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A. R. Rahman Net Worth
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A. R. Rahman net worth is
$280 Million
A. R. Rahman Wiki Biography
Born A. S. Dileep Kumar on 6 January 1967, in Madras (now Chennai), India, the composer, songwriter, music producer and philanthropist made his mark under his Islamic name – Allah-Rakha Rahman, more commonly just A. R. Rahman, the so-called “Mozart of Madras”. One of the world’s most famous and best paid composers, Rahman has won countless awards for his work, including two Grammy Awards, one Golden Globe, one BAFTA Award and two Academy Awards, and he has distinguished himself in particular by producing soundtracks and background music for numerous blockbuster films, including directors’ Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan’s 2008 drama “Slumdog Millionaire”.
So just how rich is A.R. Rahman? Sources indicate that A.R. is very comfortable, with an impressive estimated net worth of $280 million in 2015, accumulated from his career in the music industry spanning almost 30 years since his debut in 1987.
A. R. Rahman Net Worth $280 Million
A. R. Rahman comes from a history of music, growing up helping his father, R. K. Shekhar, compose soundtracks for various films in their studio, including providing keyboard performances. Unfortunately, Rahman’s father died when the boy was only nine, but the future world-famous composer continued to remain part of the music industry – starting to play in the orchestra of his late father’s good friend, the Malayalam composer M. K. Arjunan. Rahman’s blossoming talents were quick to attract attention, and he soon received a grant to study at London’s Trinity College of Music. When he was 23, Rahman and his whole family converted to Islam, and the composer changed his name to one that would soon become famous worldwide – A. R. Rahman.
Rahman’s professional career took off quickly – in 1992, he produced his first film background score and soundtrack for director Mani Ratnam’s Tamil drama film “Roja”, which met with astounding success – later that year, Rahman attended the National Film Awards to receive his first Silver Lotus award for best music director. In the same year, Rahman opened his own studio, “Panchathan Record Inn”, and what originated as an independent effort in his backyard has since grown to be one of the world’s finest and most advanced recording studios. Rahman continued to work in Tamil film for years, enjoying particular success with his composition for Mani Ratnam’s drama “Bombay” – to date, more than 12 million copies of the film’s soundtrack have been sold across the world, giving Rahman’s net worth a massive boost. Not long after, A. R. Rahman would go on to work on several world-famous blockbusters, winning recognition for his work with the 2008 drama “Slumdog Millionaire”, co-directed by Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan and featuring lead actor Dev Patel, and then working with Danny Boyle on his biographical drama film “127 Hours”, starring American actor James Franco. Overall he has produced soundtracks for 12 films, as well as background music for many more.
Rahman is also known for his prolific production of what might be called concert music, including Vande Mataram celebrating Indis’s 50th anniversary of independence. Further, as well as performing almost continually in halls around the world during three extensive tours in the last 10 years, he choreogaphed film-dancing for a Tamil troupe which performed with Michael Jackson and Friends at his Munich concert in 1999. Other notable works have included his compositions being performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra in 2010; a 2011 collaboration with Michael Bolton on his album, “Gems – The Duets Collection”; and being part of SuperHeavy, a group formed by Mick Jagger in 2011 with Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Damian Marley which released a self-titled album featuring Jagger singing on Rahman’s composition, “Satyameva Jayate” (“The Truth Alone Triumphs”).
A talented, musically flexible, wealthy and successful man, Rahman’s net worth has led many to hail him as one of the world’s highest-paid composers. However, he is also an active humanitarian, giving back to society through his extensive involvement in various charitable causes, including such foundations as the Stop TB Partnership and Save the Children India.
In his personal life, A. R. Rahman lives with his wife Saira Banu; they married in 1995 and have three children.
| Full Name | A. R. Rahman |
| Net Worth | $280 Million |
| Date Of Birth | January 6, 1967 |
| Place Of Birth | Chennai, India |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Music Arranger, Entrepreneur, Conductor, Composer, Musician, Multi-instrumentalist, Film Score Composer |
| Education | London’s Trinity College of Music |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Saira Banu (m. 1995) |
| Children | Khatija Rahman, Rahima Rahman, Ameen Rahman |
| Parents | Kareema Beegum, R. K. Shekhar |
| Siblings | A. R. Reihana, Fathima Shekhar, Ishrath Qadri, Humma Humma, Kun Faya Kun, Hamma Hamma, A. R. Reihana, Fathima Shekhar, Ishrath Qadri, Humma Humma, Kun Faya Kun, Hamma Hamma, A. R. Reihana, Fathima Shekhar, Ishrath Qadri, Humma Humma, Kun Faya Kun, Jai Ho! |
| Nicknames | Allah Rakha Rahman , A.S. Dileep Kumar , The Mozart of Madras , Isai Puyal , AR Rahman , A.R. Rehman , A.R. Rahman , A. R. Rehman , ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் , AR. Rehman |
| http://www.facebook.com/arrahman | |
| http://www.twitter.com/arrahman | |
| Google+ | https://plus.google.com/+ARRahman |
| IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0006246 |
| Awards | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Original Song), Grammy Awards: Best Compilation Soundtrack Album, Best Song Written for Visual Media, Padma Bhushan, India's third-high... |
| Albums | "Introducing A. R. Rahman" (2006), "Gems – The Duets Collection", "Bombay Dreams" |
| Music Groups | SuperHeavy, SuperHeavy, SuperHeavy |
| Nominations | Golden Globe, BAFTA,Academy Award nominations (Best Original Music Score and Best Original Song, 2011),Laurence Olivier Award for his first West End production |
| Movies | "Warriors of Heaven and Earth", "127 Hours", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Kochadaiiyaan", "Million Dollar Arm", "The Hundred-Foot Journey", "Ram Lakshman", |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | All my life I had a choice between hate and love. I chose love, and I'm here. |
| 2 | A R Rahman's amazing quote : All My Life I Had A Choice Between Hate And Love. I Chose Love, And I'm Here. |
| 3 | [on film star and activist Aamir Khan] In a world of false diplomacy and evasiveness, Aamir is a straightforward man. A man of his word. His movies are commercial successes, but they also display a sense of social responsibility: they tackle important themes like poverty and education. He uses his gifts as a charmer to give his audience the most bitter medicine. Hypnotized, we take it without complaint. That's Amir's magic at work. |
