A.R. Rahman
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
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Bigil
2019
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A Little Late with Lilly Singh
2019
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
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Aaraattu
2022
Indian Idol
2004
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The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
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Cooku with Comali
2019
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The Distortion of Sound
2014
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One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
2017
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Jai Ho
2014
Acting
2026
Moon Walk
as A.R. Rahman
2024
Headhunting to Beatboxing
as Self
2024
The Great Indian Kapil Show
as Self
(1 episode)
2022
Aaraattu
as Self
2021
A.R. Rahman Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai
as Himself
2019
Bigil
as Special Appearance in "Singappenney" Song
2019
Rahman
2019
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
as Self
(1 episode)
2019
Cooku with Comali
as Self - Guest
(1 episode)
2018
Mega Icons
as Self
(1 episode)
2018
Harmony with A. R. Rahman
as Self
(5 episodes)
2017
One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
as Self
2017
Roots
2015
The Voice India
as Super Judge
(26 episodes)
2014
The Distortion of Sound
as Self
2014
Jai Ho
as Self
2011
MTV Unplugged India
as Self
(1 episode)
2010
Endhiran Making of Robot
as Self
2005
Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino
as Self
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A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
Directing
2022
Le Musk
Director
Writing
2025
Thug Life
Lyricist
2022
Le Musk
Writer
2021
99 Songs
Story
Production
2024
Headhunting to Beatboxing
Producer
2022
Le Musk
Producer
2021
No Land's Man
Producer
2021
99 Songs
Producer
Sound
2026
Gandhi Talks
Original Music Composer
2026
Lahore 1947
Original Music Composer
2026
Ramayana
Original Music Composer
2026
Main Vaapas Aaunga
Music Director
2026
Moon Walk
Original Music Composer
2026
Moon Walk
Playback Singer
2025
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Original Music Composer
2025
Thug Life
Original Music Composer
2025
Tere Ishk Mein
Original Music Composer
2025
The Diplomat
Music
2025
Thug Life
Playback Singer
2025
Ufff Yeh Siyapaa
Original Music Composer
2025
Tere Ishk Mein
Playback Singer
2024
Ayalaan
Original Music Composer
2024
Ayalaan
Playback Singer
2024
Lal Salaam
Original Music Composer
2024
Maidaan
Music
2024
Amar Singh Chamkila
Original Music Composer
2024
Amar Singh Chamkila
Music Producer
2024
Raayan
Original Music Composer
2024
Raayan
Playback Singer
2024
The Goat Life
Original Music Composer
2024
Project One
Original Music Composer
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Original Music Composer
2023
Pathu Thala
Original Music Composer
2023
Maamannan
Original Music Composer
2023
Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
Music
2023
Pathu Thala
Playback Singer
2023
Maamannan
Playback Singer
2023
Pippa
Original Music Composer
2022
Heropanti 2
Original Music Composer
2022
Iravin Nizhal
Original Music Composer
2022
Heropanti 2
Playback Singer
2022
Le Musk
Original Music Composer
2022
Cobra
Playback Singer
2022
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
Original Music Composer
2022
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
Playback Singer
2022
Malayankunju
Original Music Composer
2022
Mili
Original Music Composer
2022
Mili
Playback Singer
2022
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
Music
2022
Tell It Like a Woman
Original Music Composer
2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Original Music Composer
2022
Cobra
Original Music Composer
2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Playback Singer
2021
Atrangi Re
Original Music Composer
2021
99 Songs
Original Music Composer
2021
Mimi
Playback Singer
2021
Mimi
Original Music Composer
2021
No Land's Man
Original Music Composer
2021
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
Original Music Composer
2021
Navarasa
Original Music Composer
2021
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
Music Producer
2020
Shikara
Original Music Composer
2020
Dil Bechara
Original Music Composer
2020
Dil Bechara
Playback Singer
2020
Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn
Original Music Composer
2019
Blinded by the Light
Original Music Composer
2019
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Original Music Composer
