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.
Sound 209
2020s
- 2027
Inji Vellam
Original Music Composer
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
Lal Salaam
Original Music Composer
Ayalaan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2023
Pippa
Original Music Composer
Pathu Thala
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
Original Music Composer
- 2022
Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
Music
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Malayankunju
Original Music Composer
Iravin Nizhal
Original Music Composer
Le Musk
Original Music Composer
Heropanti 2
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2021
Atrangi Re
Original Music Composer
No Land's Man
Original Music Composer
- 2020
Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn
Original Music Composer
2010s
- 2019
PM Narendra Modi
Original Music Composer
The Fakir of Venice
Original Music Composer
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Original Music Composer
- 2018
Beyond the Clouds
Original Music Composer
- 2017
Cinema Veeran
Original Music Composer
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
Original Music Composer
- 2016
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
Original Music Composer
Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
Original Music Composer
Mohenjo Daro
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
#IndiaTomorrow: MyDream
Music
- 2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
Original Music Composer
- 2014
Lingaa
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Original Music Composer
Everest
Original Music Composer
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
Original Music Composer
Kochadaiiyaan
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Nanak Shah Fakir
Music
- 2013
Maryan
Original Music Composer
Kadal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2012
Godfather
Music
Ekk Deewana Tha
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2011
- 2010
Ada... A Way of Life
Original Music Composer
Jhootha Hi Sahi
Original Music Composer
Miral
Songs
Komaram Puli
Original Music Composer
Raavan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Ye Maaya Chesave
Original Music Composer
2000s
- 2009
Delhi-6
Original Music Composer
- 2008
Yuvvraaj
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Sakkarakatti
Original Music Composer
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Original Music Composer
- 2007
- 2006
Varalaru
Original Music Composer
Rang De Basanti
Original Music Composer
- 2005
Water
Original Music Composer
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Original Music Composer
Bose: The Forgotten Hero
Original Music Composer
- 2004
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Original Music Composer
New
Original Music Composer
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Original Music Composer
Naani
Original Music Composer
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
Original Music Composer
Udhaya
Original Music Composer
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Original Music Composer
- 2003
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
Music
Tehzeeb
Music
Warriors of Heaven and Earth
Original Music Composer
Boys
Original Music Composer
- 2002
Kadhal Virus
Original Music Composer
Kannathil Muthamittal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Alli Arjuna
Music
- 2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Original Music Composer
Nayak: The Real Hero
Original Music Composer
- 2000
Thenali
Original Music Composer
Rhythm
Original Music Composer
Fiza
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Dil Hi Dil Mein
Music
Alaipayuthey
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Pukar
Original Music Composer
1990s
- 1999
Thakshak
Original Music Composer
Mudhalvan
Original Music Composer
Taj Mahal
Original Music Composer
Jodi
Original Music Composer
Taal
Original Music Composer
Sangamam
Original Music Composer
Love You Hamesha
Music
Padayappa
Original Music Composer
En Swasa Kaatre
Original Music Composer
- 1998
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
Original Music Composer
Earth
Original Music Composer
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
- 1997
Ratchagan
Original Music Composer
Fire
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Daud
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Vishwa Vidaata
Songs
Iruvar
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Minsara Kanavu
Original Music Composer
- 1996
Mr. Romeo
Original Music Composer
Kadhal Desam
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Anthimanthaarai
Original Music Composer
Love Birds
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 1995
Indira
Scoring Mixer, Original Music Composer
Bombay
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
- 1994
Pudhiya Mannargal
Original Music Composer
The Gentleman
Music
Pavithra
Original Music Composer
Kaadhalan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
May Madham
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Gangmaster
Original Music Composer
Super Police
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Duet
Original Music Composer
Vandicholai Chinraasu
Original Music Composer
- 1993
Thiruda Thiruda
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Uzhavan
Original Music Composer
Gentleman
Original Music Composer
Pudhiya Mugam
Original Music Composer
- 1992
Yoddha
Original Music Composer
1980s
- 1989
Inspector Vikram
Music Arranger
- 1986
Punnagai Mannan
Keyboard Programmer
- 1981
Adima Changala
Music Supervision Assistant
- 1980
Moodupani
Assistant Sound Designer
No release date
Sangamithra
Original Music Composer
Genie
Original Music Composer
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Original Music Composer
Moon Walk
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Killer
Original Music Composer
Velu Nachiyaar
Original Music Composer
Gandhi
Original Music Composer
Acted in 8
2020s
- 2026
Tamil Idol
Guest · 1 episode
- 2023
2010s
- 2019
Rahman
Movie
- 2015
The Voice India
Super Judge · 26 episodes
1960s
- 1967
No release date
A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
Movie
Moon Walk
A.R. Rahman
Produced 4
2020s
- 2024
Headhunting to Beatboxing
Producer
- 2022
Le Musk
Producer
- 2021
No Land's Man
Producer
2010s
- 2019
Wrote 3
2020s
- 2025
- 2022
Le Musk
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Other crew 1
2020s
- 2020
Atkan Chatkan
Presenter
Directed 1
2020s
- 2022
Le Musk
Director
Appearances16
2020s
- 2026
Sony Vizha Grand Launch
Self · 1 episode
- 2024
Headhunting to Beatboxing
Self
- 2022
Aaraattu
Self
- 2021
A.R. Rahman Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai
Himself
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Mega Icons
Self · 1 episode
Harmony with A. R. Rahman
Self · 5 episodes
- 2017
One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
Self
- 2016
- 2014
The Distortion of Sound
Self
- 2011
MTV Unplugged India
Self · 1 episode
- 2010
Endhiran Making of Robot
Self
2000s
- 2004
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2013
African Gothic
Thanks