| 4 | [on winning the 57th Filmfare Awards for Best Music] I want to thank Imtiaz, and all the singers of Rockstar, and everyone who has worked on the music along with me. |
| 5 | I hate the word [Bollywood]. I think it's derivative and it doesn't represent the entire film community in India. There's the eastern film industry, four industries in the south - they all make extraordinary films. It's like saying the whole of the West is Hollywood. |
| 6 | About his song Vande Mataram: "It had to be unlike the one played on the radio for years. I wanted a sound that would connect me with people and capture a collective energy." |
| 7 | About his belief in Sufism: "I'm a deeply spiritual person. Sufism is about love - love for a fellow human, love for all round humanity, and ultimately love for God. For me, it's where music and religion meet - at dargahs, you will find qawwalis. That's my inspiration." |
| 8 | I wasn't too happy with the I-don't-want-to-listen-to-it attitude of our youngsters towards film music. Why can't we get our guys to listen to our own music rather than to Michael Jackson? I didn't want us to lose the market to the West. The music had to be cool and rooted, and yet had to branch out. It was like the wild imagination of a child... but it worked... it did travel beyond Madras and attract people. |
| 9 | I have rubbed many a producer the wrong way by disturbing the schedule, but it has paid off. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Solace song "Din" from Opium Head sampled A R Rahman vocals. |
| 2 | Solace song "Sama" from the album Opium Head sampled AR Rahman's songs. |
| 3 | Solace song "Lost Children" from Opium Head sampled A R Rahman's songs,. |
| 4 | Gave music to the unreleased shelved film " Waqia". Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor, Ramya Krishnan, Danny Denzongpa. Directed by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. This would had been his debut in Hindi in 1995. ( Before Rangeela). |
| 5 | The Broadway debut of Bombay Dreams will take place on March 28, 2004 at the Broadway Theatre in New York City. [March 2004] |
| 6 | A.R.Rahman got the 2500th Filmfare Trophy at the 57th Filmfare Awards, 2011. It was a diamond studded trophy designed by PC Jewellers. |
| 7 | Collaborated on The Lord of The Rings' Stage Musical original score with Finnish folk music group Varttina and Christopher Nightingale. |
| 8 | Also known as the John Williams of the Indian Film Industry. |
| 9 | On August 15, 1997, he released an album called "Vande Mataram," on Columbia/SME Records, to commemorate 50 years of Indian independence. A tribute to the motherland, it featured songs for each of the Indian flag colors. The album was released simultaneously across the world in 28 countries, and Rahman himself performed in New Delhi to a packed audience including the honorable Indian Prime Minister. Over 1.2 million copies were sold in India alone. |
| 10 | He was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award (The Hilton Award) for Best New Musical of 2002, "Bombay Dreams", performed at the Apollo Theatre, West End, London, and on Broadway in New York City. |
| 11 | Studied Western classical music as a student at Oxford University in the UK. |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehzeeb | 2003 | ||
| Tian di ying xiong | 2003 | ||
| Boys | 2003 | ||
| Kadhal Virus | 2002 | ||
| Saathiya | 2002 | ||
| Baba | 2002 | ||
| The Legend of Bhagat Singh | 2002 | ||
| Kannathil Muthamittal | 2002 | ||
| Paarthale Paravasam | 2001 | ||
| Nayak: The Real Hero | 2001 | ||
| Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | 2001 | ||
| One 2 Ka 4 | 2001 | ||
| Zubeidaa | 2001 | ||
| Alli Arjuna | 2001 | ||
| Star | 2001/II | ||
| Rhythm | 2000 | ||
| Thenali | 2000 | ||
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | 2000 | ||
| Dil Hi Dil Mein | 2000 | ||
| Alai Payuthey | 2000 | ||
| Pukar | 2000 | ||
| Kadhalar Dinam | 1999 | ||
| Love You Hamesha | 1999 | ||
| Mudhalvan | 1999 | ||
| Padaiyappa | 1999 | ||
| Sangamam | 1999 | ||
| Thakshak | 1999 | ||
| Taj Mahal | 1999 | ||
| Taal | 1999 | ||
| En Swasa Katre | 1999 | ||
| Jodi | 1999 | ||
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | 1998 | ||
| Earth | 1998 | ||
| Dil Se.. | 1998 | ||
| Jeans | 1998 | ||
| Kabhi Na Kabhi | 1998 | ||
| Love Birds | 1997 | ||
| Vishwavidhaata | 1997 | ||
| Ratchakan | 1997 | ||
| Daud: Fun on the Run | 1997 | ||
| Iruvar | 1997 | ||
| Minsaara Kanavu | 1997 | ||
| Khel Khiladi Ka | 1997 | ||
| Indira (Priyanka) | 1996 | ||
| Kadhal Desam | 1996 | ||
| Mr. Romeo | 1996 | ||
| Fire | 1996 | ||
| Indian | 1996 | ||
| Anthimanthaarai | 1996 | ||
| Tu Hi Mera Dil | 1996 | ||
| Karuththamma | 1995 | ||
| Muthu | 1995 | ||
| Bumbai | 1995 | ||
| Rangeela | 1995 | ||
| Kadhalan | 1994 | ||
| May Madham | 1994 | ||
| Pavithra | 1994 | ||
| Thiruda Thiruda | 1994 | ||
| Super Police | 1994 | ||
| Duet | 1994 | ||
| Gang Master | 1994 | ||
| Palnati Pourusham | 1994 | ||
| Kizhakku Seemayile | 1993 | ||
| Nippu Ravva | 1993 | background music | |
| Gentleman | 1993 | ||
| Pudhiya Mannargal | 1993 | ||
| Pudhiya Mugam | 1993 | ||
| Uzhavan | 1993 | ||
| Vandicholai Chinnarasu | 1993 | ||
| Roja | 1992 | ||
| Yodha | 1992 | ||
| Paani | 2020 | announced | |
| Robot 2 | 2017 | music by filming | |
| Kaatru Veliyidai | 2017 | filming | |
| Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo | 2016 | post-production | |
| Sachin | 2016 | post-production | |
| Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | post-production | ||
| Mohenjo Daro | 2016 | ||
| 24 | 2016/I | ||
| Pelé: Birth of a Legend | 2016 | ||
| Tamasha | 2015 | music by | |
| Muhammad: The Messenger of God | 2015 | ||
| Nanak Shah Fakir | 2015 | ||
| OK Kanmani | 2015 | ||
| Everest | 2014-2015 | TV Series 100 episodes | |
| i | 2015 | ||
| Lingaa | 2014 | ||
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | 2014 | ||
| The Hundred-Foot Journey | 2014 | ||
| Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | 2014 | ||
| Kochadaiiyaan | 2014 | original music by | |
| Million Dollar Arm | 2014 | music by | |
| Highway | 2014/I | ||
| Maryan | 2013 | ||
| Raanjhanaa | 2013 | ||
| Kadal | 2013 | ||
| Thai Manne Vannakam | 2013 | TV Movie | |
| Infinite Love | 2012 | Short | |
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | 2012 | ||
| Godfather | 2012 | ||
| People Like Us | 2012 | ||
| Ekk Deewana Tha | 2012 | ||
| Saloon | 2011 | Documentary short | |
| Rockstar | 2011 | music by | |
| Ada... A Way of Life | 2010 | background score, music | |
| Jhootha Hi Sahi | 2010 | music | |
| Enthiran | 2010 | music | |
| Komaram Puli | 2010 | ||
| 127 Hours | 2010 | ||
| Raavan | 2010 | music | |
| Raavanan | 2010 | music | |
| Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | 2010 | ||
| Ye Maaya Chesave | 2010 | ||
| Phir Mile Sur | 2010 | Video short | |
| Blue | 2009/I | ||
| Couples Retreat | 2009 | ||
| Passage | 2009/I | Short | |
| Delhi-6 | 2009 | ||
| Ghajini | 2008 | music | |
| Yuvvraaj | 2008 | ||
| Slumdog Millionaire | 2008 | ||
| Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | 2008 | ||
| Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 | ||
| Azhagiya Tamizh Magan | 2007 | ||
| Elizabeth: The Golden Age | 2007 | as AR Rahman | |
| Sivaji | 2007 | music | |
| Ek Mohabbat - Vote for Taj | 2007 | Video short | |
| Sajni | 2007 | ||
| Guru | 2007 | ||
| Bombil and Beatrice | 2007 | ||
| Sakkarakatti | 2007 | ||
| Taj Mahal Anthem: Ek Mohabbat | 2007 | Short | |
| Provoked: A True Story | 2006 | ||
| Parashuram: One Man Army | 2006 | as A.R. Rehman | |
| Varalaaru | 2006 | ||
| Rang De Basanti | 2006 | ||
| Sillunu Oru Kadhal | 2006 | ||
| Water | 2005/I | ||
| Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire | 2005 | ||
| Mangal Pandey: The Rising | 2005 | ||
| Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | 2005 | ||
| Kisna: The Warrior Poet | 2005 | ||
| Ennaku 20 Unakku 18 | 2004 | ||
| Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | 2004 | ||
| New | 2004 | ||
| Swades | 2004 | as A.R. Rehman | |
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha | 2004 | ||
| Ayitha Ezhuthu | 2004 | ||
| Yuva | 2004 | ||
| Naani | 2004 | ||
| Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities | 2004 | ||
| Lakeer - Forbidden Lines | 2004 | ||
| Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | 2003 | ||
| Parasuram | 2003 | ||
| Udhaya | 2003 |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | music: "Showkali", "Idhu Naal", "Rasaali", "Avalum Naanum", "Thalli Pogathey' post-production | ||
| Strictly Come Dancing | 2014-2016 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Who's Doing the Dishes? | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| 24 | 2016/I | producer: "Kaalam En Kadhali" Tamil, "Naan Un" Tamil, "Mei Nigara" Tamil, "Punnagaye" Tamil, "Aararoo" Tamil, "My Twin Brother" Tamil and Telugu, "Kaalam Naa Preyasile" Telugu, "Prema Swaramulalo" Telugu, "Manasuke" Telugu, "Deivam Raasina Kavitha" Telugu, "Laalijo" Telugu | |
| Pelé: Birth of a Legend | 2016 | "Father Trains Pele", "Santos Dilemma", "Locker Room", "Hat Trick", "Conquering the Demons" , "The History of Ginga" / writer: "The Little Rascal", "Reality", "Celeste's Theme", "World Cup 1950", "Dico Becomes Pele", "The Gift" by nm0230392, "Prodigy" by nm1424120, with T. Raja, Kumaran, Prem, Shankar, Andrew, Kuberan, Purushottam, Yash Pathak, Vettri & Kumar, "The Chase" by nm1424120, with T. Raja, Kumaran, Prem, Shankar, Andrew, Kuberan, Purushottam, Yash Pathak, Vettri & Kumar, "Thiago is Gon | |
| World Championship Snooker | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Tamasha | 2015 | performer: "Parade De La Bastille Instrumental version", "Tu Koi Aur Hai" / producer: "Matargashti", "Heer Toh Badi Sad Hai", "Tum Saath Ho", "Wat Wat Wat", "Chali Kahani", "Safarnama", "Parade De La Bastille Instrumental version", "Tu Koi Aur Hai", "Wat Wat Wat Vengeance Mix" | |
| OK Kanmani | 2015 | performer: "Mental Manadhil Male", "Theera Ulaa", "Malargal Kaettaen" / producer: "Kaara Attakkaara", "Aye Sinamika", "Paranthu Sella Vaa", "Mental Manadhil Male", "Naane Varugiren", "Theera Ulaa", "Mental Manadhil Female", "Malargal Kaettaen", "Maula Wa Sallim" / writer: "Kaara Attakkaara", "Mental Manadhil Male", "Mental Manadhil Female" | |
| i | 2015 | producer: "Mersalaayitten", "Ennodu Nee Irundhaal", "Ladio", "Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal", "Aila Aila", "Ennodu Nee Irundhaal Reprise", "Mersalaayitten Remix" | |
| Lingaa | 2014 | performer: "Indianne Vaa" / producer: "Oh Nanba", "En Mannavva", "Indianne Vaa", "Mona Gasolina", "Unmai Orunaal Vellum" | |
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | 2014 | producer: "Vaanga Makka Vanga", "Aye Mr. Minor", "Yaarumilla", "Sandi Kuthirai", "Sollividu Sollividu", "Thiruppugazh", "Alli Arjuna" | |
| The Hundred-Foot Journey | 2014 | music: "Afreen" / performer: "Afreen" / producer: "Cafe D'Étoile", "L'Amour des Vieux" / writer: "Cafe D'Étoile", "L'Amour des Vieux" | |
| Kochadaiiyaan | 2014 | performer: "Karma Veeran" / producer: "Engae Pogudho Vaanam", "Medhuvaagathaan", "Maattram Ondrudhaan Maaraadhadhu", "Manappenin Sathiyam", "Idhayam", "Engal Kochadaiiyaan", "Manamaganini Sathiyam", "Rana's Dream", "Karma Veeran" | |
| Million Dollar Arm | 2014 | performer: "Spreading The Word", "What Lies Beneath", "Million Dollar Dream", "Ringa Ringa", "Bridge Procession", "Keep The Hustle", "We Could Be Kings", "Thiraakaatha" / producer: "Spreading The Word", "What Lies Beneath", "Million Dollar Dream", "Bridge Procession", "Keep The Hustle", "We Could Be Kings" / writer: "Spreading The Word", "What Lies Beneath", "Million Dollar Dream", "Ringa Ringa", "Bridge Procession", "Keep The Hustle", "We Could Be Kings", "Thiraakaatha" | |
| Dancing on Ice | TV Series writer - 4 episodes, 2010 - 2014 performer - 3 episodes, 2010 - 2014 | ||
| MTV Webbed | TV Mini-Series documentary music - 1 episode, 2013 performer - 1 episode, 2013 | ||
| Planes | 2013 | performer: "Tere Bina" / writer: "Tere Bina" | |
| Maryan | 2013 | "I Love My Africa" / performer: "Nenjae Ezhu" / producer: "Nenjae Ezhu", "Innum Konjam", "Naetru Aval", "Sonapareeya", "Enga Pona Raasaa", "I Love My Africa", "Kadal Raasa Naan" / writer: "Innum Konjam" | |
| Raanjhanaa | 2013 | performer: "Tu Mun Shudi", "Aise Na Dekho", "Paarkaadhey Oru Maadhiri" / producer: "Raanjhanaa", "Ambikapathy", "Banarasiya", "Kalaarasiga", "Piya Milenge", "Oliyaaga Vandhaai", "Ay Sakhi", "Kanaave Kanaave", "Nazar Laaye", "Parakka Seivaai", "Tu Mun Shudi", "Solvadhai Seidhu Mudippom", "Aise Na Dekho", "Paarkaadhey Oru Maadhiri", "Tum Tak", "Unnaal Unnaal" / writer: "The Land of Shiva" | |
| Defiance | 2013 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Not Today | 2013 | writer: "Mayya" | |
| Kadal | 2013 | performer: "Elay Keechaan", "Nenjukkule" / producer: "Chithirai Nela", "Adiye", "Moongil Thottam", "Elay Keechaan", "Nenjukkule", "Anbin Vaasale", "Magudi Magudi" | |
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | 2012 | writer: "Challa", "Saans", "Saans" Reprise, "Jiya Re", "Ishq Shava", "Ishq Dance", "Heer", "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" | |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| People Like Us | 2012 | writer: "Dotted Line" | |
| Dancing with the Stars | 2009-2012 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Ekk Deewana Tha | 2012 | performer: "Kya Hai Mohabbat", "Sharminda Hoon" / producer: "Kya Hai Mohabbat", "Dost Hai Girl I Loved You", "Aromale My Beloved", "Hosanna", "Phoolon Jaisi Ladki", "Sharminda Hoon", "Sun Lo Zara", "Zohra Jabeen", "Broken Promises", "Moments In Kerala", "Jessy's Land", "Jessy's Driving Me Crazy" | |