2019
Bigil
Original Music Composer
2019
The Fakir of Venice
Original Music Composer
2019
PM Narendra Modi
Original Music Composer
2019
Blinded by the Light
Music
2019
Bigil
Playback Singer
2018
Sarkar
Playback Singer
2018
2.0
Original Music Composer
2018
Sarkar
Original Music Composer
2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Original Music Composer
2018
Beyond the Clouds
Original Music Composer
2018
Sanju
Original Music Composer
2017
Mersal
Playback Singer
2017
Kaatru Veliyidai
Original Music Composer
2017
Ok Jaanu
Original Music Composer
2017
Mom
Original Music Composer
2017
Mersal
Original Music Composer
2017
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
Original Music Composer
2017
Viceroy's House
Original Music Composer
2017
Ok Jaanu
Playback Singer
2017
Cinema Veeran
Original Music Composer
2016
Jugni
Playback Singer
2016
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Original Music Composer
2016
24
Original Music Composer
2016
Mohenjo Daro
Original Music Composer
2016
Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
Original Music Composer
2016
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
Original Music Composer
2016
#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream
Music
2016
Mohenjo Daro
Playback Singer
2015
Tamasha
Playback Singer
2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
Original Music Composer
2015
I
Original Music Composer
2015
Tamasha
Original Music Composer
2015
Muhammad: The Messenger of God
Original Music Composer
2014
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
Original Music Composer
2014
Kochadaiiyaan
Playback Singer
2014
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Original Music Composer
2014
Million Dollar Arm
Original Music Composer
2014
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Original Music Composer
2014
Highway
Original Music Composer
2014
Nanak Shah Fakir
Music
2014
Highway
Playback Singer
2014
Kochadaiiyaan
Original Music Composer
2014
Lingaa
Original Music Composer
2014
Lingaa
Playback Singer
2014
Everest
Music Director
2013
Kadal
Original Music Composer
2013
Maryan
Original Music Composer
2013
Raanjhanaa
Original Music Composer
2013
Kadal
Playback Singer
2012
Ekk Deewana Tha
Original Music Composer
2012
People Like Us
Original Music Composer
2012
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Original Music Composer
2012
Ekk Deewana Tha
Playback Singer
2012
Godfather
Music
2011
Rockstar
Original Music Composer
2010
Enthiran
Playback Singer
2010
Raavan
Original Music Composer
2010
127 Hours
Original Music Composer
2010
Jhootha Hi Sahi
Original Music Composer
2010
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Playback Singer
2010
Enthiran
Original Music Composer
2010
Raavanan
Original Music Composer
2010
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Original Music Composer
2010
Ye Maaya Chesave
Original Music Composer
2010
Komaram Puli
Original Music Composer
2010
Ada... A Way of Life
Original Music Composer
2010
Raavan
Playback Singer
2010
Miral
Songs
2010
127 Hours
Songs
2009
Blue
Original Music Composer
2009
Couples Retreat
Original Music Composer
2009
Delhi-6
Original Music Composer
2009
Passage
Original Music Composer
2008
Slumdog Millionaire
Original Music Composer
2008
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Original Music Composer
2008
Sakkarakatti
Original Music Composer
2008
Ghajini
Original Music Composer
2008
Yuvvraaj
Playback Singer
2008
Yuvvraaj
Original Music Composer
2008
Jodhaa Akbar
Original Music Composer
2008
Jodhaa Akbar
Playback Singer
2008
Slumdog Millionaire
Songs
2007
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Original Music Composer
2007
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Original Music Composer
2007
Guru
Original Music Composer
2007
Provoked: A True Story
Original Music Composer
2007
Sivaji: The Boss
Original Music Composer
2006
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Original Music Composer
2006
Rang De Basanti
Original Music Composer
2006
Varalaru
Original Music Composer
2005
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Original Music Composer
2005
Kisna
Music
2005
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Original Music Composer
2005
Water
Original Music Composer
2005
Bose: The Forgotten Hero
Original Music Composer
2004
Udhaya
Music
2004
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Music
2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Original Music Composer
2004
Yuva
Original Music Composer
2004
Naani
Original Music Composer
2004
New
Original Music Composer
2004
Swades
Original Music Composer
2004
