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A.R. Rahman
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Artist
A.R. Rahman (born in Chennai in 1967) began as a keyboard player, including in the orchestra of Ilaiyaraaja, and made advertising jingles. Director Mani Ratnam gave him his first film in 1992: Roja. Rahman worked from his own studio and built up his music layer by layer, with synthesizers, samples, acoustic instruments and singers from all over India. It sounded clearer and more international than Indian film music had until then. Bombay (1995), Dil Se.. (1998) and Lagaan (2001) followed, among others. With Slumdog Millionaire (2008) he won two Oscars, for the score and for the song Jai Ho.
Listening
Listening tip. Notice the layered studio production: electronic beats and synthesizers alongside Indian percussion, chorus and solo vocals.
Chaiyya Chaiyya · Sukhwinder Singh & Sapna Awasthi, 1998
Jai Ho · A.R. Rahman, 2008
Bombay Theme · A.R. Rahman, 1995
Discography
Studio albums
- 1990Beauty Palace / Aranmanai Vaasal
- 1991Set Me Free
- 1992Ashokan (soundtrack)
- 1992Roja (soundtrack)
- 1992Roja (soundtrack)
- 1992Yoddha (soundtrack)
- 1992Yoddha (soundtrack)
- 1992Yoddha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 1993Chor Chor (soundtrack)
- 1993Donga Donga (soundtrack)
- 1993Gentleman (soundtrack)
- 1993Gentleman (soundtrack)
- 1993Kizhakku Cheemayile (soundtrack)
- 1993Padmavyuham (soundtrack)
- 1993Pudhiya Mugam (soundtrack)
- 1993Thiruda Thiruda (soundtrack)
- 1993Uzhavan (soundtrack)
- 1994Duet (soundtrack)
- 1994Duet (soundtrack)
- 1994Fantasy (Andhi Malai)
- 1994Gangmaster (soundtrack)
- 1994Hrudayaanjali (soundtrack)
- 1994Humse Hai Muqabala (soundtrack)
- 1994Kadhalan (soundtrack)
- 1994Karuthamma (soundtrack)
- 1994Karuththamma (soundtrack)
- 1994Manitha Manitha (soundtrack)
- 1994May Madham (soundtrack)
- 1994Palnati Pourusham (soundtrack)
- 1994Pavithra (soundtrack)
- 1994Premikudu (soundtrack)
- 1994Pudhiya Mannargal (soundtrack)
- 1994Roja (soundtrack)
- 1994Super Police (soundtrack)
- 1994The Gentleman (soundtrack)
- 1994Vandicholai Chinraasu (soundtrack)
- 1994Vanitha (soundtrack)
- 1995Bombay (soundtrack)
- 1995Bombay (soundtrack)
- 1995Bombay (soundtrack)
- 1995Indira (soundtrack)
- 1995Love Birds (soundtrack)
- 1995Muthu (soundtrack)
- 1995Muthu (soundtrack)
- 1995Muthu Maharaja (soundtrack)
- 1995Priyanka (soundtrack)
- 1995Rangeela (soundtrack)
- 1995Tu Hi Mera Dil (soundtrack)
- 1996Andhimantharai (soundtrack)
- 1996Anthimanthaarai (soundtrack)
- 1996Bharateeyudu (soundtrack)
- 1996Duniya Dilwalon Ki (soundtrack)
- 1996Fire (soundtrack)
- 1996Hindustani (soundtrack)
- 1996Indian (soundtrack)
- 1996Kadhal Desam (soundtrack)
- 1996Love Birds (soundtrack)
- 1996Minsara Kanavu (soundtrack)
- 1996Mr. Romeo (soundtrack)
- 1996Prema Desam (soundtrack)
- 199750-50 (soundtrack)
- 1997Daud: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (soundtrack)
- 1997Iddaru (soundtrack)
- 1997Iruvar (soundtrack)
- 1997Kabhi Na Kabhi (soundtrack)
- 1997Khel Khiladi Ka (soundtrack)
- 1997Merupu Kalalu (soundtrack)
- 1997Monalisa (soundtrack)
- 1997Ottam (soundtrack)
- 1997Rakshakudu (soundtrack)
- 1997Ratchagan (soundtrack)
- 1997Sapnay (soundtrack)
- 1997Vande Mātaram
- 1997Vishwa Vidhaata (soundtrack)
- 19981947 Earth (soundtrack)
- 1998Dil Se.. (soundtrack)
- 1998Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (soundtrack)
- 1998Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (soundtrack)
- 1998En Swasa Kaatre (soundtrack)
- 1998Jeans (soundtrack)
- 1998Jeans (soundtrack)
- 1998Jeans (soundtrack)
- 1998Premante Pranamistha (soundtrack)
- 1998Prematho (soundtrack)
- 1998Uyire (soundtrack)
- 1998ムトゥ踊るマハラジャ (soundtrack)
- 1999Dil Hi Dil Mein (soundtrack)
- 1999Jodi (soundtrack)
- 1999Jodi (soundtrack)
- 1999Kadhalar Dhinam (soundtrack)
- 1999Mudhalvan (soundtrack)
- 1999Narasimha (soundtrack)
- 1999Oke Okkadu (soundtrack)
- 1999Oonjal (soundtrack)
- 1999Padayappa (soundtrack)
- 1999Padayappa (soundtrack)
- 1999Premikula Roju (soundtrack)
- 1999Pukar (soundtrack)
- 1999Sangamam (soundtrack)
