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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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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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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Maa Tujhe Salaam World Tour
2001
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Vande Mataram Album
1997
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Bombay (Soundtrack)
1995
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Thalapathy (Soundtrack)
1991
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174
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🎬 Film
Moonwalk
composer
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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
Tere Ishk Mein
composer
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🎬 Film
Raayan
composer
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Amar Singh Chamkila
Composer
3 collaborators
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Maidaan
Composer
2 collaborators
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Pippa
composer
📄 Campaign
A.R. Rahman — Live Tours & The Ongoing Legacy
primary_creator
2 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Malayankunju
composer
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Cobra
composer
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Mili
Composer
1 collaborator
📄 Other
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
4 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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Dil Bechara
composer
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Blinded by the Light
composer
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Sarvam Thaala Mayam
composer
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Composer
3 collaborators
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2.0 (2018)
Composer
2 collaborators
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Sarkar
Composer
3 collaborators
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Viceroy's House
composer
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Beyond the Clouds
composer
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Kaatru Veliyidai
composer
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Sachin: A Billion Dreams
composer
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Ok Jaanu
composer
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102 Not Out
composer
🎬 Film
Mersal
Composer
4 collaborators
★ ₹248 crore worldwide
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Mohenjo Daro
composer
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Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
composer
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Sahasame Swasaga Sagipo
composer
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24
composer
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Pelé: Birth of a Legend
composer
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Muhammad: The Messenger of God
composer
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I
composer
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A Slumdog Millionaire Goes Dancing
composer
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O Kadhal Kanmani
Composer
4 collaborators
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Tamasha
Composer
4 collaborators
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Exclusion
composer
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Kaaviya Thalaivan
composer
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Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
composer
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Million Dollar Arm
composer
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Highway
composer
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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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Mariyaan
composer
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Raanjhnaa
composer
📄 Other
Kadal (Soundtrack)
Composer
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People Like Us
composer
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Godfather
composer
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Ekk Deewana Tha
Composer
2 collaborators
🎬 Film
Rockstar (2011)
Composer
2 collaborators
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Ada... A Way of Life
composer
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Puli
composer
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Raavanan
composer
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127 Hours
composer
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Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
composer
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Jhootha Hi Sahi
Composer
1 collaborator
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Enthiran
Composer
3 collaborators
🎬 Film
Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
Composer
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Grammy Award — Slumdog
Artist
★ Grammy Award 2010
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Passage
composer
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Couples Retreat
composer
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Blue
Composer
3 collaborators
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Academy Award Win — Slumdog
Artist
★ 2 Academy Awards in one night
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Delhi 6 (Soundtrack)
Composer
★ Filmfare Award Best Music
📄 Other
Jai Ho (Song)
Composer
1 collaborator
★ 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
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5 collaborators
★ ["Academy Award Best Original Score (A
🎬 Film
Slumdog Millionaire
What does it take to find the one you love?
Composer
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5 collaborators
★ ["Academy Award Best Original Score (A
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Sakkarakatti
composer
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Ghajini
composer
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🎬 Film
Yuvvraaj
Composer
4 collaborators
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Jodhaa Akbar
Composer
1 collaborator
★ Filmfare Award Best Film
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Sajni
composer
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Bombil and Beatrice
composer
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age
composer
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Sivaji
Composer
2 collaborators
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Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Composer
2 collaborators
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Provoked
composer
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Varalaru
composer
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Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
composer
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Rang De Basanti
Composer
3 collaborators
★ BAFTA nomination Best Non-English Language Film
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Kisna: The Warrior Poet
composer
🎬
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Anbe Aaruyire
composer
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Water
Composer
2 collaborators
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Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
composer
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Dev
composer
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New
composer
🎬
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Naani
composer
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🎬 Film
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
composer
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🎬 Film
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
composer
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The One Who My Heart Calls Mine
composer
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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
🎬 Film
Swades
Composer
1 collaborator
★ National Film Award for Best Cinematography
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Parasuram
composer
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Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
composer
🎬
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Enakku 20 Unakku 18
composer
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Tehzeeb
composer
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Boys
composer
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Warriors of Heaven and Earth
composer
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Alli Arjuna
composer
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Kadhal Virus
composer
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Baba
Composer
3 collaborators
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The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Composer
2 collaborators
🎬 Film
Lagaan
Once upon a time in India.
