A.R. Rahman
Sound
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.
Known for
Sound218
movieRamayana
2026
Original Music Composer
movieBatwara 1947
2026
Original Music Composer
movieMain Vaapas Aaunga
2026
Original Music Composer
moviePeddi
2026
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieGandhi Talks
2026
Original Music Composer
movieTere Ishk Mein
2025
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieUfff Yeh Siyapaa
2025
Original Music Composer
movieThug Life
2025
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieChhaava
2025
Original Music Composer
movieKadhalikka Neramillai
2025
Original Music Composer
movieProject One
2024
Original Music Composer
movieRaayan
2024
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieAmar Singh Chamkila
2024
Original Music Composer, Music Producer
movieMaidaan
2024
Original Music Composer
movieThe Goat Life
2024
Original Music Composer
movieLal Salaam
2024
Original Music Composer
movieAyalaan
2024
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
moviePippa
2023
Original Music Composer
movieMaamannan
2023
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
moviePonniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Original Music Composer
moviePathu Thala
2023
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieMili
2022
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieTell It Like a Woman
2022
Original Music Composer
moviePonniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieVendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
2022
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieCobra
2022
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieMalayankunju
2022
Original Music Composer
movieIravin Nizhal
2022
Original Music Composer
movieLe Musk
2022
Original Music Composer
movieHeropanti 2
2022
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieAtrangi Re
2021
Original Music Composer
movieNo Land's Man
2021
Original Music Composer
tvHouse of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
2021
Original Music Composer, Music Producer
tvNavarasa
2021
Original Music Composer
movieMimi
2021
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieDil Bechara
2020
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieKarthik Dial Seytha Yenn
2020
Original Music Composer
movieShikara
2020
Original Music Composer
movieBigil
2019
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movie99 Songs
2019
Original Music Composer
movieBlinded by the Light
2019
Original Music Composer, Music
moviePM Narendra Modi
2019
Original Music Composer
movieThe Fakir of Venice
2019
Original Music Composer
movieSarvam Thaala Mayam
2019
Original Music Composer
movie2.0
2018
Original Music Composer
movieSarkar
2018
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieChekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018
Original Music Composer
movieSanju
2018
Original Music Composer
movieBeyond the Clouds
2018
Original Music Composer
movieMersal
2017
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieMom
2017
Original Music Composer
movieCinema Veeran
2017
Original Music Composer
movieSachin: A Billion Dreams
2017
Original Music Composer
movieKaatru Veliyidai
2017
Original Music Composer
movieViceroy's House
2017
Original Music Composer
movieOk Jaanu
2017
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieAchcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
2016
Original Music Composer
movieSaahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
2016
Original Music Composer
movieMohenjo Daro
2016
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
moviePelé: Birth of a Legend
2016
Original Music Composer
movie24
2016
Original Music Composer
movieJugni
2016
Playback Singer
movieTamasha
2015
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieMuhammad: The Messenger of God
2015
Original Music Composer
movieO Kadhal Kanmani
2015
Original Music Composer
movieI
2015
Original Music Composer
movieLingaa
2014
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieKaaviya Thalaivan
2014
Original Music Composer
tvEverest
2014
Original Music Composer
movieThe Hundred-Foot Journey
2014
Original Music Composer
movieLekar Hum Deewana Dil
2014
Original Music Composer
movieKochadaiiyaan
2014
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieMillion Dollar Arm
2014
Original Music Composer
movieHighway
2014
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieMaryan
2013
Original Music Composer
movieRaanjhanaa
2013
Original Music Composer
movieKadal
2013
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieJab Tak Hai Jaan
2012
Original Music Composer
movieGodfather
2012
Music
moviePeople Like Us
2012
Original Music Composer
movieEkk Deewana Tha
2012
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieRockstar
2011
Original Music Composer
movieAda... A Way of Life
2010
Original Music Composer
movie127 Hours
2010
Original Music Composer, Songs
movieJhootha Hi Sahi
2010
Original Music Composer
movieEnthiran
2010
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieMiral
2010
Songs
movieKomaram Puli
2010
Original Music Composer
movieRaavan
2010
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieRaavanan
2010
Original Music Composer
movieVinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2010
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieYe Maaya Chesave
2010
Original Music Composer
movieBlue
2009
Original Music Composer
movieCouples Retreat
2009
Original Music Composer
Passage
2009
Original Music Composer
movieDelhi-6
2009
Original Music Composer
movieGhajini
2008
Original Music Composer
movieYuvvraaj
2008
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieSlumdog Millionaire
2008
Original Music Composer, Songs
movieSakkarakatti
2008
Original Music Composer
movieJaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
2008
Original Music Composer
movieJodhaa Akbar
2008
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieAzhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Original Music Composer
