A.R. Rahman
Born: 1966-01-06 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Sound
Biography
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.
Filmography
2026
- Peddi ... (Original Music Composer)
- Main Vaapas Aaunga ... (Original Music Composer)
- Batwara 1947 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ramayana ... (Original Music Composer)
- Gandhi Talks ... (Original Music Composer)
2025
- Tere Ishk Mein ... (Original Music Composer)
- Chhaava ... (Original Music Composer)
- The Diplomat ... (Music)
- Thug Life ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kadhalikka Neramillai ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ufff Yeh Siyapaa ... (Original Music Composer)
2024
- The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
- The Goat Life ... (Original Music Composer)
- Raayan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ayalaan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Amar Singh Chamkila ... (Music Producer)
- Maidaan ... (Music)
- Lal Salaam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Project One ... (Original Music Composer)
- Headhunting to Beatboxing as Self
2023
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II ... (Original Music Composer)
- Maamannan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Pippa ... (Original Music Composer)
- Pathu Thala ... (Original Music Composer)
- Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh ... (Music)
2022
- Cobra ... (Playback Singer)
- Mili ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I ... (Original Music Composer)
- Tell It Like a Woman ... (Original Music Composer)
- Aaraattu as Self
- Le Musk ... (Writer)
- Heropanti 2 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu ... (Original Music Composer)
- Iravin Nizhal ... (Original Music Composer)
- Malayankunju ... (Original Music Composer)
- Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film ... (Music)
2021
- Navarasa ... (Original Music Composer)
- House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths ... (Original Music Composer)
- Mimi ... (Playback Singer)
- Atrangi Re ... (Original Music Composer)
- A.R. Rahman Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai as Himself
- No Land's Man ... (Producer)
2020
- Shikara ... (Original Music Composer)
- Dil Bechara ... (Original Music Composer)
- Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn ... (Original Music Composer)
- Atkan Chatkan ... (Presenter)
2019
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh as Self
- Cooku with Comali as Self - Guest
- Bigil as Special Appearance in "Singappenney" Song
- Blinded by the Light ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sarvam Thaala Mayam ... (Original Music Composer)
- The Fakir of Venice ... (Original Music Composer)
- PM Narendra Modi ... (Original Music Composer)
- 99 Songs ... (Original Music Composer)
- Rahman
2018
- Sanju ... (Original Music Composer)
- 2.0 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sarkar ... (Playback Singer)
- Mega Icons as Self
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Harmony with A. R. Rahman as Self
- Beyond the Clouds ... (Original Music Composer)
2017
- Mersal ... (Playback Singer)
- Roots
- Ok Jaanu ... (Original Music Composer)
- Mom ... (Original Music Composer)
- Viceroy's House ... (Original Music Composer)
- Cinema Veeran ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kaatru Veliyidai ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sachin: A Billion Dreams ... (Original Music Composer)
- One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film as Self
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- Pelé: Birth of a Legend ... (Original Music Composer)
- #IndiaTomorrow: MyDream ... (Music)
- Mohenjo Daro ... (Original Music Composer)
- 24 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jugni ... (Playback Singer)
- Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo ... (Original Music Composer)
- Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada ... (Original Music Composer)
2015
- The Voice India as Super Judge
- Tamasha ... (Playback Singer)
- Muhammad: The Messenger of God ... (Original Music Composer)
- I ... (Original Music Composer)
- O Kadhal Kanmani ... (Original Music Composer)
2014
- Everest ... (Original Music Composer)
- The Hundred-Foot Journey ... (Original Music Composer)
- Million Dollar Arm ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jai Ho as Self
- Highway ... (Original Music Composer)
- Lingaa ... (Playback Singer)
- Kochadaiiyaan ... (Playback Singer)
- Lekar Hum Deewana Dil ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kaaviya Thalaivan ... (Original Music Composer)
- The Distortion of Sound as Self
- Nanak Shah Fakir ... (Music)
2013
- Raanjhanaa ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kadal ... (Original Music Composer)
- Maryan ... (Original Music Composer)
- African Gothic ... (Thanks)
2012
- People Like Us ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jab Tak Hai Jaan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ekk Deewana Tha ... (Original Music Composer)
- Godfather ... (Music)
2011
- Rockstar ... (Original Music Composer)
- MTV Unplugged India as Self
2010
- 127 Hours ... (Original Music Composer)
- Enthiran ... (Playback Singer)
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa ... (Playback Singer)