| The Fresh Beat Band | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Rockstar | 2011 | music: "Phir Se Udd Chala", "Jo Bhi Main", "Katiya Karun", "Kun Faaya Kun", "Sheher Mein", "Hava Hava", "Aur Ho", "Tango For Taj", "Tum Ko", "The Dichotomy of Fame", "Naadaan Parindey", "Tum Ho", "Sadda Haq", "The Meeting Place" / performer: "Kun Faaya Kun", "Naadaan Parindey" | |
| The 83rd Annual Academy Awards | 2011 | TV Special music: "If I Rise" / performer: "If I Rise" | |
| Enthiran | 2010 | performer: "Pudhiya Manidha", "Irumbile oru Irudhaiyam" / writer: "Pudhiya Manidha", "Kadhal Anukkal", "Irumbile oru Irudhaiyam", "Arima Arima", "Kilimanjaro", "Boom Boom Robo Da", "Chitti Dance Showcase" | |
| 127 Hours | 2010 | music: "If I Rise" / performer: "If I Rise" | |
| Miral | 2010 | "Water", "Mumbai Theme Tune" | |
| So You Think You Can Dance Canada | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| So You Think You Can Dance | 2009-2010 | TV Series music - 2 episodes | |
| Raavan | 2010 | music: "Beera Beera, Beera Ke Sau Maathey", "Behne De", "Kata Kata", "Khilli Re Khilli", "Madhuban Chor", "Ranjha Ranjha", "Thok De Killi" / performer: "Jaare Ud Jaare" / writer: "Jaare Ud Jaare" | |
| Raavanan | 2010 | music: "Veera", "Usure Pogudhey", "Kodu Poatta", "Kaattu Sirukki", "Kalvare", "Kedakkari" | |
| Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | 2010 | performer: "Mannipaaya" / producer: "Omana Penne", "Anbil Avan", "Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa", "Hosanna", "Kannukkul Kannai", "Mannipaaya", "Aaromale", "Jessie's Land" | |
| Ye Maaya Chesave | 2010 | producer: "Kundanapu Bomma", "Manasaa", "Swaasye", "Ee Hridayam", "Vintunnava", "Aakasam", "Aaromale" | |
| Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley | 2009 | Video short writer: "Jai Ho You Are My Destiny" - as Rahman | |
| Blue | 2009/I | music: "Chiggy Wiggy", "Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai", "Yeh Fiqrana" | |
| Couples Retreat | 2009 | performer: "NA NA", "SAJNA" / writer: "NA NA", "SAJNA" | |
| Arranged: The Musical | 2009 | Short writer: "Khamoshiyan Gangunane Lagi" | |
| The 81st Annual Academy Awards | 2009 | TV Special music: "Jai Ho" / performer: "O Saya", "Jai Ho" / writer: "O Saya" | |
| Delhi-6 | 2009 | performer: "Rehna Tu" / writer: "Masakali Masakali, Matakali Matakali", "Aarti Tumre Bhavan Mein", "Arziyan", "Bhor Bhaye", "Delhi 6", "Dil Gira Dafatan", "Sasural Ghenda Phool", "Hey Kaala Bandar", "Noor", "Rehna Tu" | |
| Ghajini | 2008 | writer: "Tu Meri Aduri Pyaas Pyaas, Tu Aa Gai Mann Ko Raas Raas", "Aye Bachchu, Tu Sun Le", "Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gai", "Behka Main Behka", "Latoo", "Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gai - Instrumental" | |
| Yuvvraaj | 2008 | performer: "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Dil Ka Rishta" / writer: "Main Hoon Yuvvraaj", "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Shano Shano", "Tu Muskura", "Mastam Mastam", "Zindagi", "Dil Ka Rishta", "Manmohini Morey", "Shano - Remix" | |
| Slumdog Millionaire | 2008 | music: "Ringa Ringa", "Liquid Dance", "Latika's Theme", "Millionaire", "Gangsta Blues", "Dreams on Fire", "Jai Ho" / performer: "O... Saya", "Swades Theme" uncredited / producer: "O... Saya" / writer: "O... Saya", "Riots", "Mausam & Escape", "Swades Theme" uncredited | |
| Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | 2008 | performer: "Tu Bole Main Boloon" / writer: "Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai", "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi", "Kahin To Hogi Woh", "Nazrein Milaana Nazrein Churaana", "Pappu Can't Dance Salah", "Pappu Can't Dance Salah - Remix", "Tu Bole Main Boloon" | |
| Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 | performer: "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" / writer: "Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah", "Jashn-E-Bahaaraa", "Khwaja Mere Khwaja", "In Lamhon Ke Daaman Mein", "Mann Mohana", "Jashn-E-Bahaaraa - Instrumental", "Khwaja Mere Khwaja - Instrumental" | |
| The Accidental Husband | 2008 | performer: "Yaro Yarodi", "Rang De", "Swasamae" / writer: "Yaro Yarodi", "Rang De", "Swasamae" | |
| Azhagiya Tamizh Magan | 2007 | performer: "Ellappugazhum" / writer: "Ellappugazhum", "Ponmagal Vandaal", "Nee Marilyn Monroe", "Valayapatti", "Kelamal Kaiyile", "Maduraikku Pogathede" | |
| Sivaji | 2007 | performer: "Athiradee" / producer: "Vaaji Vaaji", "Balleilakka", "Style", "Athiradee", "The Boss", "Sahana", "Sahara" | |
| Guru | 2007 | performer: "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Tere Bin" / writer: "Barso Re", "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Ek Lo Ek Muft", "Maiyya Maiyya", "Tere Bin", "Baazi Laga", "Shauk Hai", "Dhoom Dhamaka" | |
| Sakkarakatti | 2007 | performer: "Marudaani" / producer: "Chinnamma", "Elay", "I Miss You Da", "Marudaani", "Naan Epoudhu", "Taxi Taxi Nanba" | |
| Provoked: A True Story | 2006 | writer: "Fly Away", "Alaap" | |
| Inside Man | 2006 | writer: "Chaiyya Chaiyya - Bollywood Joint", "Chaiyya Chaiyya" | |
| Rang De Basanti | 2006 | performer: "Khalbali Hai Khalbali", "Luka Chuppi", "Rubaroo" / writer: "Rang De Basanti", "Ek Onkar", "Khalbali Hai Khalbali", "Khoon Chala", "Lalkaar", "Luka Chuppi", "Pathshaala Part 1", "Pathshaala Part 2 - 'Be a Rebel'", "Rubaroo", "Tu Bin Bataye" | |
| Sillunu Oru Kadhal | 2006 | performer: "New York Nagaram" / writer: "Jillunu Oru Kadhal", "Munbe Vaa", "Maricham", "Machakkari Machakkari", "Maza Maza", "New York Nagaram", "Kummi Adi" | |
| Lord of War | 2005 | performer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" 1997 / writer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" 1997 | |
| Water | 2005/I | "Chan Chan" / writer: "Aoyo Re Sakhi", "Naina Neer", "Vaishnava Janato", "Piya Ho", "Sham Rang Bhar Do", "Bhangari Marori" | |
| Mangal Pandey: The Rising | 2005 | performer: "Al Maddath Maula" / writer: "Mangal Mangal", "Mangal Mangal" Agni Version, "Mangal Mangal" Aatma Version, "Main Vari Vari", "Holi Re", "Rasiya", "Takey Takey", "Al Maddath Maula" | |
| 7 1/2 Phere: More Than a Wedding | 2005 | performer: "Dil Se Re" / writer: "Jiya Jale", "Dil Se Re" | |
| Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | 2005 | performer: "Azadi" / writer: "Azadi", "Desh Ki Mitti" | |
| Swades | 2004 | performer: "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" / writer: "Yeh Tara Woh Tara", "Saanwariya Saanwariya", "Yun Hi Chala Chal", "Aahista Aahista", "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera", "Pal Pal Hai Bhaari", "Dekho Na" | |
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha | 2004 | writer: "Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa", "Jane Bahara", "Zindagi Hai Dua", "Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa - Instrumental" | |