movieElizabeth: The Golden Age
2007
Original Music Composer
movieSivaji: The Boss
2007
Original Music Composer
movieProvoked: A True Story
2007
Original Music Composer
movieGuru
2007
Original Music Composer
movieVaralaru
2006
Original Music Composer
movieSillunu Oru Kaadhal
2006
Original Music Composer
movieRang De Basanti
2006
Original Music Composer
movieWater
2005
Original Music Composer
movieAh Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
2005
Original Music Composer
movieMangal Pandey - The Rising
2005
Original Music Composer
movieBose: The Forgotten Hero
2005
Original Music Composer
movieKisna
2005
Music
movieSwades
2004
Original Music Composer
movieDil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004
Original Music Composer
movieNew
2004
Original Music Composer
movieYuva
2004
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieAayitha Ezhuthu
2004
Original Music Composer
movieNaani
2004
Original Music Composer
movieMeenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
2004
Original Music Composer
movieUdhaya
2004
Original Music Composer
movieKangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004
Original Music Composer
movieTehzeeb
2003
Music
movieWarriors of Heaven and Earth
2003
Original Music Composer
movieBoys
2003
Original Music Composer
movieParasuram
2003
Songs
movieKadhal Virus
2002
Original Music Composer
movieSaathiya
2002
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieBaba
2002
Original Music Composer
movieThe Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
Original Music Composer
movieKannathil Muthamittal
2002
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieAlli Arjuna
2002
Music
moviePaarthale Paravasam
2001
Original Music Composer
movieNayak: The Real Hero
2001
Original Music Composer
movieStar
2001
Music Director
movieLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001
Music, Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
movieOne 2 Ka 4
2001
Original Music Composer
movieThenali
2000
Original Music Composer
movieRhythm
2000
Original Music Composer
movieFiza
2000
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieKandukondain Kandukondain
2000
Original Music Composer
movieAlaipayuthey
2000
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
moviePukar
2000
Original Music Composer
movieThakshak
1999
Original Music Composer
movieMudhalvan
1999
Original Music Composer
movieTaj Mahal
1999
Original Music Composer
movieJodi
1999
Original Music Composer
movieTaal
1999
Original Music Composer
movieSangamam
1999
Original Music Composer
movieKadhalar Dhinam
1999
Original Music Composer
moviePadayappa
1999
Original Music Composer
movieEn Swasa Kaatre
1999
Original Music Composer
movieDoli Saja Ke Rakhna
1998
Original Music Composer
movieEarth
1998
Original Music Composer
movieDil Se..
1998
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieJeans
1998
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieKabhi Na Kabhi
1998
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieRatchagan
1997
Original Music Composer
movieFire
1997
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieDaud
1997
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieIruvar
1997
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieMinsara Kanavu
1997
Original Music Composer
movieMr. Romeo
1996
Original Music Composer
movieKadhal Desam
1996
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieAnthimanthaarai
1996
Original Music Composer
movieIndian
1996
Original Music Composer
movieLove Birds
1996
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieMuthu
1995
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieRangeela
1995
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieIndira
1995
Scoring Mixer, Original Music Composer
movieBombay
1995
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
moviePudhiya Mannargal
1994
Original Music Composer
movieKaruththamma
1994
Original Music Composer
moviePavithra
1994
Original Music Composer
movieKaadhalan
1994
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieMay Madham
1994
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieGangmaster
1994
Original Music Composer
movieSuper Police
1994
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieDuet
1994
Original Music Composer
movieVandicholai Chinraasu
1994
Original Music Composer
movieThiruda Thiruda
1993
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieKizhakku Cheemayile
1993
Original Music Composer
movieUzhavan
1993
Original Music Composer
movieGentleman
1993
Original Music Composer
moviePudhiya Mugam
1993
Original Music Composer
movieYoddha
1992
Original Music Composer
movieRoja
1992
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
movieInspector Vikram
1989
Music Arranger
moviePunnagai Mannan
1986
Keyboard Programmer
movieAdima Changala
1981
Music Supervision Assistant
movieMoodupani
1980
Assistant Sound Designer
movieSangamithra
Original Music Composer
movieGenie
Original Music Composer
movieD56
Original Music Composer
Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie
Original Music Composer
Untitled LJP Film
Original Music Composer
Dilkashi
Original Music Composer
movieMoon Walk
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Ebony McQueen
Original Music Composer
Sivakarthikeyan - Venkat Prabhu Film
Original Music Composer
Masoom: The Next Generation
Original Music Composer
movieKiller
Original Music Composer
White
Original Music Composer
movieVelu Nachiyaar
Original Music Composer
Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Krithiga Udhayanithi Film
Original Music Composer
tvGandhi
Original Music Composer
Acting23
tvCooku with Comali
2019
Self - Guest
movieBigil
2019
Special Appearance in "Singappenney" Song
tvMega Icons
2018
Self
tvThe Voice India
2015
Super Judge
movieJai Ho
2014
Self
movieMoon Walk
A.R. Rahman
Production4
Writing3
Crew2
movieAtkan Chatkan
2020
Presenter
movieAfrican Gothic
2013
Thanks
Directing1
movieLe Musk
2022
Director