A.R. Rahman

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Allah-Raksha Rahman (born A.S. Dileep Kumar) is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist. His works are noted for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestral arrangements. Among his awards are two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, four National Film Awards, fifteen Filmfare Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 2010 by the Government of India. Rahman's body of work for film and stage has given him the nickname of "the Mozart of Madras", and Tamil commentators and fans call him Isai Puyal (English: the Musical Storm).

In 2009, Time included him on its list of the world's most influential people. The UK-based world-music magazine Songlines named him one of "Tomorrow's World Music Icons" in August 2011.

With an in-house studio (Panchathan Record Inn in Chennai), his film-scoring career began during the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja. Working in India's film industries, international cinema and theatre, he is one of the world's all-time best-selling recording artists. In a notable two-decade career, he has been acclaimed for redefining contemporary Indian film music and contributing to the success of several films. Rahman has become a notable humanitarian and philanthropist, donating and raising money for a number of causes and charities.

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Ramayana: Part One

2026

Songs, Music Director

Tere Ishk Mein

2025

Original Music Composer

Thug Life

2025

Original Music Composer

Genie

2025

Original Music Composer

The Diplomat

2025

Music

Chhaava

2025

Original Music Composer

Kadhalikka Neramillai

2025

Original Music Composer

Project One

2024

Original Music Composer

Raayan

2024

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Amar Singh Chamkila

2024

Music Producer, Original Music Composer

Maidaan

2024

Music

The Goat Life

2024

Original Music Composer

Lal Salaam

2024

Original Music Composer

Ayalaan

2024

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Pippa

2023

Original Music Composer

Maamannan

2023

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

2023

Original Music Composer

Pathu Thala

2023

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh

2023

Music

Mili

2022

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Tell It Like a Woman

2022

Original Music Composer

Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film

2022

Music

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

2022

Original Music Composer

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu

2022

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Cobra

2022

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Malayankunju

2022

Original Music Composer

Iravin Nizhal

2022

Original Music Composer

Le Musk

2022

Writer, Producer, Director, Original Music Composer

Heropanti 2

2022

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Atrangi Re

2021

Original Music Composer

No Land's Man

2021

Producer, Original Music Composer

House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths

2021

Original Music Composer, Music Producer

Navarasa

2021

Original Music Composer

Mimi

2021

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

99 Songs

2021

Original Music Composer, Producer, Story

Atkan Chatkan

2020

Presenter

Dil Bechara

2020

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn

2020

Original Music Composer

Shikara

2020

Original Music Composer

Bigil

2019

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Blinded by the Light

2019

Original Music Composer, Music

PM Narendra Modi

2019

Original Music Composer

The Fakir of Venice

2019

Original Music Composer

Sarvam Thaala Mayam

2019

Original Music Composer

2.0

2018

Original Music Composer

Sarkar

2018

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

2018

Original Music Composer

Sanju

2018

Original Music Composer

Beyond the Clouds

2018

Original Music Composer

Mersal

2017

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Mom

2017

Original Music Composer

Cinema Veeran

2017

Original Music Composer

Sachin: A Billion Dreams

2017

Original Music Composer

Kaatru Veliyidai

2017

Original Music Composer

Viceroy's House

2017

Original Music Composer

Ok Jaanu

2017

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada

2016

Original Music Composer

Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo

2016

Original Music Composer

Mohenjo Daro

2016

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Pelé: Birth of a Legend

2016

Original Music Composer

24

2016

Original Music Composer

#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream

2016

Music

Jugni

2016

Playback Singer

Tamasha

2015

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Muhammad: The Messenger of God

2015

Original Music Composer

O Kadhal Kanmani

2015

Original Music Composer

I

2015

Original Music Composer

Lingaa

2014

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Kaaviya Thalaivan

2014

Original Music Composer

Everest

2014

Music Director

The Hundred-Foot Journey

2014

Original Music Composer

Lekar Hum Deewana Dil

2014

Original Music Composer

Kochadaiiyaan

2014

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Nanak Shah Fakir

2014

Music

Million Dollar Arm

2014

Original Music Composer

Highway

2014

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

African Gothic

2013

Thanks

Maryan

2013

Original Music Composer

Raanjhanaa

2013

Original Music Composer

Kadal

2013

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Jab Tak Hai Jaan

2012

Original Music Composer

Godfather

2012

Music

People Like Us

2012

Original Music Composer

Ekk Deewana Tha

2012

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Rockstar

2011

Original Music Composer

Ada... A Way of Life

2010

Original Music Composer

127 Hours

2010

Original Music Composer

Jhootha Hi Sahi

2010

Original Music Composer

Enthiran

2010

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Komaram Puli

2010

Original Music Composer

Raavan

2010

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Raavanan

2010

Original Music Composer

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

2010

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Ye Maaya Chesave

2010

Original Music Composer

Blue

2009

Original Music Composer

Couples Retreat

2009

Original Music Composer

Passage

2009

Music

Delhi-6

2009

Music

Ghajini

2008

Original Music Composer

Yuvvraaj

2008

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Slumdog Millionaire

2008

Original Music Composer

Sakkarakatti

2008

Original Music Composer

Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

2008

Original Music Composer

Jodhaa Akbar

2008

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Azhagiya Tamil Magan

2007

Original Music Composer

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

2007

Original Music Composer

Sivaji: The Boss

2007

Original Music Composer

Provoked: A True Story

2007

Original Music Composer

Guru

2007

Original Music Composer

The Lord of the Rings the Musical - Original London Production - Promotional Documentary

