A.R. Rahman
Sound Born Jan 6, 1966 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 312 credits
Biography
A.R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer. He is known for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements. Born A.S. Dileep Kumar, he was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on January 6, 1966. Rahman's body of work for film and stage has earned him the nickname 'the Mozart of Madras'. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 2010 by the Government of India. Rahman has composed music for numerous films and has received several awards, including two Academy Awards and two Grammy Awards.
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Career overview
A.R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer. His body of work for film and stage has earned him the nickname 'the Mozart of Madras'. He is known for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements.
Rahman's work has been recognized with numerous awards. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, in 2010 by the Government of India. He has also received two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, four National Film Awards, fifteen Filmfare Awards, and thirteen Filmfare Awards South.
Rahman's career is marked by his extensive work in the film industry. He has composed music for numerous films, and his work has been featured in various soundtracks. His music has been described as a unique blend of Eastern and Western styles, showcasing his versatility as a composer.
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Full filmography
- Peddi (2026) Original Music Composer
- Peddi (2026) Playback Singer
- Ramayana (2026) Original Music Composer
- Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026) Original Music Composer
- Gandhi Talks (2026) Original Music Composer
- Batwara 1947 (2026) Original Music Composer
- The Diplomat (2025) Music
- Chhaava (2025) Original Music Composer
- Tere Ishk Mein (2025) Original Music Composer
- Tere Ishk Mein (2025) Playback Singer
- Thug Life (2025) Original Music Composer
- Thug Life (2025) Lyricist
- Thug Life (2025) Playback Singer
- Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025) Original Music Composer
- Ufff Yeh Siyapaa (2025) Original Music Composer
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- The Goat Life (2024) Original Music Composer
- Maidaan (2024) Original Music Composer
- Raayan (2024) Original Music Composer
- Raayan (2024) Playback Singer
- Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) Original Music Composer
- Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) Music Producer
- Ayalaan (2024) Original Music Composer
- Ayalaan (2024) Playback Singer
- Project One (2024) Original Music Composer
- Lal Salaam (2024) Original Music Composer
- Headhunting to Beatboxing (2024) as Self
- Headhunting to Beatboxing (2024) Producer
- LEGEND (2023)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) Original Music Composer
- Pathu Thala (2023) Original Music Composer
- Pathu Thala (2023) Playback Singer
- Pippa (2023) Original Music Composer
- Maamannan (2023) Original Music Composer
- Maamannan (2023) Playback Singer
- Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh (2023) Music
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) Original Music Composer
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) Playback Singer
- Le Musk (2022) Original Music Composer
- Le Musk (2022) Producer
- Le Musk (2022) Director
- Le Musk (2022) Writer
- Tell It Like a Woman (2022) Original Music Composer
- Cobra (2022) Playback Singer
- Cobra (2022) Original Music Composer
- Aaraattu (2022) as Self
- Heropanti 2 (2022) Original Music Composer
- Heropanti 2 (2022) Playback Singer
- Mili (2022) Original Music Composer
- Mili (2022) Playback Singer
- Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022) Original Music Composer
- Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022) Playback Singer
- Iravin Nizhal (2022) Original Music Composer
- Malayankunju (2022) Original Music Composer
- Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film (2022) Music
- Navarasa (2021) Original Music Composer
- House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths (2021) Original Music Composer
- House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths (2021) Music Producer
- Mimi (2021) Playback Singer
- Mimi (2021) Original Music Composer
- Atrangi Re (2021) Original Music Composer
- A.R. Rahman Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai (2021) as Himself
- No Land's Man (2021) Producer
- No Land's Man (2021) Original Music Composer
- Shikara (2020) Original Music Composer
- Dil Bechara (2020) Original Music Composer
- Dil Bechara (2020) Playback Singer
- Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn (2020) Original Music Composer
- Atkan Chatkan (2020) Presenter
- Cooku with Comali (2019) as Self - Guest
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Blinded by the Light (2019) Original Music Composer
- Blinded by the Light (2019) Music
- Bigil (2019) as Special Appearance in "Singappenney" Song
- Bigil (2019) Original Music Composer
- Bigil (2019) Playback Singer
- The Fakir of Venice (2019) Original Music Composer
- Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019) Original Music Composer
- PM Narendra Modi (2019) Original Music Composer
- Rahman (2019)