- 1999Taal (soundtrack)
- 1999Taj Mahal (soundtrack)
- 1999Thaalam (soundtrack)
- 1999Thakshak (soundtrack)
- 2000Alaipayuthey (soundtrack)
- 2000Kandukondain Kandukondain (soundtrack)
- 2000Priyuraalu Pilichindi (soundtrack)
- 2000Rhythm
- 2000Rhythm (soundtrack)
- 2000Sakhi (soundtrack)
- 2000Tenali (soundtrack)
- 2000Thenali (soundtrack)
- 2000Zubediaa & Thakshak (soundtrack)
- 2000Zubeidaa (soundtrack)
- 2001Alli Arjuna (soundtrack)
- 2001Lagaan (soundtrack)
- 2001Love You Hamesha (soundtrack)
- 2001Muthu Maharaja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- 2001Nayak (soundtrack)
- 2001One 2 Ka 4 (soundtrack)
- 2001Paarthale Paravasam (soundtrack)
- 2001Paravasam (soundtrack)
- 2001Star (soundtrack)
- 2001Star (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2001Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka (soundtrack)
- 2002Amrutha (soundtrack)
- 2002Baba (soundtrack)
- 2002Bombay (soundtrack)
- 2002Kadhal Virus (soundtrack)
- 2002Kannathil Muthamittal (soundtrack)
- 2002Saathiya (soundtrack)
- 2002The Legend of Bhagat Singh (soundtrack)
- 2003Boys (soundtrack)
- 2003Boys - Telugu
- 2003Boys (బాయ్స్) (soundtrack)
- 2003Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (soundtrack)
- 2003Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (soundtrack)
- 2003Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu (soundtrack)
- 2003Parasuram (soundtrack)
- 2003Tehzeeb (soundtrack)
- 2003Udhaya (soundtrack)
- 2004Aayutha Ezhuthu (soundtrack)
- 2004Between Heaven and Earth (soundtrack)
- 2004Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (soundtrack)
- 2004Kadhalar Dhinam & 7G Rainbow Colony (soundtrack)
- 2004Kisna: The Warrior Poet (soundtrack)
- 2004Lakeer – Forbidden Lines (soundtrack)
- 2004Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (soundtrack)
- 2004Nani (soundtrack)
- 2004New (soundtrack)
- 2004Swades (soundtrack)
- 2004Warriors of Heaven and Earth (soundtrack)
- 2004Yuva (soundtrack)
- 2005Ah Aah (soundtrack)
- 2005Anbe Aaruyire (soundtrack)
- 2005Mangal Pandey: The Rising (soundtrack)
- 2005Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (soundtrack)
- 2005Rang De Basanti (soundtrack)
- 2005Water (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2006Guru (soundtrack)
- 2006Guru (soundtrack)
- 2006Nuvvu Nenu Prema (soundtrack)
- 2006Sillunu Oru Kadhal (soundtrack)
- 2006Varalaru: History of Godfather (soundtrack)
- 2007Azhagiya Tamil Magan (soundtrack)
- 2007Elizabeth: The Golden Age (soundtrack)
- 2007Jodhaa Akbar (soundtrack)
- 2007One Love
- 2007Provoked (soundtrack)
- 2007Sivaji: The Boss (soundtrack)
- 2007Sivaji: The Boss (soundtrack)
- 2008Ada .....A Way of Life (soundtrack)
- 2008Ghajini (soundtrack)
- 2008Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (soundtrack)
- 2008Jodhaa Akbar (soundtrack)
- 2008Jodhaa Akbar (soundtrack)
- 2008Sakkarakatti (soundtrack)
- 2008Slumdog Millionaire: Music From the Motion Picture (soundtrack)
- 2008The Lord of the Rings: Original London Production (soundtrack)
- 2008Yuvvraaj (soundtrack)
- 2009Blue (soundtrack)
- 2009Blue (soundtrack)
- 2009Couples Retreat (soundtrack)
- 2009Delhi-6 (soundtrack)
- 2010127 Hours: Music From the Motion Picture (soundtrack)
- 2010Enthiran (soundtrack)
- 2010Jhootha Hi Sahi (soundtrack)
- 2010Puli (soundtrack)
- 2010Raavan (soundtrack)
- 2010Raavanan (soundtrack)
- 2010Robo (soundtrack)
- 2010Robot (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2010Sivaji The Boss (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2010Villain (soundtrack)
- 2010Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (soundtrack)
- 2010Ye Maaya Chesave (soundtrack)
- 2011Connections
- 2011Rockstar (soundtrack)
- 2012Desam (soundtrack)
- 2012Ekk Deewana Tha (soundtrack)
- 2012God Father (soundtrack)
- 2012Jab Tak Hai Jaan (soundtrack)
- 2012Kadal (soundtrack)
- 2012People Like Us (soundtrack)
- 2013Ambikapathy (soundtrack)
- 2013Mariyaan (soundtrack)
- 2013Maryan (soundtrack)
- 2013Raanjhanaa (soundtrack)
- 2014Deen Isaimaalai (soundtrack)
- 2014Highway (soundtrack)
- 2014I (soundtrack)