| Ayitha Ezhuthu | 2004 | performer: "Sandakkozhi", "Yaakai Thiri", "Jana Gana Mana" / producer: "Hey Goodbye Nanba", "Sandakkozhi", "Nenjam Ellam", "Dol Dol", "Yaakai Thiri", "Jana Gana Mana", "Nee Mazhai | |
| Yuva | 2004 | performer: "Dhakka Laga Bukka", "Kabhi Neem Neem", "Fanaa" / writer: "Dhakka Laga Bukka", "Khuda Hafiz", "Kabhi Neem Neem", "Dol Dol", "Baadal", "Fanaa" | |
| Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities | 2004 | writer: "Yeh Rishta", "Chinnamma Chilakkamma", "Do Kadam Aur Sahi", "Dhuan Dhuan", "Rang Hai", "Noor-un-ala-Noor", "Cyclist's Rhythm", "Potter's Village" | |
| Lakeer - Forbidden Lines | 2004 | writer: "Nachley", "Paigham", "Shehzaade", "Sadiyaan", "Offho Jalta Hai", "Rozanna" | |
| Tehzeeb | 2003 | writer: "Khoyee Khoyee Aankhein", "Meherbaan", "Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa", "Sabaq Aisa", "Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye", "I Wanna Be Free" | |
| Tian di ying xiong | 2003 | music: "Mirage Warriors in Peace" | |
| Boys | 2003 | performer: "Boom Boom" / producer: "Girl Friend", "Dating", "Boom Boom", "Secret Of Success", "Ale Ale", "Maro Maro", "Please Sir" | |
| Saathiya | 2002 | performer: "Mera Yaar Mila De" / writer: "Saathiya", "Aye Udi Udi", "Chhalka Chhalka Re", "Chupke Se", "Mera Yaar Mila De", "O Humdum Soniyo Re", "Naina Milaike", "Mangalyam", "Chori Pe Chori" | |
| Bollywood/Hollywood | 2002 | writer: "Extract" | |
| Omnibus | 2002 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| The Legend of Bhagat Singh | 2002 | performer: "Desh MEre Desh" | |
| Divine Intervention | 2002 | performer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" / writer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" | |
| Kannathil Muthamittal | 2002 | performer: "Vellaippookkal" / writer: "Vellaippookkal", "Sundari", "Kannathil Muthamittaal", "Chinjore", "Kannathil Muthanittal V.2", "Vidai Kodu" | |
| Nayak: The Real Hero | 2001 | writer: "Chalo Chale Mitwa", "Shakalaka Baby", "Ruki Sukhi Roti", "Saiyyan", "Chidiya Tu Hoti To", "Tu Achcha Lagta Hai", "Chalo Chale Purva" | |
| Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | 2001 | music: "Ghanan Ghanan", "Mitwa", "Radha Kaise Na Jale", "O Rey Chhori", "Chale Chalo", "Waltz for a Romance", "O Palanhaare", "Lagaan - Once Upon a Time in India" / performer: "Chale Chalo" | |
| Zubeidaa | 2001 | music: "Dheeme Dheeme", "Main Albeli", "Mehndi Hai Rachnewaali", "So Gaye Hain - 1", "Hai Na", "Pyaara Sa Gaon", "So Gaye Hain - 2", "Chodo Mori Baiyaan" | |
| Thenali | 2000 | producer: "Athini Sithini" Tamil Version, "Swasame Swasame" Tamil Version, "Injerungo Injerungo" Tamil Version, "Porkalam Ange" Tamil Version, "Alangatti Mazhai" Tamil Version, "Thenali" Tamil Version, "Poredabatai" Telugu Version, "Praname" Telugu Version, "Taalalato Vaana" Telugu Version, "Thenali" Telugu Version, "Yeyayo Yeyayo" Telugu Version | |
| Fiza | 2000 | performer: "Piya Haji Ali" / writer: "Piya Haji Ali" | |
| Pukar | 2000 | music: "Kay Sera... Sera", "Sunta Hai Mera Khuda", "Humrahi Jab Ho Mastana", "Hai Jaana... Hai Jaana", "Kismat Se Tum Hum Ko Mile", "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa" | |
| Kadhalar Dinam | 1999 | writer: "Kadhalenum", "Roja Roja", "Oh Maria", "Enna Villai Azhage", "Nenachapadi Nenachapadi", "Dhandiya Aatamum Poda" | |
| Mudhalvan | 1999 | producer: "Kurukku Chiruththavale", "Mudhalvanae", "Uppu Karuvadu", "Azhagana Ratchashiyae", "Shakalaka Baby", "Ulundhu Vithakkaiyilae" | |
| Padaiyappa | 1999 | writer: "Vetri Kodi", "En Peru Padayappa", "Minsara Kanna", "Suthi Suthi", "Kicku Eruthey" | |
| Taal | 1999 | performer: "Ishq Bina", "Ishq Bina - Remix" / writer: "Taal Se Taal Mila", "Taal Se Taal Mila" Modern Remix, "Kahin Aag Lage", "Ramta Jogi", "Ni Main Samajh Gayee", "Nahin Saamne Tu", "Ishq Bina", "Kya Dekh Rahe Ho Tum", "Beat of Passion", "Ishq Bina - II", "Ishq Bina - III", "Kariye Na", "Ishq Bina - Remix" | |
| Earth | 1998 | performer: "Piano Theme Instrumental", "Theme Piece" / writer: "Ruth Aa Gayi Re", "Banno Rani", "Dheemi Dheemi", "Raat Ki Dal Dal Hai", "Piano Theme Instrumental", "Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai", "Ishwar Allah", "Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai V.2", "Theme Piece" | |
| Dil Se.. | 1998 | performer: "Dil Se Re" / writer: "Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya", "Thaiyya Thaiyya", "Jiya Jale, Jaan Chale", "Dil Se Re", "E Ajnabi", "Satrangi Re" | |
| Jeans | 1998 | performer: "Columbus Columbus" / producer: "Ennake Ennaka", "Columbus Columbus", "Poovukkul", "Kannodu Kaanberallam", "Varayo Thozhi", "Anbe Anbe", "Love Theme", "Punnagayil Thee Mooti" | |
| Ratchakan | 1997 | performer: "Ratchagan: The power Theme" / writer: "Soniya Soniya", "Chandiranai Thottathu", "Pogum Vazhiyellam", "Nenche Nenche", "Ratchagan: The power Theme", "Mercury Pookkal", "Kaiyyil Mithakkum", "Bombay Madras Delhi", "Lucky Lucky" | |
| Daud: Fun on the Run | 1997 | music: "O Bhavre", "Zahreela Pyar" / writer: "O Bhavre", "Zahreela Pyar" | |
| Minsaara Kanavu | 1997 | music: "Awara Bhavre", "Chanda Re" / writer: "Awara Bhavre" | |
| Fire | 1996 | writer: "Bombay Theme" 1995, "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum" 1995 | |
| Indian | 1996 | producer: "Telephone Manipol", "Maya Machindra", "Pachai Kiligal", "Akadanu Naanga", "Kappaleri Poyaachu" | |
| Karuththamma | 1995 | producer: "Thenmerku Paruva Katru", "Porale Ponnuthayi", "Pacha Kili Paadum", "Kaadu Potta Kaadu", "Araro Ariraro I", "Yaar Petha Pillai", "Araro Ariraro II" | |
| Bumbai | 1995 | performer: "Kannalanae" Hindi: "Kehna Hi Kya", "Humma Humma" / writer: "Bombay Theme", "Malarodu Malaringu" Hindi: "Aankhon Mein Ummeedon", "Kannalanae" Hindi: "Kehna Hi Kya", "Kuchi Kuchi", "Uyire" Hindi: "Tu Hi Re", "Poovukkenna Poottu Hindi: "Kuch Bhi Na Socho", "Humma Humma", "Idhu Annai Bhoomi" Hindi: "Apna Zameen Yeh" | |
| Rangeela | 1995 | performer: "Mangta Hai Kya" / writer: "Tanha Tanha Yahan Pe Jeena", "Hai Rama Yeh Kya Hua", "Mangta Hai Kya", "Kya Kare Kya Na Kare", "Pyaar Yeh Jaane Kaisa Hai", "Rangeela Re", "Yaaro Sun Lo Zara" | |
| Kadhalan | 1994 | performer: "Mukkala Mukkabala", "Oorvasi Oorvasi" / producer: "Ennavale Adi Ennavale", "Mukkala Mukkabala", "Errani Kurathani", "Oorvasi Oorvasi", "Indirayo Ival Sundariyo", "Pettai Rap", "Kollaiyile", "Katru Kuthirayile" / writer: "Kadhalikkum Pennin" | |
| Pavithra | 1994 | producer: "Sevvaanam Chinna Pen", "Eechambazham", "Uyirum Neeyae", "Mottu Vitadha", "Azhagu Nilave" | |
| Thiruda Thiruda | 1994 | music: "Hum Bhi Tum Bhi Chor Hai Saarey", "Chandralekha, Chandralekha", "Pyar Kabhi Na Todenge, Saath Kabhi Na Chodenge", "Hardham, Hardham" | |
| Duet | 1994 | producer: "Anjali Anjali", "Vennilavin Theril Yeri", "Mettuppodu Mettuppodu", "Kathirikka Kathirikka", "En Kadhalae", "Kulicha Kuthaalam", "Naan Paadum Sandham", "Kavithaikku Porul Thandha", "Saththathinaal Vantha", "Love is Torture", "Sax Lullaby", "Title Theme" | |
