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A.R. RahOverview
Date of Birth:6 January 1966, Madras (now Chennai), India more
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Mini Biography:Allah Rakha Rahman was born A.S. Dileep Kumar on January 6, 1966, in Madras... more
Trivia:Collaborated on The Lord of The Rings' Stage Musical original score with... more
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Awards:Won 2 Oscars. Another 31 wins & 17 nominations more
NewsDesk:(203 articles) Rakeysh Mehra shares special friendship with Rahman (From BollywoodWorld. 21 April 2009, 12:33 AM, PDT) Calvin Harris Stays At No. 1 Spot With "I'm Not Alone" In The U.K. Singles Chart (From iCelebz. 20 April 2009, 4:47 AM, PDT)
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Filmography
Composer:
In Production
2000s
1990s
Satyagrahi (2009) (in production)
Endhiran (2009) (filming)
Raavana (2009) (post-production)
Delhi-6 (2009)
Ghajini (2008)
Yuvvraaj (2008)
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007) ... aka A Handsome Tamil Son (India: English title: literal title)
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (as AR Rahman) ... aka Elizabeth - Das goldene Königreich (Germany) ... aka Elizabeth - L'âge d'or (France)
Sivaji (2007) ... aka Sivaji: The Boss (India: English title: long title)
Bombil and Beatrice (2007)
Guru (2007) ... aka Gurukant (India: Telugu title) ... aka Mani Ratnam's Guru (India: English title: complete title)
Sajni (2007)
Sakkarakatti (2007)
Provoked: A True Story (2006) ... aka Provoked (UK: short title)
Parashuram: One Man Army (2006)
Godfather (2006)
Rang De Basanti (2006) ... aka Paint It Yellow (International: English title)
Jillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
Water (2005/I)
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005)
The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005) ... aka Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title) ... aka Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005)
Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005)
Swades: We, the People (2004) (as A.R. Rehman) ... aka Our Country (International: English title) (USA) ... aka Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004)
Ayitha Ezhuthu (2004)
Yuva (2004) ... aka The Youth (International: English title) ... aka The Youth of the Land (UK: TV title)
Naani (2004)
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004)
Ennaku 20 Unakku 18 (2004)
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004) ... aka Arrest with the Eyes (India: English title: informal literal title)
Lakeer - Forbidden Lines (2004)
New (2004)
Tehzeeb (2003)
Tian di ying xiong (2003) ... aka Warriors of Heaven and Earth (International: English title)
Boys (2003)
Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu (2003)
Parasuram (2003)
Udhaya (2003)
Saathiya (2002)
Baba (2002)
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) ... aka A Peck on the Cheek (USA: literal English title) ... aka Amritha (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Kadhal Virus (2002)
Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) ... aka Lagaan (India: Hindi title: short title) ... aka Land Tax (International: English title: informal literal title)
One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
Zubeidaa (2001)
Alli Arjuna (2001)
Paarthale Paravasam (2001) ... aka Paravasam (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Star (2001/II)
Thenali (2000)
Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) ... aka I Have Found It (International: English title) ... aka Priyuraalu Pilichindi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000) ... aka When Hearts Collide (USA: DVD title)
Pukar (2000)
Alai Payuthey (2000) ... aka Sakhi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Waves (International: English title)
Rhythm (2000)
Thakshak (1999)
Taj Mahal (1999)
Taal (1999) ... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title)
En Swasa Katre (1999)
Jodi (1999)
Kadhalar Dinam (1999) ... aka Kaathalar Thinam (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration) ... aka Lovers Day (India: English title)
Love You Hamesha (1999)
Mudhalvan (1999) ... aka Oke Okkadu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Padaiyappa (1999)
Sangamam (1999)
Earth (1998) ... aka 1947: Earth (India: English title: alternative title) ... aka Terre (Canada: French title)
Dil Se.. (1998) ... aka From the Heart (USA) ... aka Prema Tho (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Uyire (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
Jeans (1998)
Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)
Daud: Fun on the Run (1997)
Iruvar (1997) ... aka Iddaru (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka The Duo
Minsaara Kanavu (1997) ... aka Merupu Kalalu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Minsara Kanavu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration) ... aka Sapnay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
Love Birds (1997)
Ratchakan (1997)
Vishwavidhaata (1997)
Mr. Romeo (1996)
Indian (1996) ... aka Bharateeyudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Hindustani (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
Anthimanthaarai (1996)
