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A. R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman

Indian composer and musician
One of India's most successful and celebrated film composers who won international fame with his score for Slumdog Millionaire.
BornJanuary 6, 1967
HometownMadras, Madras State, India
Net worth$200 million
Height5'5" (1.65m)
SpouseSaira Banu
ChildrenKhatija Rahman
ParentsR. K. Shekhar
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Videos

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ composer speaks to CNN

CNN’s Becky Anderson sat down with the mastermind behind the music of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ A.R. Rahman, where he explained how he brought the iconic ‘Jai Ho’—and many other scores—into the world of film.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
1h 26min
2017

Albums

Indian
Indian
2008
Legend of Bhagat Singh
Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001
Dil Se...
Dil Se...
1999
Thaalam [Taal] [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Thaalam [Taal] [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1999
Sangamam [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Sangamam [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1999
50-50
50-50
1997
Iruvar [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Iruvar [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1997
Kadhalan [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Kadhalan [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1994
Roja [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Roja [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
1993
Enna Sona
Enna Sona
2024
Randaka Randaka
Randaka Randaka
2024
Tu Meri Dost Hain [Lofi Mix]
Tu Meri Dost Hain [Lofi Mix]
2024
Lehra Do Tiranga (Vande Mataram)
Lehra Do Tiranga (Vande Mataram)
2024
Adi Nenthukitten
Adi Nenthukitten
2024
Koi Tod Na Iska [From "Raayan"]
Koi Tod Na Iska [From "Raayan"]
2024
Kadhal Sadugudu
Kadhal Sadugudu
2024
Pyaar Yeh Jaane Kaise Hai
Pyaar Yeh Jaane Kaise Hai
2024
Tu Kya Jaane
Tu Kya Jaane
2024
Evano Oruvan [Dark Lofi]
Evano Oruvan [Dark Lofi]
2024
Musical Trailer [From "Maidaan"]
Musical Trailer [From "Maidaan"]
2024
Lal Salaam [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Lal Salaam [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
2024
Ae Pulla [From "Lal Salaam"]
Ae Pulla [From "Lal Salaam"]
2024

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2018Filmfare Awards SouthBest Music DirectorMersalWinner
2014Tamil Nadu State Film AwardsBest Music DirectorKaaviya Thalaivan (2014 film)Winner
2012Screen AwardsBest Music DirectorRockstar (2011 film)Winner
2012IIFABest Music DirectorRockstar (2011 film)Winner
2012Filmfare AwardsBest Music DirectionRockstar (2011 film)Winner
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