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