A.R. Rahman
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- January 6, 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
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
Photos
Filmography
Sangamithra
Movie · Original Music Composer
Genie
Movie · Original Music Composer
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Movie · Original Music Composer
Untitled LJP Film
Movie · Original Music Composer
Dilkashi
Movie · Original Music Composer
Moon Walk
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Ebony McQueen
Movie · Original Music Composer
Masoom: The Next Generation
Movie · Original Music Composer
Killer
Movie · Original Music Composer
White
Movie · Original Music Composer
Velu Nachiyaar
Movie · Original Music Composer
Mahabharata
Movie · Music
Gandhi
TV · Original Music Composer · 6 eps
Inji Vellam
Movie · Original Music Composer
Gandhi Talks
Movie · Original Music Composer
Batwara 1947
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Peddi
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
Movie · Original Music Composer
Main Vaapas Aaunga
Movie · Original Music Composer
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Movie · Original Music Composer
Thug Life
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Tere Ishk Mein
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Chhaava
Movie · Original Music Composer
The Diplomat
Movie · Music
Ufff Yeh Siyapaa
Movie · Original Music Composer
Ayalaan
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Lal Salaam
Movie · Original Music Composer
Amar Singh Chamkila
Movie · Original Music Composer, Music Producer
Raayan
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
The Goat Life
Movie · Original Music Composer
Maidaan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Movie · Original Music Composer
Pathu Thala
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Maamannan
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pippa
Movie · Original Music Composer
Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
Movie · Original Music Composer
Heropanti 2
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Iravin Nizhal
Movie · Original Music Composer
Le Musk
Movie · Original Music Composer
Cobra
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Malayankunju
Movie · Original Music Composer
Mili
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
Movie · Music
Tell It Like a Woman
Movie · Original Music Composer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Atrangi Re
Movie · Original Music Composer
Mimi
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
No Land's Man
Movie · Original Music Composer
Navarasa
TV · Original Music Composer · 1 ep
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
TV · Original Music Composer, Music Producer · 3 eps
Shikara
Movie · Original Music Composer
Dil Bechara
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn
Movie · Original Music Composer
99 Songs
Movie · Original Music Composer
Blinded by the Light
Movie · Original Music Composer
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Movie · Original Music Composer
Bigil
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
The Fakir of Venice
Movie · Original Music Composer
PM Narendra Modi
Movie · Original Music Composer
Sarkar
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
2.0
Movie · Original Music Composer
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Beyond the Clouds
Movie · Original Music Composer
Sanju
Movie · Original Music Composer
Mersal
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kaatru Veliyidai
Movie · Original Music Composer
Ok Jaanu
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Mom
Movie · Original Music Composer
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
Movie · Original Music Composer
Viceroy's House
Movie · Original Music Composer
Cinema Veeran
Movie · Original Music Composer
Jugni
Movie · Playback Singer
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Movie · Original Music Composer
24
Movie · Original Music Composer
Mohenjo Daro
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
Movie · Original Music Composer
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
Movie · Original Music Composer
#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream
Movie · Music
Tamasha
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
O Kadhal Kanmani
Movie · Original Music Composer
I
Movie · Original Music Composer
Muhammad: The Messenger of God
Movie · Original Music Composer
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
Movie · Original Music Composer
Kochadaiiyaan
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Million Dollar Arm
Movie · Original Music Composer
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Movie · Original Music Composer
Highway
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Nanak Shah Fakir
Movie · Music
Lingaa
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Everest
TV · Original Music Composer · 102 eps
Kadal
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Maryan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Raanjhanaa
Movie · Original Music Composer
Ekk Deewana Tha
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
People Like Us
Movie · Original Music Composer
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Godfather
Movie · Music
Rockstar
Movie · Original Music Composer
Enthiran
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Raavan
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
127 Hours
Movie · Original Music Composer, Songs
Jhootha Hi Sahi
Movie · Original Music Composer