- 99 Songs (2019) Original Music Composer
- 99 Songs (2019) Producer
- 99 Songs (2019) Story
- Sanju (2018) Original Music Composer
- 2.0 (2018) Original Music Composer
- Mega Icons (2018) as Self
- Sarkar (2018) Playback Singer
- Sarkar (2018) Original Music Composer
- Harmony with A. R. Rahman (2018) as Self
- Beyond the Clouds (2018) Original Music Composer
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) Original Music Composer
- Kaatru Veliyidai (2017) Original Music Composer
- Cinema Veeran (2017) Original Music Composer
- Viceroy's House (2017) Original Music Composer
- Mersal (2017) Playback Singer
- Mersal (2017) Original Music Composer
- Mom (2017) Original Music Composer
- Ok Jaanu (2017) Original Music Composer
- Ok Jaanu (2017) Playback Singer
- Roots (2017)
- Sachin: A Billion Dreams (2017) Original Music Composer
- One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film (2017) as Self
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016) Original Music Composer
- Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo (2016) Original Music Composer
- Jugni (2016) Playback Singer
- Mohenjo Daro (2016) Original Music Composer
- Mohenjo Daro (2016) Playback Singer
- 24 (2016) Original Music Composer
- Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (2016) Original Music Composer
- #IndiaTomorrow: MyDream (2016) Music
- The Voice India (2015) as Super Judge
- I (2015) Original Music Composer
- Muhammad: The Messenger of God (2015) Original Music Composer
- Tamasha (2015) Playback Singer
- Tamasha (2015) Original Music Composer
- O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) Original Music Composer
- Everest (2014) Original Music Composer
- The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) Original Music Composer
- Jai Ho (2014) as Self
- Million Dollar Arm (2014) Original Music Composer
- Highway (2014) Original Music Composer
- Highway (2014) Playback Singer
- Lekar Hum Deewana Dil (2014) Original Music Composer
- Kochadaiiyaan (2014) Playback Singer
- Kochadaiiyaan (2014) Original Music Composer
- The Distortion of Sound (2014) as Self
- Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) Original Music Composer
- Lingaa (2014) Original Music Composer
- Lingaa (2014) Playback Singer
- Nanak Shah Fakir (2014) Music
- Maryan (2013) Original Music Composer
- Raanjhanaa (2013) Original Music Composer
- Kadal (2013) Original Music Composer
- Kadal (2013) Playback Singer
- African Gothic (2013) Thanks
- People Like Us (2012) Original Music Composer
- Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) Original Music Composer
- Ekk Deewana Tha (2012) Original Music Composer
- Ekk Deewana Tha (2012) Playback Singer
- Godfather (2012) Music
- Rockstar (2011) Original Music Composer
- MTV Unplugged India (2011) as Self
- 127 Hours (2010) Original Music Composer
- 127 Hours (2010) Songs
- Enthiran (2010) Playback Singer
- Enthiran (2010) Original Music Composer
- Miral (2010) Songs
- Raavanan (2010) Original Music Composer
- Jhootha Hi Sahi (2010) Original Music Composer
- Ye Maaya Chesave (2010) Original Music Composer
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) Playback Singer
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) Original Music Composer
- Komaram Puli (2010) Original Music Composer
- Raavan (2010) Original Music Composer
- Raavan (2010) Playback Singer
- Ada... A Way of Life (2010) Original Music Composer
- Endhiran Making of Robot (2010) as Self
- Couples Retreat (2009) Original Music Composer
- Blue (2009) Original Music Composer
- Delhi-6 (2009) Original Music Composer
- Passage (2009) Original Music Composer
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Original Music Composer
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Songs
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Original Music Composer
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Playback Singer
- Ghajini (2008) Original Music Composer
- Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) Original Music Composer
- Yuvvraaj (2008) Playback Singer
- Yuvvraaj (2008) Original Music Composer
- Sakkarakatti (2008) Original Music Composer
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) Original Music Composer
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007) Original Music Composer
- Guru (2007) Original Music Composer
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007) Original Music Composer
- Provoked: A True Story (2007) Original Music Composer
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) Original Music Composer
- Rang De Basanti (2006) Original Music Composer
- Varalaru (2006) Original Music Composer
- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) Original Music Composer
- Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino (2005) as Self
- Mangal Pandey - The Rising (2005) Original Music Composer
- Water (2005) Original Music Composer
- Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) Original Music Composer
- Kisna (2005) Music
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Udhaya (2004) Original Music Composer
- Swades (2004) Original Music Composer
- Naani (2004) Original Music Composer
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004) Original Music Composer
- Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) Original Music Composer
- Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004) Original Music Composer