Indira (Priyanka) (1996) ... aka Indira
Kadhal Desam (1996) ... aka Duniya Dilwalon Ki (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
Bumbai (1995) ... aka Bombay (India: English title) ... aka Bombayi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Rangeela (1995) ... aka Full of Colour (USA: TV title)
Karuththamma (1995)
Muthu (1995) ... aka The Dancing Maharaja (India: English title)
Duet (1994)
Gangmaster (1994)
Kadhalan (1994) ... aka Humse Hai Muqabula (India: Hindi title: dubbed version) ... aka Kathalan (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration) ... aka Premikudu
May Madham (1994)
Palnati Pourusham (1994)
Pavithra (1994)
Super Police (1994)
Gentleman (1993)
Kizhakku Seemayile (1993)
Pudhiya Mannargal (1993)
Pudhiya Mugam (1993)
Thiruda Thiruda (1993) ... aka Chor Chor ... aka Dongaa Dongaa (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Thief Thief
Uzhavan (1993)
Vandicholai Chinnarasu (1993)
Roja (1992) ... aka Roja (India: Malayalam title) (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka The Rose (International: English title)
Yodha (1992) ... aka Ashokan (India: Tamil title) ... aka Dharam Yodha (India: Hindi title)
Soundtrack:
Arranged: The Musical (2009) (completed) (music: "Khamoshiyan Gangunane Lagi")
Delhi-6 (2009) (music: "Masakalli", "Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein)", "Arziyan", "Bhor Bhaye", "Delhi 6", "Dil Gira Dafatan", "Genda Phool", "Hey Kaala Bandar", "Noor", "Rehna Tu") (performer: "Rehna Tu")
Ghajini (2008) (music: "Hai Guzarish", "Aye Bachchu", "Kaise Mujhe", "Behka", "Latoo", "Kaise Mujhe (Instrumental)")
Yuvvraaj (2008) (music: "Main Hoon Yuvvraaj", "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Shano Shano", "Tu Muskura", "Mastam Mastam", "Zindagi", "Dil Ka Rishta", "Manmohini Morey", "Shano - Remix") (performer: "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Dil Ka Rishta")
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) (writer: "O... Saya", "Riots", "Mausam & Escape") (music: "Ringa Ringa", "Liquid Dance", "Latika's Theme", "Millionaire", "Gangsta Blues", "Dreams on Fire", "Jai Ho") (performer: "O... Saya") (producer: "O... Saya")
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) (performer: "Tu Bole Main Boloon") ("Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai", "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi", "Kahin To Hogi Woh", "Nazrein Milaana Nazrein Churaana", "Pappu Can't Dance", "Pappu Can't Dance - Remix", "Tu Bole Main Boloon")
Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (performer: "Khwaja Mere Khwaja")
The Accidental Husband (2008) (performer: "THENALI(TAMIL)")
Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007) ("Ellappugazhum", "Ponmagal Vandaal", "Nee Marilyn Monroe", "Valayapatti", "Kelamal Kaiyile", "Maduraikku Pogathede") ... aka A Handsome Tamil Son (India: English title: literal title)
Sivaji (2007) (performer: "Athiradee") ("Sivaji", "Balleilakka", "Style", "Athiradee", "The Boss", "Sahana", "Sahara") ... aka Sivaji: The Boss (India: English title: long title)
Guru (2007) (performer: "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Tere Bin") ("Barso Re", "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Ek Lo Ek Muft", "Maiyya Maiyya", "Tere Bin", "Baazi Laga", "Shauk Hai", "Dhoom Dhamaka") ... aka Gurukant (India: Telugu title) ... aka Mani Ratnam's Guru (India: English title: complete title)
Inside Man (2006) (writer: "Chaiyya Chaiyya - Bollywood Joint", "Chaiyya Chaiyya")
Rang De Basanti (2006) (performer: "Khalbali", "Luka Chuppi", "Rubaroo") ("Rang De Basanti", "Khalbali", "Khoon Chala", "Luka Chuppi", "Pathshaala" (Part 1), "Pathshaala" (Part 2 - "Be a Rebel"), "Rubaroo", "Tu Bin Bataye") ... aka Paint It Yellow (International: English title)
Lord of War (2005) (writer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" (1997)) (performer: "Mumbai Theme Tune" (1997))
The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005) (performer: "Al Maddath Maula") ("Mangal Mangal", "Mangal Mangal" (Agni Version), "Mangal Mangal" (Aatma Version), "Main Vari Vari", "Holi Re", "Rasiya", "Takey Takey", "Al Maddath Maula") ... aka Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title) ... aka Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) (writer: "Azadi") (performer: "Azadi") ("Desh Ki Mitti")
Swades: We, the People (2004) (performer: "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera") ("Yeh Tara Woh Tara", "Saanwariya Saanwariya", "Yun Hi Chala Chal", "Aahista Aahista", "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera", "Pal Pal Hai Bhaari", "Dekho Na") ... aka Our Country (International: English title) (USA) ... aka Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
Yuva (2004) (performer: "Dhakka Laga Bukka", "Kabhi Neem Neem", "Fanaa") ... aka The Youth (International: English title) ... aka The Youth of the Land (UK: TV title)
Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004) ("Yeh Rishta", "Chinnamma Chilakkamma", "Do Kadam Aur Sahi", "Dhuan Dhuan", "Rang Hai", "Noor-un-ala-Noor", "Cyclist's Rhythm", "Potter's Village")
Tehzeeb (2003) ("Khoye Khoye Aankhen", "Meherbaan", "Aapko Mujhse Gila Hota Na Shikwa", "Sabaq Aisa", "Mujhpe Toofan Uthaye", "I Wanna Be Free")