- 2014I (Hindi): Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (soundtrack)
- 2014Kaaviya Thalaivan (soundtrack)
- 2014Kochadaiiyaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2014Kochadaiiyaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2014Lekar Hum Deewana Dil (soundtrack)
- 2014Lingaa (soundtrack)
- 2014Lingaa (soundtrack)
- 2014Million Dollar Arm (soundtrack)
- 2014Naani (soundtrack)
- 2014Premaalayam (soundtrack)
- 2014Raunaq
- 2014The Hundred-Foot Journey (soundtrack)
- 2014Vikramasimha (soundtrack)
- 2014Vikramasimha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2015Muhammad: The Messenger of God (soundtrack)
- 2015O Kadhal Kanmani (soundtrack)
- 2015OK Bangaram (soundtrack)
- 2015Tamasha (soundtrack)
- 201624 (soundtrack)
- 2016Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (soundtrack)
- 2016Duet (soundtrack)
- 2016Guru Kanth (soundtrack)
- 2016Kadali (soundtrack)
- 2016Mohenjo Daro (soundtrack)
- 2016Pelé: Birth of a Legend: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (soundtrack)
- 2016Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo (soundtrack)
- 2016Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (soundtrack)
- 2017Adirindhi (soundtrack)
- 2017Cheliyaa (soundtrack)
- 2017Kaatru Veliyidai (soundtrack)
- 2017Mersal (soundtrack)
- 2017Mom (soundtrack)
- 2017Mom (soundtrack)
- 2017Mom (soundtrack)
- 2017OK Jaanu (soundtrack)
- 2017Partition: 1947 (soundtrack)
- 2017Sachin - A Billion Dreams (soundtrack)
- 2017The Flying Lotus (soundtrack)
- 2017Viceroy's House (soundtrack)
- 20182.0 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2018Beyond the Clouds (soundtrack)
- 2018Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (soundtrack)
- 2018Harmony with A.R. Rahman (soundtrack)
- 2018Nawab (soundtrack)
- 2018Sanju (soundtrack)
- 2018Sarkar (soundtrack)
- 2018Sarkar (Telugu) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (soundtrack)
- 2019Bigil (soundtrack)
- 2019Sarvam Thaala Mayam (soundtrack)
- 2019Sarvam Thaala Mayam (soundtrack)
- 2019The Fakir of Venice (soundtrack)
- 2019Whistle (soundtrack)
- 202099 Songs (soundtrack)
- 2020Dil Bechara (soundtrack)
- 2020Why? The Musical (2022 Expo Dubai) (soundtrack)
- 202199 Songs (Tamil) (soundtrack)
- 2021Atrangi Re (soundtrack)
- 2021Galatta Kalyaanam (soundtrack)
- 2021Mimi (soundtrack)
- 2022Cobra (soundtrack)
- 2022Heropanti 2 (soundtrack)
- 2022Iravin Nizhal (soundtrack)
- 2022Malayankunju (soundtrack)
- 2022Mili (soundtrack)
- 2022Ponniyin Selvan Part - 1 (soundtrack)
- 2022Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (soundtrack)
- 2023Kochadaiiyaan (Original Background Score) (soundtrack)
- 2023Maamannan (soundtrack)
- 2023Mudhalvan (Original Soundtrack)
- 2023Pathu Thala (soundtrack)
- 2023Pippa (soundtrack)
- 2023Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2 (soundtrack)
- 2023Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2 (Hindi) (soundtrack)
- 2023Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu: Original Score (soundtrack)
- 2024Amar Singh Chamkila (soundtrack)
- 2024Ayalaan (soundtrack)
- 2024Ayalaan (Telugu) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (soundtrack)
- 2024Lal Salaam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2024Le Musk (Original Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2024Maidaan (soundtrack)
- 2024Ponniyin Selvan (Original Score) (soundtrack)
- 2024Raayan (soundtrack)
- 2024Raayan (Original Background Score) (soundtrack)
- 2024The Goat Life - Aadujeevitham (Original Background Score) (soundtrack)
- 2025Chhaava (soundtrack)
- 2025Tere Ishk Mein (soundtrack)
- 2025Tere Ishk Mein (TAMIL) (soundtrack)
- 2025The Diplomat (soundtrack)
- 2025Thug Life (soundtrack)
- 2025Ufff Yeh Siyapaa (soundtrack)
- 2026BAAB (Original Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2026Batwara 1947 (soundtrack)
- 2026Gandhi Talks (soundtrack)
- 2026Main Vaapas Aaunga (soundtrack)
- ?Dil Se..
- ?New (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
Other work
- 2008Slumdog Millionaire
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