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Raavanan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Ye Maaya Chesave
Movie · Original Music Composer
Komaram Puli
Movie · Original Music Composer
Ada... A Way of Life
Movie · Original Music Composer
Miral
Movie · Songs
Blue
Movie · Original Music Composer
Couples Retreat
Movie · Original Music Composer
Delhi-6
Movie · Original Music Composer
Passage
Movie · Original Music Composer
Slumdog Millionaire
Movie · Original Music Composer, Songs
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Movie · Original Music Composer
Sakkarakatti
Movie · Original Music Composer
Ghajini
Movie · Original Music Composer
Yuvvraaj
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Jodhaa Akbar
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Movie · Original Music Composer
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Guru
Movie · Original Music Composer
Provoked
Movie · Original Music Composer
Sivaji: The Boss
Movie · Original Music Composer
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Movie · Original Music Composer
Rang De Basanti
Movie · Original Music Composer
Varalaru
Movie · Original Music Composer
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Movie · Original Music Composer
Kisna
Movie · Music
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Movie · Original Music Composer
Water
Movie · Original Music Composer
Bose: The Forgotten Hero
Movie · Original Music Composer
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Movie · Original Music Composer
Yuva
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Naani
Movie · Original Music Composer
New
Movie · Original Music Composer
Swades
Movie · Original Music Composer
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Movie · Original Music Composer
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
Movie · Original Music Composer
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Movie · Original Music Composer
Udhaya
Movie · Original Music Composer
Warriors of Heaven and Earth
Movie · Original Music Composer
Tehzeeb
Movie · Music
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
Movie · Music
Boys
Movie · Original Music Composer
Parasuram
Movie · Songs
Kannathil Muthamittal
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Alli Arjuna
Movie · Music
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Movie · Original Music Composer
Kadhal Virus
Movie · Original Music Composer
Baba
Movie · Original Music Composer
Saathiya
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Nayak: The Real Hero
Movie · Original Music Composer
One 2 Ka 4
Movie · Original Music Composer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Paarthale Paravasam
Movie · Original Music Composer
Star
Movie · Music Director
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Movie · Original Music Composer
Thenali
Movie · Original Music Composer
Alaipayuthey
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Movie · Music
Fiza
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Rhythm
Movie · Original Music Composer
Pukar
Movie · Original Music Composer
Mudhalvan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Love You Hamesha
Movie · Music
Kadhalar Dhinam
Movie · Original Music Composer
Padayappa
Movie · Original Music Composer
Jodi
Movie · Original Music Composer
Taj Mahal
Movie · Original Music Composer
En Swasa Kaatre
Movie · Original Music Composer
Taal
Movie · Original Music Composer
Sangamam
Movie · Original Music Composer
Thakshak
Movie · Original Music Composer
Earth
Movie · Original Music Composer
Jeans
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Dil Se..
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Movie · Original Music Composer
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Iruvar
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Fire
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Daud
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Ratchagan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Minsara Kanavu
Movie · Original Music Composer
Vishwa Vidaata
Movie · Songs
Indian
Movie · Original Music Composer
Love Birds
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Anthimanthaarai
Movie · Original Music Composer
Kadhal Desam
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Mr. Romeo
Movie · Original Music Composer
Rangeela
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Bombay
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Muthu
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Indira
Movie · Scoring Mixer, Original Music Composer
Kaadhalan
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pavithra
Movie · Original Music Composer
Vandicholai Chinraasu
Movie · Original Music Composer
Super Police
Movie · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Duet
Movie · Original Music Composer
Gangmaster
Movie · Original Music Composer
May Madham
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Karuththamma
Movie · Original Music Composer
Pudhiya Mannargal
Movie · Original Music Composer
The Gentleman
Movie · Music
Thiruda Thiruda
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mugam
Movie · Original Music Composer
Gentleman
Movie · Original Music Composer
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Movie · Original Music Composer
Uzhavan
Movie · Original Music Composer
Roja
Movie · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Yoddha
Movie · Original Music Composer
Inspector Vikram
Movie · Music Arranger
Punnagai Mannan
Movie · Keyboard Programmer
Adima Changala
Movie · Music Supervision Assistant
Moodupani
Movie · Assistant Sound Designer