Sound
A.R. Rahman
Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu cinema · 195 credits
Born
6 January 1966 (age 60)
Birthplace
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as Allah Rakha Rahman · A. S. Dileep Kumar · Mozart of Madras · Isai Puyal · AR Rahman · ए आर रहमान
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
Filmography
Sangamithra
Original Music Composer
Genie
Original Music Composer
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Original Music Composer
Untitled LJP Film
Untitled LJP Film
Original Music Composer
Dilkashi
Dilkashi
Original Music Composer
Masoom: The Next Generation
Masoom: The Next Generation
Original Music Composer
Killer
Original Music Composer
White
White
Original Music Composer
Velu Nachiyaar
Original Music Composer
Inji Vellam
Original Music Composer
Moon Walk
as A.R. Rahman, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Gandhi Talks
Original Music Composer
Batwara 1947
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Peddi
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
Original Music Composer
Main Vaapas Aaunga
Original Music Composer
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Original Music Composer
Thug Life
Original Music Composer, Lyricist, Playback Singer
Tere Ishk Mein
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Chhaava
Original Music Composer
Ufff Yeh Siyapaa
Original Music Composer
Ayalaan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Lal Salaam
Original Music Composer
Amar Singh Chamkila
Original Music Composer, Music Producer
Raayan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
The Goat Life
Original Music Composer
Maidaan
Original Music Composer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Original Music Composer
Pathu Thala
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Maamannan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pippa
Original Music Composer
Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
Original Music Composer
Aaraattu
as Self
Heropanti 2
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Iravin Nizhal
Original Music Composer
Cobra
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Malayankunju
Original Music Composer
Mili
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Atrangi Re
Original Music Composer
Mimi
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Atkan Chatkan
Presenter
Shikara
Original Music Composer
Dil Bechara
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn
Original Music Composer
Bigil
as Special Appearance in "Singappenney" Song, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
99 Songs
Original Music Composer, Producer, Story
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Original Music Composer
The Fakir of Venice
Original Music Composer
PM Narendra Modi
Original Music Composer
Sarkar
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
2.0
Original Music Composer
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Beyond the Clouds
Original Music Composer
Sanju
Original Music Composer
Mersal
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kaatru Veliyidai
Original Music Composer
Ok Jaanu
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Mom
Original Music Composer
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
Original Music Composer
Cinema Veeran
Original Music Composer
Jugni
Playback Singer
24
Original Music Composer
Mohenjo Daro
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
Original Music Composer
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
Original Music Composer
Tamasha
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
O Kadhal Kanmani
Original Music Composer
I
Original Music Composer
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
Original Music Composer
Kochadaiiyaan
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Original Music Composer
Highway
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Lingaa
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kadal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Maryan
Original Music Composer
Raanjhanaa
Original Music Composer
Ekk Deewana Tha
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Original Music Composer
Rockstar
Original Music Composer
Enthiran
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Raavan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Jhootha Hi Sahi
Original Music Composer
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Raavanan
Original Music Composer
Ye Maaya Chesave
Original Music Composer
Komaram Puli
Original Music Composer
Ada... A Way of Life
Original Music Composer
Blue
Original Music Composer
Delhi-6
Original Music Composer
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Original Music Composer
Sakkarakatti
Original Music Composer
Ghajini
Original Music Composer
Yuvvraaj
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Jodhaa Akbar
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Original Music Composer
Guru
Original Music Composer
Sivaji: The Boss
Original Music Composer
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Original Music Composer
Rang De Basanti
Original Music Composer
Varalaru
Original Music Composer
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Original Music Composer
Kisna
Music
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Original Music Composer
Bose: The Forgotten Hero
Original Music Composer
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Original Music Composer
Yuva
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Naani
Original Music Composer
New
Original Music Composer
Swades
Original Music Composer
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Original Music Composer
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
Original Music Composer
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Original Music Composer
Udhaya
Original Music Composer
Boys
Original Music Composer
Kannathil Muthamittal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Original Music Composer
Kadhal Virus
Original Music Composer
Baba
Original Music Composer
Saathiya
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Nayak: The Real Hero
Original Music Composer
One 2 Ka 4
Original Music Composer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Paarthale Paravasam
Original Music Composer
Star
Music Director
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Original Music Composer
Thenali
Original Music Composer
Alaipayuthey
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Fiza
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Rhythm
Original Music Composer
Pukar
Original Music Composer
Mudhalvan
Original Music Composer
Kadhalar Dhinam
Original Music Composer
Padayappa
Original Music Composer
Jodi
Original Music Composer
Taj Mahal
Original Music Composer
En Swasa Kaatre
Original Music Composer
Taal
Original Music Composer
Sangamam
Original Music Composer
Thakshak
Original Music Composer
Earth
Original Music Composer
Jeans
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Dil Se..
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Original Music Composer
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Iruvar
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Daud
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Ratchagan
Original Music Composer
Minsara Kanavu
Original Music Composer
Indian
Original Music Composer
Love Birds
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Anthimanthaarai
Original Music Composer
Kadhal Desam
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Mr. Romeo
Original Music Composer
Rangeela
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Bombay
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Muthu
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Indira
Scoring Mixer, Original Music Composer
Kaadhalan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pavithra
Original Music Composer
Vandicholai Chinraasu
Original Music Composer
Super Police
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Duet
Original Music Composer
Gangmaster
Original Music Composer
May Madham
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Karuththamma
Original Music Composer
Pudhiya Mannargal
Original Music Composer
Thiruda Thiruda
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pudhiya Mugam
Original Music Composer
Gentleman
Original Music Composer
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Original Music Composer
Uzhavan
Original Music Composer
Roja
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Yoddha
Original Music Composer
Inspector Vikram
Music Arranger
Punnagai Mannan
Keyboard Programmer
Adima Changala
Music Supervision Assistant
Moodupani
Assistant Sound Designer