| Kizhakku Seemayile | 1993 | producer: "Maanooththu Manthaiyile", "Aathangara Marame", "Edhukku Pondatti", "Then Kizhakku Cheemayile I", "Kathaazha Kaattu Vazhi", "Then Kizhakku Cheemayile II" | |
| Gentleman | 1993 | producer: "En Veetu Thotathil", "Usalampatti Penkutti", "Chikku Bukku Rayile", "Parkathey", "Ottagathai Kattiko" | |
| Pudhiya Mugam | 1993 | producer: "Netru Illadha Matram", "Kannukku Mai Azhagu", "July Matham Vanthaal", "Idhudhaan Vazhkai Enbada", "Sambo Sambo", "Theme Music" | |
| Roja | 1992 | Hindi: "Choti Si Asha", Hindi: "Roja Jaaneman I", Hindi: "Yeh Haseen Waadiyaan", Hindi: "Bharat Hum Ko Jaan Se Pyaara Hain", Bit, Hindi: "Chhoti Si Asha Bit", writer: "Chinna Chinna Aasai", "Rukkumani Rukkumani", "Kaadhal Rojave", "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai", "Thamizha Thamizha", "Chinna Chinna Aasai", "Roja Jaaneman II" Hindi Only, Hindi: "Roja Jaaneman I", Hindi: "Yeh Haseen Waadiyaan", Hindi: "Bharat Hum Ko Jaan Se Pyaara Hain", Bit, Hindi: "Chhoti Si Asha Bit", music: "Rukkumani Rukkumani", "Kaadh |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robot 2 | 2017 | musical director: Original soundtrack by filming | |
| Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | musical director post-production | ||
| Pelé: Birth of a Legend | 2016 | musical director | |
| OK Kanmani | 2015 | lyricist / playback singer | |
| Lingaa | 2014 | playback singer | |
| Kochadaiiyaan | 2014 | playback singer | |
| Maryan | 2013 | playback singer | |
| Raanjhanaa | 2013 | playback singer | |
| Kadal | 2013 | playback singer | |
| People Like Us | 2012 | musical director | |
| Ekk Deewana Tha | 2012 | playback singer | |
| Rockstar | 2011 | playback singer | |
| Ada... A Way of Life | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Enthiran | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Komaram Puli | 2010 | playback singer | |
| 127 Hours | 2010 | musician | |
| Raavanan | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | 2010 | playback singer | |
| Champions League Twenty20 Cricket | 2009 | TV Series theme | |
| Delhi-6 | 2009 | playback singer | |
| Yuvvraaj | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Slumdog Millionaire | 2008 | music producer | |
| Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 | playback singer | |
| Sivaji | 2007 | playback singer | |
| Sakkarakatti | 2007 | playback singer | |
| Taj Mahal Anthem: Ek Mohabbat | 2007 | Short playback singer | |
| Varalaaru | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Rang De Basanti | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Sillunu Oru Kadhal | 2006 | playback singer | |
| Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Mangal Pandey: The Rising | 2005 | playback singer | |
| Swades | 2004 | playback singer - as A.R. Rehman | |
| Ayitha Ezhuthu | 2004 | playback singer | |
| Yuva | 2004 | playback singer | |
| Boys | 2003 | playback singer | |
| Saathiya | 2002 | playback singer | |
| The Legend of Bhagat Singh | 2002 | playback singer | |
| Kannathil Muthamittal | 2002 | playback singer | |
| Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | 2001 | playback singer | |
| Fiza | 2000 | playback singer | |
| Taal | 1999 | playback singer | |
| Dil Se.. | 1998 | playback singer | |
| Jeans | 1998 | playback singer | |
| Daud: Fun on the Run | 1997 | playback singer | |
| Iruvar | 1997 | playback singer | |
| Kadhal Desam | 1996 | playback singer | |
| Fire | 1996 | composer: songs "Bombay Theme" and "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum" | |
| Bumbai | 1995 | playback singer | |
| Rangeela | 1995 | playback singer: "Mangta Hai Kya" | |
| Kadhalan | 1994 | playback singer | |
| Bala Gopaludu | 1989 | key musician | |
| Al-risâlah | 1976 | musical director |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robot 2 | 2017 | filming | Music Director |
| MTV Unplugged India | 2011 | TV Series | |
| Coke Studio @ MTV | 2011 | TV Series | |
| Mission Ustaad | 2007 | TV Series | Judge |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinite Love | 2012 | Short |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Gothic | 2014 | special thanks | |
| The End! | 2013 | Short acknowledgment | |
| Thy Beauty's Doom | 2012 | Short special thanks | |
| Dam999 | 2011 | special thanks | |
| Water | 2005/I | musical thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| 55th Idea Filmfare Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Himself |
| Phir Mile Sur | 2010 | Video short | Himself |
| ABC2 Live Presents Jai Ho! | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Cirque du Soleil's Poetic Social Mission | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Star Movies: Live from the Red Carpet | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 81st Annual Academy Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Winner: Best Original Score and Best Original Song |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Orange British Academy Film Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Winner: Best Original Score |
| The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Winner Best Composer |
| Oye! It's Friday! | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| A.R. Rahman, the 3rd Dimension Tour | 2007 | Documentary | Himself |
| Guru World Premiere in Toronto | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Oohlalala | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Taj Mahal Anthem: Ek Mohabbat | 2007 | Short | Himself |
| Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The 100 Greatest Musicals | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Omnibus | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Composer |
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | 2000 | Himself (uncredited) | |
| Shades of Grey: The Cinema of K. Balachander | Documentary announced | Himself | |
| The Kapil Sharma Show | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Vivement dimanche | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Jai Ho | 2014/II | Documentary | Himself |
| The Distortion of Sound | 2014 | Documentary short | |
| Living the Life | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Nation's Favourite Dance Moment | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Thai Manne Vannakam | 2013 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Infinite Love | 2012 | Short | Himself |
| The 83rd Annual Academy Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself - Performer: 'If I Rise' |
| The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself |
| Ru Ba Ru | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
| Nobel Peace Prize Concert | 2010 | TV Special | Himself - Performer |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Composer |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | i (2015) |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Kadal (2013) |
| 2012 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Rockstar (2011) |
