R. Rahman is an Indian Music Composer, Singer and Music Producer. In 2010, the Indian government awarded him the Padma Bhushan, the nation’s third-highest civilian award. Among Rahman’s awards are six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, fifteen Filmfare Awards and seventeen Filmfare Awards South.
R. Rahman initially composed scores for different documentaries and jingles for advertisements and Indian television channels. In 1987 Rahman, then still known as Dileep, composed jingles for a line of watches introduced by Allwyn. He also arranged the jingles for some advertisements that went on to become very popular, including the popular jingle for Titan Watches, in which he used the theme from Mozart’s Symphony no.25.
Qutub-E-Kripa an ensemble of young musicians of KM Music Conservatory, have been co-credited alongside A. R. Rahman for the background scores of films such as 24, O Kadhal Kanmani, Tamasha, OK Jaanu, Kaatru Veliyidai, Mom, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Sarkar and 2.0. They have also scored for the Netflix Show, Daughters of Destiny.
| Full Name | A. S. Dileep Kumar |
| Nick Name | Allah Rakha Rahman, A. R. Rahman, Isai Puyal, The Mozart of Madras |
| Profession | Music Composer, Singer, Music Producer, Musician |
| DOB | 6 January 1967 |
| Age | 54 (as in 2021) |
| Birth Place | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs | Saira Banu |
| Physical Appearance | Height: 165 cm
Weight: 70 kg Eye Colour: Brown Hair Colour: Black |
| Family | Father: R.K. Shekhar
Mother: Kareema (Kashturi) Sisters: A.R. Reihana, Fathima Rafiq, Ishrath Qadri Wife: Saira Banu Daughters: Khatija, Rahima Son: Ameen |
| School | Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan School
Madras Christian hr Sec School |
| College | Trinity College of Music |
| Qualification | Degree in Western Classical Music |
| Hobbies | Playing the Keyboard |
Discography:
| Year | Film | Director | Language |
| 1992 | Roja | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
| Yoddha | Sangeeth Sivan | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Suresh Chandra Menon | Tamil |
| Gentleman | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| Kizhakku Cheemayile | Bharathiraja | Tamil | |
| Uzhavan | Kathir | Tamil | |
| Thiruda Thiruda | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Manoj Kumar | Tamil |
| Duet | K. Balachander | Tamil | |
| Super Police | K. Murali Mohan Rao | Telugu | |
| Gangmaster | B. Gopal | Telugu | |
| May Madham | Venus Balu | Tamil | |
| Kadhalan | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| Pavithra | K. Subash | Tamil | |
| Karuththamma | Bharathiraja | Tamil | |
| Pudhiya Mannargal | Vikraman | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Bombay | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
| Indira | Suhasini Maniratnam | Tamil | |
| Rangeela | Ram Gopal Varma | Hindi | |
| Muthu | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Love Birds | P. Vasu | Tamil |
| Indian | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| Anthimanthaarai | Bharathiraja | Tamil | |
| Kadhal Desam | Kathir | Tamil | |
| Mr. Romeo | K. S. Ravi | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Rajiv Menon | Tamil |
| Iruvar | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| Daud | Ram Gopal Varma | Hindi | |
| Fire | Deepa Mehta | Hindi | |
| Ratchagan | Praveen Gandhi | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi | Priyadarshan | Hindi |
| Jeans | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| Dil Se.. | Mani Ratnam | Hindi | |
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Priyadarshan | Hindi | |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | K. S. Ravi | Tamil |
| Padayappa | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil | |
| Kadhalar Dhinam | Kathir | Tamil | |
| Sangamam | Suresh Krishna | Tamil | |
| Taal | Subhash Ghai | Hindi | |
| Jodi | Praveen Gandhi | Tamil | |
| Earth | Deepa Mehta | Hindi | |
| Mudhalvan | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| Taj Mahal | Bharathiraja | Tamil | |
