A.R. Rahman
About Me
Allah Rakha Rahman is one of the world's most celebrated composers, a two-time Academy Award winner, two-time Grammy Award winner, and recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Born in Chennai in 1967 as A.S. Dileep Kumar, he embraced Islam in his twenties. His 1992 debut score for Mani Ratnam's "Roja" redefined Indian film music, and he has since scored 150+ films across Tamil, Hindi, English, and other languages — including "Bombay", "Dil Se..", "Lagaan", "Slumdog Millionaire" (which won him two Oscars for the score and the song "Jai Ho"), "127 Hours", "Rockstar", "Highway", "Rangoon", and "Ponniyin Selvan". Rahman runs the KM Music Conservatory in Chennai training the next generation of Indian musicians and has scored some of Broadway's biggest musicals (Bombay Dreams). He remains one of the world's highest-grossing composers and a beloved global figure.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 6 Jan 1966, Chennai
- Parents
- R. K. Shekhar
- Siblings
- Rahman, A. R. Reihana
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Portfolio
Career Highlights
Roja 30th Anniversary Celebration
2022
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Ponniyin Selvan Soundtrack
2022
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Kadal (Soundtrack)
2013
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Rockstar (Soundtrack)
2011
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Grammy Award — Slumdog
2010
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Jai Ho (Song)
2009
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Delhi 6 (Soundtrack)
2009
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Academy Award Win — Slumdog
2009
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Jodhaa Akbar (Soundtrack)
2008
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Slumdog Millionaire (Soundtrack)
2008
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Rang De Basanti (Soundtrack)
2006
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Swades (Soundtrack)
2004
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🎬 Film
Peddi
Composer
2 collaborators
📄 Campaign
Warren Buffett's Succession — Berkshire Under Greg Abel
content_creator
2 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Amar Singh Chamkila
Composer
3 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Maidaan
Composer
2 collaborators
📄 Campaign
A.R. Rahman — Live Tours & The Ongoing Legacy
primary_creator
2 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Mili
Composer
1 collaborator
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Ponniyin Selvan Soundtrack
Composer
★ National Film Award nomination
📄 Other
Roja 30th Anniversary Celebration
Artist
★ 30-year landmark in Indian cinema
🎬 Film
Atrangi Re
Sara's most mature performance
Composer
3 collaborators
★ ["Disney+ Hotstar Hit","AR Rahman Music Acclaimed","Sara Mature Performance"]
🎬 Film
99 Songs (Film)
Director/Producer
★ AR Rahman directorial debut
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🎬 Film
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Composer
3 collaborators
🎬 Film
2.0 (2018)
Composer
2 collaborators
🎬 Film
Sarkar
Composer
3 collaborators
🎬 Film
Mersal
Composer
4 collaborators
★ ₹248 crore worldwide
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🎬 Film
O Kadhal Kanmani
Composer
4 collaborators
🎬 Film
Tamasha
Composer
3 collaborators
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The Hundred-Foot Journey
Composer
4 collaborators
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Kochadaiyaan
Composer
3 collaborators
🎬 Film
Lingaa (2014)
Composer
2 collaborators
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Kadal (Soundtrack)
Composer
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🎬 Film
Ekk Deewana Tha
Composer
2 collaborators
🎬 Film
Rockstar (2011)
Composer
2 collaborators
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Rockstar (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ National Film Award Best Music Direction
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🎬 Film
Jhootha Hi Sahi
Composer
1 collaborator
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Enthiran
Composer
2 collaborators
🎬 Film
Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
Composer
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Grammy Award — Slumdog
Artist
★ Grammy Award 2010
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🎬 Film
Blue
Composer
3 collaborators
📄 Other
Academy Award Win — Slumdog
Artist
★ 2 Academy Awards in one night
📄 Other
Delhi 6 (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ Filmfare Award Best Music
📄 Other
Jai Ho (Song)
Composer
★ Academy Award Best Original Song 2009
🎵 Music
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) — A.R. Rahman: Oscar, Grammy, BAFTA, Golden Globe
talent
🎬 Film
Slumdog Millionaire
What does it take to find the one you love?
creator
3 collaborators
★ ["Academy Award Best Original Score (A
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🎬 Film
Yuvvraaj
Composer
4 collaborators
📄 Other
Slumdog Millionaire (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ 2 Academy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, Golden Globe 2009
📄 Other
Jodhaa Akbar (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ National Film Award Best Music Direction
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🎬 Film
Sivaji
Composer
2 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Composer
2 collaborators
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Rang De Basanti (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ Filmfare Award Best Music Direction
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🎬 Film
Water
Composer
2 collaborators
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Lakeer – Forbidden Lines
Composer
2 collaborators
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Udhaya
Composer
2 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Yuva
Composer
+1
5 collaborators
📄 Other
Swades (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ Filmfare Award Best Music Direction
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🎬 Film
Baba
Composer
3 collaborators
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The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Composer
2 collaborators
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Nayak
Composer
4 collaborators
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One 2 Ka 4
Composer
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Lagaan (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ Oscar nomination Best Original Score
📄 Other
Maa Tujhe Salaam World Tour
Performer
★ First major Indian film music world tour
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Pukar
Composer
2 collaborators
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Thenali
Composer
2 collaborators
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Taal
Composer
+1
2 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Thakshak
Composer
3 collaborators
🎬 Film
Padayappa (1999)
Composer
2 collaborators
🎵 Music
Dil Se (1998) — A.R. Rahman: Chaiyya Chaiyya Global Phenomenon
talent
🎬 Film
Dil Se..
From the heart.
creator
★ ["National Film Award Best Cinematography","Filmfare Award Best Music Director (A
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🎬 Film
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Composer
3 collaborators
📄 Other
Dil Se (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ BBC World Music Chart #1
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Iruvar
Composer
2 collaborators
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Vishwavidhaata
Composer
2 collaborators
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Daud
Composer
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Vande Mataram Album
Artist
★ Best-selling Indian album of 1990s
🎬 Film
Indian (1996)
Composer
2 collaborators
🎬 Film
Muthu (1995)
Composer
4 collaborators
📄 Other
Bombay (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ National Film Award Best Music Direction
🎬 Film
Rangeela
Composer
2 collaborators
★ Filmfare Award Best Film
🎵 Music
Roja (1992) — A.R. Rahman Debut: National Award Age 26
talent
🎬 Film
Roja
Love. Loyalty. India.
creator
★ ["National Film Award Best Music Direction (A
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Roja (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ National Film Award Best Music Direction
📄 Other
Thalapathy (Soundtrack)
Composer
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🎬 Film
Aaraattu
Actor
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