2007

Music Score Producer

Varalaru

2006

Music

Sillunu Oru Kaadhal

2006

Original Music Composer

Rang De Basanti

2006

Original Music Composer

Water

2005

Original Music Composer

Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire

2005

Original Music Composer

Mangal Pandey - The Rising

2005

Original Music Composer

Kisna

2005

Music

Swades

2004

Original Music Composer

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa

2004

Original Music Composer

New

2004

Original Music Composer

Yuva

2004

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Aayitha Ezhuthu

2004

Original Music Composer

Naani

2004

Original Music Composer

Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities

2004

Music

Udhaya

2004

Music

Kangalal Kaidhu Sei

2004

Music

Enakku 20 Unakku 18

2003

Music

Tehzeeb

2003

Music

Warriors of Heaven and Earth

2003

Original Music Composer

Boys

2003

Original Music Composer

Parasuram

2003

Music

Kadhal Virus

2002

Original Music Composer

Saathiya

2002

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Baba

2002

Original Music Composer

The Legend of Bhagat Singh

2002

Original Music Composer

Kannathil Muthamittal

2002

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Alli Arjuna

2002

Music

Paarthale Paravasam

2001

Original Music Composer

Nayak: The Real Hero

2001

Original Music Composer

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001

Music, Playback Singer

One 2 Ka 4

2001

Original Music Composer

Thenali

2000

Original Music Composer

Rhythm

2000

Original Music Composer

Fiza

2000

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Kandukondain Kandukondain

2000

Original Music Composer

Dil Hi Dil Mein

2000

Music

Alaipayuthey

2000

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Pukar

2000

Music

Thakshak

1999

Music

Mudhalvan

1999

Original Music Composer

Taj Mahal

1999

Original Music Composer

Jodi

1999

Original Music Composer

Taal

1999

Original Music Composer

Sangamam

1999

Original Music Composer

Kadhalar Dhinam

1999

Original Music Composer

Love You Hamesha

1999

Music

Padayappa

1999

Original Music Composer

En Swasa Kaatre

1999

Original Music Composer

Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

1998

Original Music Composer

Earth

1998

Original Music Composer

Dil Se..

1998

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Jeans

1998

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Kabhi Na Kabhi

1998

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Ratchagan

1997

Original Music Composer

Fire

1997

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Daud

1997

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Iruvar

1997

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Minsara Kanavu

1997

Original Music Composer

Mr. Romeo

1996

Original Music Composer

Kadhal Desam

1996

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Anthimanthaarai

1996

Original Music Composer

Indian

1996

Original Music Composer

Love Birds

1996

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Muthu

1995

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Rangeela

1995

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Indira

1995

Scoring Mixer, Original Music Composer

Bombay

1995

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Pudhiya Mannargal

1994

Original Music Composer

The Gentleman

1994

Music

Karuththamma

1994

Original Music Composer

Pavithra

1994

Original Music Composer

Kadhalan

1994

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

May Madham

1994

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Gangmaster

1994

Original Music Composer

Super Police

1994

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Duet

1994

Original Music Composer

Vandicholai Chinraasu

1994

Original Music Composer

Thiruda Thiruda

1993

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Uzhavan

1993

Original Music Composer

Kizhakku Cheemayile

1993

Original Music Composer

Gentleman

1993

Original Music Composer

Pudhiya Mugam

1993

Original Music Composer

Yoddha

1992

Original Music Composer

Roja

1992

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Inspector Vikram

1989

Music Arranger

Punnagai Mannan

1986

Keyboard Programmer

Adima Changala

1981

Music Supervision Assistant

The Mist

1980

Assistant Sound Designer

Jana Gana Mana

Original Music Composer

Gandhi Talks

Original Music Composer

Lahore 1947

Original Music Composer

Sangamithra

Original Music Composer

A.R.Rahman Live In Concert

Sound

Headhunting to Beatboxing

Producer

Peddi

Original Music Composer

Ebony McQueen

Music

Suryaputra Mahavir Karna

Music

Velu Nachiyaar

Sound

Gandhi

Music Director

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A.R. Rahman

Crewed in

Ramayana: Part One

Tere Ishk Mein

Thug Life

Genie

The Diplomat

Chhaava

Kadhalikka Neramillai

Project One

Raayan

Amar Singh Chamkila

Maidaan

The Goat Life

Lal Salaam

Ayalaan

Pippa

Maamannan

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Pathu Thala

Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh

Mili

Tell It Like a Woman

Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu

Cobra

Malayankunju

Iravin Nizhal

Le Musk

Heropanti 2

Atrangi Re

No Land's Man

House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths

Navarasa

Mimi

99 Songs

Atkan Chatkan

Dil Bechara

Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn

Shikara

Bigil

Blinded by the Light

PM Narendra Modi

The Fakir of Venice

Sarvam Thaala Mayam

2.0

Sarkar

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

Sanju

Beyond the Clouds

Mersal

Mom

Cinema Veeran

Sachin: A Billion Dreams

Kaatru Veliyidai

Viceroy's House

Ok Jaanu

Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada

Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo

Mohenjo Daro

Pelé: Birth of a Legend

24

#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream

Jugni

Tamasha

Muhammad: The Messenger of God

O Kadhal Kanmani

I

Lingaa

Kaaviya Thalaivan

Everest

The Hundred-Foot Journey

Lekar Hum Deewana Dil

Kochadaiiyaan

Nanak Shah Fakir

Million Dollar Arm

Highway

African Gothic

Maryan