| Thakshak | Govind Nihalani | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Pukar | Rajkumar Santoshi | Hindi |
| Alaipayuthey | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | Rajiv Menon | Tamil | |
| Rhythm | Vasanth | Tamil | |
| Thenali | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Shyam Benegal | Hindi |
| One 2 Ka 4 | Shashilal K. Nair | Hindi | |
| Lagaan | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi | |
| Star | Praveen Gandhi | Tamil | |
| Paarthale Paravasam | K. Balachander | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Alli Arjuna | Saran | Tamil |
| Kannathil Muthamittal | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Rajkumar Santoshi | Hindi | |
| Baba | Suresh Krishna | Tamil | |
| Saathiya | Shaad Ali | Hindi | |
| Kadhal Virus | Kathir | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Parasuram | Arjun Sarja | Tamil |
| Boys | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| Warriors of Heaven and Earth | He Ping | Mandarin, English, Hindi |
|
| Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Jyothi Krishna | Tamil | |
| Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Telugu | ||
| Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Bharathiraja | Tamil | |
| Tehzeeb | Khalid Mohammed | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | M. F. Hussain | Hindi |
| Aaytha Ezhuthu | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| Yuva | Hindi | ||
| New | S. J. Surya | Tamil | |
| Naani | Telugu | ||
| Swades | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Shyam Benegal | Hindi |
| Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Ketan Mehta | Hindi | |
| Anbe Aaruyire | S. J. Surya | Tamil | |
| Kisna: The Warrior Poet | Subhash Ghai | Hindi | |
| Water | Deepa Mehta | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra | Hindi |
| Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | N. Krishna | Tamil | |
| Varalaru | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Guru | Mani Ratnam | Hindi |
| Provoked | Jag Mundhra | English, Hindi |
|
| Bombil and Beatrice | Kaizad Gustad | English | |
| Sivaji | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| Azhagiya Thamizh Magan | Bharathan | Tamil | |
| Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Shekhar Kapur | English | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi |
| Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na | Abbas Tyrewala | Hindi | |
| Ada… A Way of Life | Tanvir Ahmad | Hindi | |
| Sakkarakatti | Kala Prabhu | Tamil | |
| Yuvvraaj | Subhash Ghai | Hindi | |
| Ghajini | A. R. Murugadoss | Hindi | |
| Slumdog Millionaire | Danny Boyle | English | |
| 2009 | Delhi-6 | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra | Hindi |
| Blue | Anthony D’souza | Hindi | |
| Couples Retreat | Peter Billingsley | English | |
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Gautham Menon | Tamil |
| Ye Maaya Chesave | Telugu | ||
| Raavan | Mani Ratnam | Hindi | |
| Raavanan | Tamil | ||
| Komaram Puli | S. J. Surya | Telugu | |
| Enthiran | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| Jhootha Hi Sahi | Abbas Tyrewala | Hindi | |
| 127 Hours | Danny Boyle | English | |
| 2011 | Rockstar | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Gautham Menon | Hindi |
| People like Us | Alex Kurtzman | English | |
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Yash Chopra | Hindi | |
| Kadal | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Maryan | Bharat Bala | Tamil |
| Raanjhanaa | Anand L. Rai | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Highway | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi |
| Million Dollar Arm | Craig Gillespie | English | |
| Kochadaiiyaan | Soundarya Rajinikanth | Tamil | |
| Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | Arif Ali | Hindi | |
| The Hundred-Foot Journey | Lasse Hallström | English | |
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | Vasanthabalan | Tamil | |
| Lingaa | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil | |
| 2015 | I | S. Shankar | Tamil |
