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.
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Films (226)
P Susheela Biopic
2027 · Producer
Inji Vellam
2027 · Original Music Composer
Ramayana : L'avènement d'une légende
2026 · Original Music Composer
Batwara 1947
2026 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Main Vaapas Aaunga
2026 · Original Music Composer
Peddi
2026 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Gandhi parle
2026 · Original Music Composer
Tere Ishk Mein
2025 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Ufff Yeh Siyapaa
2025 · Original Music Composer
Thug Life
2025 · Original Music Composer, Lyricist, Playback Singer
The Diplomat
2025 · Music
Chhaava
2025 · Original Music Composer
Kadhalikka Neramillai
2025 · Original Music Composer
Headhunting to Beatboxing
2024 · Self, Producer
Raayan
2024 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Amar Singh Chamkila
2024 · Original Music Composer, Music Producer
Maidaan
2024 · Original Music Composer
The Goat Life
2024 · Original Music Composer
Lal Salaam
2024 · Original Music Composer
Ayalaan
2024 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pippa
2023 · Original Music Composer
Maamannan
2023 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
PS 2 - Ponniyin Selvan Partie 2
2023 · Original Music Composer
Pathu Thala
2023 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
2023 · Original Music Composer
Mili
2022 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Tell It Like a Woman
2022 · Original Music Composer
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
2022 · Music
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
2022 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Cobra
2022 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Malayankunju
2022 · Original Music Composer
Iravin Nizhal
2022 · Original Music Composer
Le Musk
2022 · Original Music Composer, Producer, Director, Writer
Heropanti 2
2022 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Aaraattu
2022 · Self
Atrangi Re
2021 · Original Music Composer
A.R. Rahman Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai
2021 · Himself
No Land's Man
2021 · Producer, Original Music Composer
Mimi
2021 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Atkan Chatkan
2020 · Presenter
Dil Bechara
2020 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn
2020 · Original Music Composer
Shikara
2020 · Original Music Composer
Bigil
2019 · Special Appearance in "Singappenney" Song, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
99 Songs
2019 · Original Music Composer, Producer, Story
Music of my Life
2019 · Original Music Composer, Music
PM Narendra Modi
2019 · Original Music Composer
Rahman
2019
The Fakir of Venice
2019 · Original Music Composer
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
2019 · Original Music Composer
2.0
2018 · Original Music Composer
Sarkar
2018 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Sanju
2018 · Original Music Composer
Beyond the Clouds
2018 · Original Music Composer
Mersal
2017 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
2017 · Self
Mom
2017 · Original Music Composer
Cinema Veeran
2017 · Original Music Composer
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
2017 · Original Music Composer
Kaatru Veliyidai
2017 · Original Music Composer
Le Dernier Vice-Roi des Indes
2017 · Original Music Composer
Roots
2017
OK Jaanu
2017 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
2016 · Original Music Composer
Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
2016 · Original Music Composer
Mohenjo Daro
2016 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pelé - Naissance d'une légende
2016 · Original Music Composer
24
2016 · Original Music Composer
#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream
2016 · Music
Jugni
2016 · Playback Singer
Tamasha
2015 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Muhammad: The Messenger of God
2015 · Original Music Composer
Ok Kanmani - Ô ma chérie d’amour
2015 · Original Music Composer
I
2015 · Original Music Composer
Lingaa
2014 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kaaviya Thalaivan - Les virtuoses
2014 · Original Music Composer
Les Recettes du bonheur
2014 · Original Music Composer
The Distortion of Sound
2014 · Self
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
2014 · Original Music Composer
Kochadaiiyaan
2014 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Nanak Shah Fakir
2014 · Music
Un lancer à un million de dollars
2014 · Original Music Composer
Highway
2014 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Jai Ho
2014 · Self
African Gothic
2013 · Thanks
Maryan
2013 · Original Music Composer
RAANJHANAA
2013 · Original Music Composer
Kadal
2013 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Jusqu'à mon dernier Souffle
2012 · Original Music Composer
Godfather
2012 · Music
Des Gens Comme Nous
2012 · Original Music Composer
Ekk Deewana Tha
2012 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Rockstar
2011 · Original Music Composer
Ada... A Way of Life
2010 · Original Music Composer
127 Heures
2010 · Original Music Composer, Songs
Jhootha Hi Sahi
2010 · Original Music Composer
Enthiran
2010 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Miral
2010 · Songs
Komaram Puli
2010 · Original Music Composer
Raavan
2010 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Raavanan
2010 · Original Music Composer
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2010 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Ye Maaya Chesave
2010 · Original Music Composer
Endhiran Making of Robot
2010 · Self
Blue
2009 · Original Music Composer
Thérapie de couples
2009 · Original Music Composer
Passage
2009 · Original Music Composer
Delhi-6
2009 · Original Music Composer
Ghajini
2008 · Original Music Composer
Yuvvraaj
2008 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Le pouilleux millionnaire
2008 · Original Music Composer, Songs
Sakkarakatti
2008 · Original Music Composer
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
2008 · Original Music Composer
Jodhaa Akbar
2008 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007 · Original Music Composer