- Yuva (2004) Original Music Composer
- Yuva (2004) Playback Singer
- New (2004) Original Music Composer
- Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004) Original Music Composer
- Boys (2003) Original Music Composer
- Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2003) Original Music Composer
- Parasuram (2003) Songs
- Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003) Music
- Tehzeeb (2003) Music
- Baba (2002) Original Music Composer
- Saathiya (2002) Original Music Composer
- Saathiya (2002) Playback Singer
- Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) Original Music Composer
- Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) Playback Singer
- The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) Original Music Composer
- Kadhal Virus (2002) Original Music Composer
- Alli Arjuna (2002) Music
- Paarthale Paravasam (2001) Original Music Composer
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) Music
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) Playback Singer
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) Original Music Composer
- Star (2001) Music Director
- One 2 Ka 4 (2001) Original Music Composer
- Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) Original Music Composer
- Thenali (2000) Original Music Composer
- Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000) Music
- Fiza (2000) Original Music Composer
- Fiza (2000) Playback Singer
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) Original Music Composer
- Alaipayuthey (2000) Playback Singer
- Alaipayuthey (2000) Original Music Composer
- Rhythm (2000) Original Music Composer
- Pukar (2000) Original Music Composer
- Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) Original Music Composer
- Jodi (1999) Original Music Composer
- Taj Mahal (1999) Original Music Composer
- En Swasa Kaatre (1999) Original Music Composer
- Padayappa (1999) Original Music Composer
- Sangamam (1999) Original Music Composer
- Taal (1999) Original Music Composer
- Mudhalvan (1999) Original Music Composer
- Thakshak (1999) Original Music Composer
- Love You Hamesha (1999) Music
- Dil Se.. (1998) Original Music Composer
- Dil Se.. (1998) Playback Singer
- Jeans (1998) Original Music Composer
- Jeans (1998) Playback Singer
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Playback Singer
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Original Music Composer
- Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) Original Music Composer
- Earth (1998) Original Music Composer
- Ratchagan (1997) Original Music Composer
- Iruvar (1997) Original Music Composer
- Iruvar (1997) Playback Singer
- Minsara Kanavu (1997) Original Music Composer
- Fire (1997) Original Music Composer
- Fire (1997) Playback Singer
- Daud (1997) Original Music Composer
- Daud (1997) Playback Singer
- Vishwa Vidaata (1997) Songs
- Mr. Romeo (1996) Original Music Composer
- Kadhal Desam (1996) Playback Singer
- Kadhal Desam (1996) Original Music Composer
- Anthimanthaarai (1996) Original Music Composer
- Love Birds (1996) Original Music Composer
- Love Birds (1996) Playback Singer
- Indian (1996) Original Music Composer
- Indira (1995) Scoring Mixer
- Indira (1995) Original Music Composer
- Muthu (1995) Playback Singer
- Muthu (1995) Original Music Composer
- Bombay (1995) Playback Singer
- Bombay (1995) Original Music Composer
- Rangeela (1995) Original Music Composer
- Rangeela (1995) Playback Singer
- Vandicholai Chinraasu (1994) Original Music Composer
- May Madham (1994) Original Music Composer
- May Madham (1994) Playback Singer
- Gangmaster (1994) Original Music Composer
- Karuththamma (1994) Original Music Composer
- Pudhiya Mannargal (1994) Original Music Composer
- Duet (1994) Original Music Composer
- Kaadhalan (1994) Original Music Composer
- Kaadhalan (1994) Playback Singer
- Pavithra (1994) Original Music Composer
- Super Police (1994) Playback Singer
- Super Police (1994) Original Music Composer
- The Gentleman (1994) Music
- Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) Original Music Composer
- Uzhavan (1993) Original Music Composer
- Pudhiya Mugam (1993) Original Music Composer
- Gentleman (1993) Original Music Composer
- Thiruda Thiruda (1993) Original Music Composer
- Thiruda Thiruda (1993) Playback Singer
- Roja (1992) Original Music Composer
- Roja (1992) Playback Singer
- Yoddha (1992) Original Music Composer
- Inspector Vikram (1989) Music Arranger
- Punnagai Mannan (1986) Keyboard Programmer
- Adima Changala (1981) Music Supervision Assistant
- Moodupani (1980) Assistant Sound Designer
- Omnibus (1967)
- Moon Walk as A.R. Rahman
- Moon Walk Original Music Composer
- Moon Walk Playback Singer
- Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Krithiga Udhayanithi Film Original Music Composer
- Ebony McQueen Original Music Composer
- Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie Original Music Composer
- Genie Original Music Composer
- Sivakarthikeyan - Venkat Prabhu Film Original Music Composer
- Dilkashi Original Music Composer
- Masoom: The Next Generation Original Music Composer
- Gandhi Original Music Composer
- Killer Original Music Composer
- White Original Music Composer
- Velu Nachiyaar Original Music Composer
- Sangamithra Original Music Composer
- D56 Original Music Composer
- A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
- Untitled LJP Film Original Music Composer