| 2012 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Music Director | Rockstar (2011) |
| 2012 | Award for Technical Excellence | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Background Score | Rockstar (2011) |
| 2011 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Song | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2011 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Dubai International Film Festival | ||
| 2011 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) |
| 2011 | Filmfare Award - Telugu Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Ye Maaya Chesave (2010) |
| 2011 | Public Choice Award | World Soundtrack Awards | 127 Hours (2010) | |
| 2010 | BMI Film Music Award | BMI Film & TV Awards | Film Music | Couples Retreat (2009) |
| 2010 | DFCS Award | Denver Film Critics Society | Best Original Song | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Delhi-6 (2009) |
| 2010 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2010 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | BMI Film Music Award | BMI Film & TV Awards | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) | |
| 2009 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Composer | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) |
| 2009 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Background Score | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
| 2009 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Background Music | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
| 2009 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Music | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) |
| 2009 | World Soundtrack Award | World Soundtrack Awards | Best Original Song Written for a Film | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music | BAFTA Awards | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) | |
| 2009 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Music Director | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
| 2009 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Music Director | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
| 2008 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music | Guru (2007) |
| 2008 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Background Score | Guru (2007) |
| 2008 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Sivaji (2007) |
| 2008 | LAFCA Award | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | Best Music | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | NYFCO Award | New York Film Critics, Online | Best Use of Music | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | SDFCS Award | San Diego Film Critics Society Awards | Best Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Music Director | Guru (2007) |
| 2008 | Special Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema | |
| 2007 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music | Rang De Basanti (2006) |
| 2007 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Sillunu Oru Kadhal (2006) |
| 2007 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Music Director | Rang De Basanti (2006) |
| 2007 | Award for Technical Excellence | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Background Score | Rang De Basanti (2006) |
| 2007 | Award for Technical Excellence | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Song Recording | Rang De Basanti (2006) |
| 2005 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Background Score | Swades: We, the People (2004) |
| 2003 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Saathiya (2002) |
| 2003 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Background Score | The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) |
| 2003 | Silver Lotus Award | National Film Awards, India | Best Music Direction | Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) |
| 2003 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Music Director | Saathiya (2002) |
| 2003 | Technical Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Background Score | The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) |
| 2003 | Award for Technical Excellence | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Background Score | Saathiya (2002) |
| 2002 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
| 2002 | Silver Lotus Award | National Film Awards, India | Best Music Director | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
| 2002 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Music Director | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
| 2002 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Music Direction | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
| 2001 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Alai Payuthey (2000) |
| 2000 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Music Director | Taal (1999) |
| 2000 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Taal (1999) |
| 2000 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Mudhalvan (1999) |
| 2000 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Music Director | Taal (1999) |
| 1999 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Dil Se.. (1998) |
| 1999 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Jeans (1998) |
| 1999 | Creative Award | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India | Best Music Director | Sangamam (1999) |
| 1998 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Minsaara Kanavu (1997) |
| 1997 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Kadhal Desam (1996) |
| 1997 | Silver Lotus Award | National Film Awards, India | Best Music Director | Minsaara Kanavu (1997) |
| 1996 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Rangeela (1995) |
| 1996 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Bumbai (1995) |
| 1996 | Creative Award | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India | Best Music Director | Minsaara Kanavu (1997) |
| 1995 | R.D. Burman Award | Filmfare Awards | ||
| 1995 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Kadhalan (1994) |
| 1994 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Gentleman (1993) |
| 1994 | Creative Award | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India | Best Music Director | Kadhalan (1994) |
| 1993 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Roja (1992) |
| 1993 | Silver Lotus Award | National Film Awards, India | Best Music Director | Roja (1992) |
| 1993 | Creative Award | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India | Best Music Director | Gentleman (1993) |
| 1992 | Creative Award | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India | Best Music Director | Roja (1992) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | OK Kanmani (2015) |
| 2016 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Playback Singer | OK Kanmani (2015) |