- Miral ... (Songs)
- Raavanan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Komaram Puli ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ye Maaya Chesave ... (Original Music Composer)
- Raavan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jhootha Hi Sahi ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ada... A Way of Life ... (Original Music Composer)
- Endhiran Making of Robot as Self
2009
- Couples Retreat ... (Original Music Composer)
- Delhi-6 ... (Original Music Composer)
- Blue ... (Original Music Composer)
- Passage ... (Original Music Composer)
2008
- Slumdog Millionaire ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ghajini ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jodhaa Akbar ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na ... (Original Music Composer)
- Yuvvraaj ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sakkarakatti ... (Original Music Composer)
2007
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age ... (Original Music Composer)
- Guru ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sivaji: The Boss ... (Original Music Composer)
- Provoked: A True Story ... (Original Music Composer)
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan ... (Original Music Composer)
2006
- Rang De Basanti ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal ... (Original Music Composer)
- Varalaru ... (Original Music Composer)
2005
- Bose: The Forgotten Hero ... (Original Music Composer)
- Water ... (Original Music Composer)
- Mangal Pandey - The Rising ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kisna ... (Music)
- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire ... (Original Music Composer)
- Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino as Self
2004
- Indian Idol as Self
- Swades ... (Original Music Composer)
- Naani ... (Original Music Composer)
- Udhaya ... (Music)
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei ... (Original Music Composer)
- New ... (Original Music Composer)
- Yuva ... (Original Music Composer)
- Aayitha Ezhuthu ... (Original Music Composer)
- Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa ... (Original Music Composer)
- Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities ... (Original Music Composer)
2003
- Warriors of Heaven and Earth ... (Original Music Composer)
- Boys ... (Original Music Composer)
- Parasuram ... (Songs)
- Enakku 20 Unakku 18 ... (Music)
- Tehzeeb ... (Music)
2002
- Kannathil Muthamittal ... (Original Music Composer)
- Saathiya ... (Original Music Composer)
- Baba ... (Original Music Composer)
- The Legend of Bhagat Singh ... (Original Music Composer)
- Alli Arjuna ... (Music)
- Kadhal Virus ... (Original Music Composer)
2001
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India ... (Music)
- Paarthale Paravasam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Nayak: The Real Hero ... (Original Music Composer)
- Star ... (Music Director)
- One 2 Ka 4 ... (Original Music Composer)
2000
- Kandukondain Kandukondain ... (Original Music Composer)
- Alaipayuthey ... (Playback Singer)
- Rhythm ... (Original Music Composer)
- Dil Hi Dil Mein ... (Music)
- Pukar ... (Original Music Composer)
- Thenali ... (Original Music Composer)
- Fiza ... (Original Music Composer)
1999
- Jodi ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kadhalar Dhinam ... (Original Music Composer)
- En Swasa Kaatre ... (Original Music Composer)
- Taj Mahal ... (Original Music Composer)
- Padayappa ... (Original Music Composer)
- Taal ... (Original Music Composer)
- Mudhalvan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Thakshak ... (Original Music Composer)
- Sangamam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Love You Hamesha ... (Music)
1998
- Dil Se.. ... (Original Music Composer)
- Jeans ... (Original Music Composer)
- Doli Saja Ke Rakhna ... (Original Music Composer)
- Earth ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kabhi Na Kabhi ... (Playback Singer)
1997
- Fire ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ratchagan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Daud ... (Original Music Composer)
- Iruvar ... (Original Music Composer)
- Minsara Kanavu ... (Original Music Composer)
- Vishwa Vidaata ... (Songs)
1996
- Indian ... (Original Music Composer)
- Mr. Romeo ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kadhal Desam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Anthimanthaarai ... (Original Music Composer)
- Love Birds ... (Playback Singer)
1995
1994
- Vandicholai Chinraasu ... (Original Music Composer)
- May Madham ... (Original Music Composer)
- Karuththamma ... (Original Music Composer)
- Duet ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kaadhalan ... (Original Music Composer)
- Gangmaster ... (Original Music Composer)
- Super Police ... (Playback Singer)
- Pavithra ... (Original Music Composer)
- Pudhiya Mannargal ... (Original Music Composer)
- The Gentleman ... (Music)
1993
- Kizhakku Cheemayile ... (Original Music Composer)
- Pudhiya Mugam ... (Original Music Composer)
- Thiruda Thiruda ... (Original Music Composer)
- Gentleman ... (Original Music Composer)
- Uzhavan ... (Original Music Composer)
1989
- Inspector Vikram ... (Music Arranger)
1986
- Punnagai Mannan ... (Keyboard Programmer)
1981
- Adima Changala ... (Music Supervision Assistant)
1980
- Moodupani ... (Assistant Sound Designer)