Elizabeth : l'âge d'or
2007 · Original Music Composer
Sivaji: The Boss
2007 · Original Music Composer
Provoked
2007 · Original Music Composer
Guru
2007 · Original Music Composer
Varalaru
2006 · Original Music Composer
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
2006 · Original Music Composer
Rang de Basanti
2006 · Original Music Composer
Water
2005 · Original Music Composer
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
2005 · Original Music Composer
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
2005 · Original Music Composer
Bose, le héros oublié
2005 · Original Music Composer
Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino
2005 · Self
Kisna
2005 · Music
Swades : Nous, le peuple
2004 · Original Music Composer
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004 · Original Music Composer
New
2004 · Original Music Composer
Yuva
2004 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Original Music Composer
Naani
2004 · Original Music Composer
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
2004 · Original Music Composer
Udhaya
2004 · Original Music Composer
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004 · Original Music Composer
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
2003 · Music
Tehzeeb
2003 · Music
Les Guerriers de l'empire céleste
2003 · Original Music Composer
Boys
2003 · Original Music Composer
Parasuram
2003 · Songs
Kadhal Virus
2002 · Original Music Composer
Saathiya
2002 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Baba
2002 · Original Music Composer
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002 · Original Music Composer
Un baiser sur la joue
2002 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Alli Arjuna
2002 · Music
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 · Original Music Composer
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001 · Original Music Composer
Star
2001 · Music Director
Lagaan
2001 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
One 2 Ka 4
2001 · Original Music Composer
Thenali
2000 · Original Music Composer
Rhythm
2000 · Original Music Composer
Fiza
2000 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000 · Original Music Composer
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000 · Music
Alaipayuthey
2000 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Pukar
2000 · Original Music Composer
Thakshak
1999 · Original Music Composer
Mudhalvan
1999 · Original Music Composer
Taj Mahal
1999 · Original Music Composer
Jodi
1999 · Original Music Composer
Taal
1999 · Original Music Composer
Sangamam
1999 · Original Music Composer
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999 · Original Music Composer
Love You Hamesha
1999 · Music
Padayappa
1999 · Original Music Composer
En Swasa Kaatre
1999 · Original Music Composer
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
1998 · Original Music Composer
Earth
1998 · Original Music Composer
Dil Se..
1998 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Jeans
1998 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Ratchagan
1997 · Original Music Composer
Fire
1997 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Daud
1997 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Vishwa Vidaata
1997 · Songs
Iruvar
1997 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Minsara Kanavu
1997 · Original Music Composer
Mr. Romeo
1996 · Original Music Composer
Kadhal Desam
1996 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Anthimanthaarai
1996 · Original Music Composer
Indian
1996 · Original Music Composer
Love Birds
1996 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Muthu
1995 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Rangeela
1995 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Indira
1995 · Scoring Mixer, Original Music Composer
Bombay
1995 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Pudhiya Mannargal
1994 · Original Music Composer
The Gentleman
1994 · Music
Karuththamma
1994 · Original Music Composer
Pavithra
1994 · Original Music Composer
Kaadhalan
1994 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
May Madham
1994 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Gangmaster
1994 · Original Music Composer
Super Police
1994 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Duet
1994 · Original Music Composer
Vandicholai Chinraasu
1994 · Original Music Composer
Thiruda Thiruda
1993 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1993 · Original Music Composer
Uzhavan
1993 · Original Music Composer
Gentleman
1993 · Original Music Composer
Pudhiya Mugam
1993 · Original Music Composer
Yoddha
1992 · Original Music Composer
Roja
1992 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Inspector Vikram
1989 · Music Arranger
Punnagai Mannan
1986 · Keyboard Programmer
Adima Changala
1981 · Music Supervision Assistant
Moodupani
1980 · Assistant Sound Designer
A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
Moon Walk
· A.R. Rahman, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Sangamithra
· Original Music Composer
Genie
· Original Music Composer
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
· Original Music Composer
Untitled LJP Film
· Original Music Composer
Dilkashi
· Original Music Composer
Ebony McQueen
· Original Music Composer
Masoom: The Next Generation
· Original Music Composer
Killer
· Original Music Composer
White
· Original Music Composer
Velu Nachiyaar
· Original Music Composer
Mahabharata
· Music
Séries (17)
Tamil Idol
2026 · Guest
Sony Vizha Grand Launch
2026 · Self
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024 · Self
LEGEND
2023
Burari : Le mystère d'une tragédie familiale
2021 · Original Music Composer, Music Producer
Navarasa : neuf émotions
2021 · Original Music Composer
Cooku with Comali
2019 · Self - Guest
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
2019 · Self
Mega Icons
2018 · Self
Harmony with A. R. Rahman
2018 · Self
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Self
The Voice (Inde)
2015 · Super Judge
Everest
2014 · Original Music Composer
MTV Unplugged India
2011 · Self
Indian Idol
2004 · Self
Omnibus
1967
Gandhi
· Original Music Composer