| 2015 | Technical Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Background Score | Highway (2014) |
| 2015 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) |
| 2015 | SIIMA - Tamil | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Music Director | Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music | Raanjhanaa (2013) |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Maryan (2013) |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Playback Singer | Kadal (2013) |
| 2014 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Music | Raanjhanaa (2013) |
| 2014 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Background Music | Raanjhanaa (2013) |
| 2014 | SIIMA - Tamil | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Music Director | Maryan (2013) |
| 2014 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Music Director | Raanjhanaa (2013) |
| 2014 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Music Director | Raanjhanaa (2013) |
| 2013 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Music Director | Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) |
| 2013 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Music Director | Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) |
| 2012 | Asian Film Award | Asian Film Awards | Best Composer | Rockstar (2011) |
| 2011 | COFCA Award | Central Ohio Film Critics Association | Best Score | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2011 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Enthiran (2010) |
| 2011 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Original Song | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2011 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Music, Original Song | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2011 | World Soundtrack Award | World Soundtrack Awards | Best Original Song Written for a Film | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2011 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2011 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2011 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2011 | Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music | BAFTA Awards | 127 Hours (2010) | |
| 2011 | EDA Award | Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Best Film Music or Score | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | HFCS Award | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Score | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | HFCS Award | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | Sierra Award | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | Best Song | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | SDFCS Award | San Diego Film Critics Society Awards | Best Score | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Original Score | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Original Song | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | WAFCA Award | Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards | Best Score | 127 Hours (2010) |
| 2010 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Music Director | Delhi-6 (2009) |
| 2009 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Song | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Ghajini (2008) |
| 2009 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
| 2009 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Sakkarakatti (2007) |
| 2009 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Original Song | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | IFMCA Award | International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA) | Best Original Score for a Comedy Film | Couples Retreat (2009) |
| 2009 | IOFCP Award | International Online Film Critics' Poll | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Song from a Movie | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Music, Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Music, Original Song | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | OFCS Award | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Music | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
| 2009 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Playback Singer - Male | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
| 2009 | World Soundtrack Award | World Soundtrack Awards | Best Original Soundtrack of the Year | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | World Soundtrack Award | World Soundtrack Awards | Best Original Song Written for a Film | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2009 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Music Director | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) |
| 2009 | Asian Film Award | Asian Film Awards | Best Composer | Jodhaa Akbar (2008) |
| 2009 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Music Director | Ghajini (2008) |
| 2008 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Guru (2007) |
| 2008 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007) |
| 2008 | HFCS Award | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | HFCS Award | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Original Song | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
| 2008 | Apsara Award | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Music Director | Guru (2007) |
| 2007 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Playback Singer - Male | Rang De Basanti (2006) |
| 2005 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Awards | Best Music Director | Swades: We, the People (2004) |
| 2005 | Popular Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Swades: We, the People (2004) |
| 2005 | Technical Award | Zee Cine Awards | Best Background Score | Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004) |
| 2004 | Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry | Filmfare Awards South | Best Music Director | Boys (2003) |
| 2002 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Music Direction | Zubeidaa (2001) |
| 2002 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Background Score | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
| 2002 | Screen | Screen Weekly Awards | Best Music Director | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) |
| 2001 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Music Director | Fiza (2000) |
2nd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | COFCA Award | Central Ohio Film Critics Association | Best Score | Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
3rd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Surfers' Choice Award | Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Music Awards, IN | Best Soundtrack | Raanjhanaa (2013) |
Known for movies
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
as Composer
127 Hours (2010)
as Composer
The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)
as Composer
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
as Composer