Saathiya (2002) ("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) ("Extract") ... aka Bollywood Hollywood (Canada: English title: DVD box title)
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) (performer: "Desh MEre Desh")
Yadon ilaheyya (2002) (writer: "Mumbai Theme Tune") (performer: "Mumbai Theme Tune") ... aka Chronicle of Love and Pain ... aka D.I. ... aka Divine Intervention ... aka Göttliche Intervention - Eine Chronik von Liebe und Schmerz (Germany) ... aka Intervention divine (France)
Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) ("Chalo Chale Mitwa", "Shakalaka Baby", "Sooki Sooki Roti")
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") ... aka Lagaan (India: Hindi title: short title) ... aka Land Tax (International: English title: informal literal title)
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")
Fiza (2000) (music: "Piya Haji Ali") (performer: "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")
Taal (1999) (performer: "Ishq Bina") ("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") ... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title)
Mudhalvan (1999) ("Azhagana Ratchashiyae", "Kurukku Chiruthvale", "Mudhalvanae", "Shakalaka Baby", "Ulundhu Vithakkaiyilae", "Uppu Karuvadu") ... aka Oke Okkadu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Dil Se.. (1998) (performer: "Dil Se Re") ("Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya", "Thaiyya Thaiyya", "Jiya Jale, Jaan Chale", "Dil Se Re", "E Ajnabi", "Satrangi Re") ... aka From the Heart (USA) ... aka Prema Tho (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Uyire (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
Daud: Fun on the Run (1997) ("O Bhavre", "Zahreela Pyar")
Minsaara Kanavu (1997) (music: "Chanda Re") ("Awara Bhavre") ... aka Merupu Kalalu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Minsara Kanavu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration) ... aka Sapnay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
Fire (1996) ("Bombay Theme" (1995), "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum" (1995))
Bumbai (1995) ("Bombay Theme", "Antha Arabi" (Hindi: "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum"), "Kannalanae" (Hindi: "Kehna Hi Kya"), "Kuchi Kuchi", "Uyire" (Hindi: "Tu Hi Re"), "Poovukku Enna" (Hindi: "Kuch Bhi Na Socho")) ... aka Bombay (India: English title) ... aka Bombayi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Rangeela (1995) (performer: "Mangta Hai Kya") ("Tanha Tanha", "Hai Rama", "Mangta Hai Kya") ... aka Full of Colour (USA: TV title)
Roja (1992) ("Roja") ... aka Roja (India: Malayalam title) (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka The Rose (International: English title)
Music Department
Endhiran (2009) (filming) (musical director)
Yuvvraaj (2008) (playback singer)
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) (music producer)
Godfather (2006) (playback singer)
Rang De Basanti (2006) (playback singer) ... aka Paint It Yellow (International: English title)
Jillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) (playback singer)
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) (playback singer)
The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005) (playback singer) ... aka Mangal Pandey (India: Hindi title) ... aka Mangal Pandey: The Rising (India: English title)
Swades: We, the People (2004) (playback singer) (as A.R. Rehman) ... aka Our Country (International: English title) (USA) ... aka Desam (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
Ayitha Ezhuthu (2004) (playback singer)
Yuva (2004) (playback singer) ... aka The Youth (International: English title) ... aka The Youth of the Land (UK: TV title)
Saathiya (2002) (playback singer)
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) (playback singer)
Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) (playback singer) ... aka A Peck on the Cheek (USA: literal English title) ... aka Amritha (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) (playback singer) ... aka Lagaan (India: Hindi title: short title) ... aka Land Tax (International: English title: informal literal title)
Fiza (2000) (playback singer)
Taal (1999) (playback singer) ... aka Thaalam (India: Tamil title)
Dil Se.. (1998) (playback singer) ... aka From the Heart (USA) ... aka Prema Tho (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka Uyire (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
Jeans (1998) (playback singer)
Daud: Fun on the Run (1997) (playback singer)
Iruvar (1997) (playback singer) ... aka Iddaru (India: Telugu title: dubbed version) ... aka The Duo
Fire (1996) (composer: songs "Bombay Theme" and "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum")
Kadhal Desam (1996) (playback singer) ... aka Duniya Dilwalon Ki (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
Bumbai (1995) (playback singer) ... aka Bombay (India: English title) ... aka Bombayi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Rangeela (1995) (playback singer: "Mangta Hai Kya") ... aka Full of Colour (USA: TV title)
Kadhalan (1994) (playback singer) ... aka Humse Hai Muqabula (India: Hindi title: dubbed version) ... aka Kathalan (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration) ... aka Premikudu
