jai Ho!
2010
TV Movie
Himself
Cirque du Soleil’s Poetic Social Mission
2009
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Star Movies: Live from the Red Carpet
2009
TV Movie
Himself
The Oprah Winfrey Show
2009
TV Series
Himself – Guest
The 81st Annual Academy Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself – Winner: Best Original Score and Best Original Song
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2009
TV Series
Himself
The Orange British Academy Film Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself – Winner: Best Original Score
The 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself – Winner Best Composer
Oye! It’s Friday!
2008
TV Series
Himself
A.R. Rahman, the 3rd Dimension Tour
2007
Documentary
Himself
Guru World Premiere in Toronto
2007
TV Movie
Himself
Oohlalala
2007
TV Series
Himself
Taj Mahal Anthem: Ek Mohabbat
2007
Short
Himself
Bollywood – Indiens klingendes Kino
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 100 Greatest Musicals
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Omnibus
2002
TV Series documentary
Himself – Composer
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000
Himself (uncredited)
Shades of Grey: The Cinema of K. Balachander
Documentary announced
Himself
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
TV Series
Himself
Vivement dimanche
2015
TV Series
Himself
Jai Ho
2014/II
Documentary
Himself
The Distortion of Sound
2014
Documentary short
Living the Life
2013
TV Series
Himself
The Nation’s Favourite Dance Moment
2013
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Thai Manne Vannakam
2013
TV Movie
Himself
Infinite Love
2012
Short
Himself
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself – Performer: ‘If I Rise’
The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself
Ru Ba Ru
2011
Documentary
Himself
Nobel Peace Prize Concert
2010
TV Special
Himself – Performer
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Breakfast
2010
TV Series
Himself – Composer
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
i (2015)
2014
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Kadal (2013)
2012
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Rockstar (2011)
2012
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Music Director
Rockstar (2011)
2012
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Background Score
Rockstar (2011)
2011
Critics Choice Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Song
127 Hours (2010)
2011
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dubai International Film Festival
2011
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
2011
Filmfare Award – Telugu Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
2011
Public Choice Award
World Soundtrack Awards
127 Hours (2010)
2010
BMI Film Music Award
BMI Film & TV Awards
Film Music
Couples Retreat (2009)
2010
DFCS Award
Denver Film Critics Society
Best Original Song
127 Hours (2010)
2010
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Delhi-6 (2009)
2010
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2010
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
BMI Film Music Award
BMI Film & TV Awards
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Critics Choice Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Composer
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008)
2009
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Background Score
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
2009
Gold Derby Award
Gold Derby Awards
Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Background Music
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
2009
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Music
Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008)
2009
World Soundtrack Award
World Soundtrack Awards
Best Original Song Written for a Film
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Original Score – Motion Picture
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
BAFTA Awards
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Apsara Award
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards
Best Music Director
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
2009
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Music Director
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
2008
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music
Guru (2007)
2008
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Background Score
Guru (2007)
2008
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Sivaji (2007)
2008
LAFCA Award
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
Best Music
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
NYFCO Award
New York Film Critics, Online
Best Use of Music
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
SDFCS Award
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards
Best Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
ACCA
Awards Circuit Community Awards
Best Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Music Director
Guru (2007)
2008
Special Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema
2007
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music
Rang De Basanti (2006)
2007
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Sillunu Oru Kadhal (2006)
2007
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Music Director
Rang De Basanti (2006)
2007
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Background Score
Rang De Basanti (2006)
2007
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Song Recording
Rang De Basanti (2006)
2005
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Background Score
Swades: We, the People (2004)
2003
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Saathiya (2002)
2003
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Background Score
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
2003
Silver Lotus Award
National Film Awards, India
Best Music Direction
Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
2003
Popular Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Music Director
Saathiya (2002)
2003
Technical Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Background Score
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
2003
Award for Technical Excellence
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Background Score
Saathiya (2002)
2002
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002
Silver Lotus Award
National Film Awards, India
Best Music Director
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002
Popular Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Music Director
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Music Direction
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2001
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Alai Payuthey (2000)
2000
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Music Director
Taal (1999)
2000
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Taal (1999)
2000
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Mudhalvan (1999)
2000
Popular Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Music Director
Taal (1999)
1999
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Dil Se.. (1998)
1999
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Jeans (1998)
1999
Creative Award
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India
Best Music Director
Sangamam (1999)
1998
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Minsaara Kanavu (1997)
1997
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Kadhal Desam (1996)
1997
Silver Lotus Award
National Film Awards, India
Best Music Director
Minsaara Kanavu (1997)
1996
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Rangeela (1995)
1996
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Bumbai (1995)
1996
Creative Award
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India