Composer
4 collaborators
★ ["Academy Award Nomination Best Foreign Language Film (2002)","BAFTA Nomination Outstanding British Film","Filmfare Award Best Film","National Film Award Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment"]
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Star
composer
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Zubeidaa
composer
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Nayak
Composer
4 collaborators
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One 2 Ka 4
Composer
2 collaborators
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Maa Tujhe Salaam World Tour
Performer
★ First major Indian film music world tour
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Rhythm
composer
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Kandukondain Kandukondain
actor
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Pukar
Composer
2 collaborators
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Thenali
Composer
2 collaborators
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Taj Mahal
composer
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Kadhalar Dhinam
composer
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En Swasa Kaatre
composer
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Sangamam
composer
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Jodi
composer
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Mudhalvan
composer
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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
2 collaborators
★ ["National Film Award Best Cinematography","Filmfare Award Best Music Director (A
🎬 Film
Dil Se..
From the heart.
Composer
2 collaborators
★ ["National Film Award Best Cinematography","Filmfare Award Best Music Director (A
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🎬 Film
Jeans
composer
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Kabhi Na Kabhi
Composer
3 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Ratchagan
composer
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🎬 Film
Minsara Kanavu
composer
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🎬 Film
Iruvar
Composer
2 collaborators
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Vishwavidhaata
Composer
2 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Daud
Composer
2 collaborators
📄 Other
Vande Mataram Album
Artist
★ Best-selling Indian album of 1990s
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🎬 Film
Love Birds
composer
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🎬 Film
Anthimanthaarai
composer
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🎬 Film
Mr. Romeo
composer
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🎬 Film
Kadhal Desam
composer
🎬
🎬 Film
Fire
composer
🎬 Film
Indian (1996)
Composer
2 collaborators
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🎬 Film
Indira
composer
🎬 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
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🎬 Film
Super Police
composer
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🎬 Film
Palnati Pourusham
composer
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🎬 Film
Duet
composer
🎬
🎬 Film
Vandicholai Chinraasu
composer
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Gangmaster
composer
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May Madham
composer
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Pavithra
composer
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Pudhiya Mannargal
composer
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Kadhalan
composer
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Karuththamma
composer
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Kizhakku Cheemayile
composer
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Pudhiya Mugam
composer
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Uzhavan
composer
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Thiruda Thiruda
composer
🎬
🎬 Film
Gentleman
composer
🎵 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
🎬 Film
Roja
Love. Loyalty. India.
Composer
★ ["National Film Award Best Music Direction (A
📄 Other
Thalapathy (Soundtrack)
Composer
🎬
🎬 Film
Le Musk
director
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🎬 Film
Q61374954
composer
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🎬 Film
Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life
composer
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🎬 Film
Q16310611
composer
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🎬 Film
Genie
composer
🎬
🎬 Film
Aaraattu
Actor
4 collaborators
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Career Timeline
168 projects
2025
2008
Film
Slumdog Millionaire
Composer — Academy Award Winner
Film
Slumdog Millionaire
Music
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) — A.R. Rahman: Oscar, Grammy, BAFTA, Golden Globe
Composer — Slumdog Millionaire (Oscar+Grammy+BAFTA+GG)
Film
Yuvvraaj
Music Composer
Film
Sakkarakatti
composer
Film
Jodhaa Akbar
Film
Ghajini
composer
2004
Film
Udhaya
Music Composer
Film
New
composer
Film
Naani
composer
Film
Swades
Film
Lakeer – Forbidden Lines
Music Composer
Film
Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
composer
Film
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
composer
Film
Yuva
Music Composer
Film
The One Who My Heart Calls Mine
composer
Film
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
composer
Film
Dev
composer
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