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Original Music Composer
2004
Yuva
Playback Singer
2004
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
Original Music Composer
2003
Warriors of Heaven and Earth
Original Music Composer
2003
Tehzeeb
Music
2003
Parasuram
Music
2003
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
Music
2003
Boys
Original Music Composer
2002
Kannathil Muthamittal
Original Music Composer
2002
Alli Arjuna
Music
2002
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Original Music Composer
2002
Kadhal Virus
Original Music Composer
2002
Baba
Original Music Composer
2002
Saathiya
Original Music Composer
2002
Kannathil Muthamittal
Playback Singer
2002
Saathiya
Playback Singer
2001
Nayak: The Real Hero
Original Music Composer
2001
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Music
2001
One 2 Ka 4
Original Music Composer
2001
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Playback Singer
2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Original Music Composer
2001
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Original Music Composer
2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Original Music Composer
2000
Thenali
Original Music Composer
2000
Alaipayuthey
Playback Singer
2000
Alaipayuthey
Original Music Composer
2000
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Music
2000
Fiza
Original Music Composer
2000
Fiza
Playback Singer
2000
Rhythm
Original Music Composer
2000
Pukar
Original Music Composer
1999
Mudhalvan
Original Music Composer
1999
Thakshak
Music
1999
Love You Hamesha
Music
1999
Kadhalar Dhinam
Original Music Composer
1999
Padayappa
Original Music Composer
1999
Jodi
Original Music Composer
1999
Taj Mahal
Original Music Composer
1999
En Swasa Kaatre
Original Music Composer
1999
Taal
Original Music Composer
1999
Sangamam
Original Music Composer
1998
Earth
Original Music Composer
1998
Jeans
Original Music Composer
1998
Dil Se..
Original Music Composer
1998
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Original Music Composer
1998
Dil Se..
Playback Singer
1998
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Playback Singer
1998
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Original Music Composer
1998
Jeans
Playback Singer
1997
Iruvar
Original Music Composer
1997
Fire
Original Music Composer
1997
Daud
Original Music Composer
1997
Ratchagan
Original Music Composer
1997
Fire
Playback Singer
1997
Minsara Kanavu
Original Music Composer
1997
Daud
Playback Singer
1997
Iruvar
Playback Singer
1996
Indian
Original Music Composer
1996
Love Birds
Original Music Composer
1996
Love Birds
Playback Singer
1996
Anthimanthaarai
Original Music Composer
1996
Kadhal Desam
Playback Singer
1996
Kadhal Desam
Original Music Composer
1996
Mr. Romeo
Original Music Composer
1995
Rangeela
Original Music Composer
1995
Bombay
Playback Singer
1995
Bombay
Original Music Composer
1995
Rangeela
Playback Singer
1995
Muthu
Playback Singer
1995
Muthu
Original Music Composer
1995
Indira
Scoring Mixer
1995
Indira
Original Music Composer
1994
Kaadhalan
Original Music Composer
1994
Pavithra
Original Music Composer
1994
Vandicholai Chinraasu
Original Music Composer
1994
Super Police
Playback Singer
1994
Duet
Original Music Composer
1994
Gangmaster
Original Music Composer
1994
Super Police
Original Music Composer
1994
May Madham
Original Music Composer
1994
May Madham
Playback Singer
1994
Kaadhalan
Playback Singer
1994
Karuththamma
Original Music Composer
1994
Pudhiya Mannargal
Original Music Composer
1994
The Gentleman
Music
1993
Thiruda Thiruda
Original Music Composer
1993
Pudhiya Mugam
Original Music Composer
1993
Gentleman
Original Music Composer
1993
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Original Music Composer
1993
Uzhavan
Original Music Composer
1993
Thiruda Thiruda
Playback Singer
1992
Roja
Original Music Composer
1992
Yoddha
Original Music Composer
1992
Roja
Playback Singer
1989
Inspector Vikram
Music Arranger
1986
Punnagai Mannan
Keyboard Programmer
1981
Adima Changala
Music Supervision Assistant
1980
Moodupani
Assistant Sound Designer
—
Sangamithra
Original Music Composer
—
A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
Sound
—
Genie
Original Music Composer
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Velu Nachiyaar
Sound
—
D56
Original Music Composer
—
Killer
Music
—
Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie
Original Music Composer
—
Untitled LJP Film
Original Music Composer
—
Dilkashi
Original Music Composer
—
Ebony McQueen
Original Music Composer
—
Gandhi
Music Director
Crew
2020
Atkan Chatkan
Presenter
2013
African Gothic
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