Best Music Director
Minsaara Kanavu (1997)
1995
R.D. Burman Award
Filmfare Awards
1995
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Kadhalan (1994)
1994
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Gentleman (1993)
1994
Creative Award
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India
Best Music Director
Kadhalan (1994)
1993
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Roja (1992)
1993
Silver Lotus Award
National Film Awards, India
Best Music Director
Roja (1992)
1993
Creative Award
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India
Best Music Director
Gentleman (1993)
1992
Creative Award
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India
Best Music Director
Roja (1992)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
OK Kanmani (2015)
2016
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Male Playback Singer
OK Kanmani (2015)
2015
Technical Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Background Score
Highway (2014)
2015
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
2015
SIIMA – Tamil
South Indian International Movie Awards
Best Music Director
Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
2014
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music
Raanjhanaa (2013)
2014
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Maryan (2013)
2014
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Male Playback Singer
Kadal (2013)
2014
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Music
Raanjhanaa (2013)
2014
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Background Music
Raanjhanaa (2013)
2014
SIIMA – Tamil
South Indian International Movie Awards
Best Music Director
Maryan (2013)
2014
Popular Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Music Director
Raanjhanaa (2013)
2014
Apsara Award
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards
Best Music Director
Raanjhanaa (2013)
2013
Popular Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Music Director
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
2013
Apsara Award
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards
Best Music Director
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
2012
Asian Film Award
Asian Film Awards
Best Composer
Rockstar (2011)
2011
COFCA Award
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
Best Score
127 Hours (2010)
2011
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Enthiran (2010)
2011
Gold Derby Award
Gold Derby Awards
Original Song
127 Hours (2010)
2011
OFTA Film Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Music, Original Song
127 Hours (2010)
2011
World Soundtrack Award
World Soundtrack Awards
Best Original Song Written for a Film
127 Hours (2010)
2011
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score
127 Hours (2010)
2011
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
127 Hours (2010)
2011
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Original Score – Motion Picture
127 Hours (2010)
2011
Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
BAFTA Awards
127 Hours (2010)
2011
EDA Award
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Best Film Music or Score
127 Hours (2010)
2010
HFCS Award
Houston Film Critics Society Awards
Best Original Score
127 Hours (2010)
2010
HFCS Award
Houston Film Critics Society Awards
Best Original Song
127 Hours (2010)
2010
Sierra Award
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
Best Song
127 Hours (2010)
2010
SDFCS Award
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards
Best Score
127 Hours (2010)
2010
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Original Score
127 Hours (2010)
2010
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Original Song
127 Hours (2010)
2010
WAFCA Award
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards
Best Score
127 Hours (2010)
2010
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Music Director
Delhi-6 (2009)
2009
Critics Choice Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Song
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Ghajini (2008)
2009
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
2009
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Sakkarakatti (2007)
2009
Gold Derby Award
Gold Derby Awards
Original Song
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
IFMCA Award
International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA)
Best Original Score for a Comedy Film
Couples Retreat (2009)
2009
IOFCP Award
International Online Film Critics’ Poll
Best Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
MTV Movie Award
MTV Movie Awards
Best Song from a Movie
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
OFTA Film Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Music, Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
OFTA Film Award
Online Film & Television Association
Best Music, Original Song
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
OFCS Award
Online Film Critics Society Awards
Best Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Music
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
2009
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Playback Singer – Male
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
2009
World Soundtrack Award
World Soundtrack Awards
Best Original Soundtrack of the Year
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
World Soundtrack Award
World Soundtrack Awards
Best Original Song Written for a Film
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2009
Apsara Award
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards
Best Music Director
Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008)
2009
Asian Film Award
Asian Film Awards
Best Composer
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
2009
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Music Director
Ghajini (2008)
2008
CFCA Award
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Best Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Guru (2007)
2008
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007)
2008
HFCS Award
Houston Film Critics Society Awards
Best Original Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
HFCS Award
Houston Film Critics Society Awards
Best Original Song
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
Satellite Award
Satellite Awards
Best Original Song
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
2008
Apsara Award
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards
Best Music Director
Guru (2007)
2007
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Playback Singer – Male
Rang De Basanti (2006)
2005
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Music Director
Swades: We, the People (2004)
2005
Popular Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Playback Singer (Male)
Swades: We, the People (2004)
2005
Technical Award
Zee Cine Awards
Best Background Score
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004)
2004
Filmfare Award – Tamil Film Industry
Filmfare Awards South
Best Music Director
Boys (2003)
2002
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Music Direction
Zubeidaa (2001)
2002
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Background Score
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2002
Screen
Screen Weekly Awards
Best Music Director
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
2001
Popular Award
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
Best Music Director
Fiza (2000)
2nd Place Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2009
COFCA Award
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
Best Score
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
3rd Place Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2014
Surfers’ Choice Award
Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Music Awards, IN
Best Soundtrack
Raanjhanaa (2013)