| O Kadhal Kanmani | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| Tamasha | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi | |
| Muhammad: The Messenger of God | Majid Majidi | Persian | |
| 2016 | 24 | Vikram Kumar | Tamil |
| Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Gautham Menon | Tamil | |
| Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Telugu | ||
| Pele | Jeff Zimbalist | English | |
| Mohenjo Daro | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi | |
| 2017 | OK Jaanu | Shaad Ali | Hindi |
| Kaatru Veliyidai | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| Sachin: A Billion Dreams | James Erskine | Hindi | |
| Mom | Ravi Udyawar | Hindi | |
| Viceroy’s House | Gurinder Chadha | English | |
| Mersal | Atlee | Tamil | |
| Daughters of Destiny | Vanessa Roth | English | |
| 2018 | Beyond the Clouds | Majid Majidi | Hindi |
| Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| Sarkar | AR Murugadoss | Tamil | |
| 2.0 | S. Shankar | Tamil | |
| 2019 | The Fakir Of Venice | Anand Surapur | Hindi |
| Blinded by the Light | Gurinder Chadha | English | |
| Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Rajiv Menon | Tamil | |
| Bigil | Atlee | Tamil | |
| 2020 | Shikara | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Hindi |
| Dil Bechara | Mukesh Chhabra | Hindi | |
| 99 Songs | Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Cobra | R. Ajay Gnanamuthu | Tamil |
| Le Musk | A. R. Rahman | English | |
| No Land’s Man | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki | English | |
| Atrangi Re | Aanand L. Rai | Hindi | |
| Ayalaan | R. Ravikumar | Tamil | |
| Aadujeevitham | Blessy | Malayalam | |
| Ponniyin Selvan | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | |
| Pathu Thala | N. Krishna | Tamil | |
| Pippa | Raja Krishna Menon | Hindi |
Awards:
Government:
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Notes |
| 1995 | Kalaimamani | Government of Tamil Nadu | Awarded for contributions to music |
| 2000 | Padma Shri | Government of India | Fourth highest civilian award |
| 2001 | Awadh Samman | Government of Uttar Pradesh | Awarded for exceptional and meritorious contribution in music |
| 2004 | National Lata Mangeshkar Award | Government of Madhya Pradesh | Awarded for Contributions to music |
| 2010 | Padma Bhushan | Government of India | Third-Highest civilian award |
Honorary Doctorate:
| Year | Honouring body |
| 2009 | Anna University |
| 2009 | Aligarh University |
| 2009 | Middlesex University |
| 2014 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
| 2014 | Berklee College of Music |
Other Honorary Awards:
1994 – Sanskriti Award,
1995 – Bommai Nagi Reddy Award,
1995 – Mauritius National Award,
1995 – Malaysian Award,
Contributions to music awarded by Malaysia,
1995 – Rajiv Gandhi Award,
1996 – Gana Kaladhar,
2001 – Al-Ameen Education Society Community Award,
2002 – Amir Khusro Sangeet Nawaz Award,
2005 – Mahavir-Mahatma Award,
2006 – Honorary Award from Stanford University,
2006 – Sanatan Sangeet Puraskar,
2006 – Swaralaya Yesudas Award,
2007 – Limca Book of Records Indian of the Year for Contribution to Popular Music,
2008 – CNN-IBN Global Indian of the Year,
2008 – NDTV Indian of the Year,
2008 – Rotary Club of Madras,
2009 – CNN-IBN Entertainer of the Year,
2009 – CNN-IBN Indian of the Year,
2009 – NDTV Global Indian Entertainer Award,
2009 – UK Asian Music Award for Outstanding Achievement,
2009 – Placed by Time magazine in List of World’s Most Influential People,
2010 – 10th Annual Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival,
2010 – British Asian Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Music,
2010 – Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration,
2010 – FICCI Global Icon,
2010 – Crystal Award,
2010 – Outstanding Achievement in Music at the Asian Awards,
2011 – GQ Legend of the Year Award,
2011 – Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival,
2012 – Vuclip Icons of the Year 2012 – Most Admired Bollywood Music Composer,
2016 – Fukuoka Prize,
2018 – Lifetime Achievement Award from KISS Foundation,
2019 – Global Icon of Inspiration
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