A. R. Rahman discography
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A. R. Rahman made his debut in Indian Music Industry with the 1992 Tamil film Roja. In his three decade long career, he has composed and produced original scores and songs for more than 175 films in various languages, namely Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, English, Persian and Mandarin.
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Studio albums20
Soundtrack albums284 (including dubbed releases)
Original scores175
Lyricist2
(6 songs)
(6 songs)
| A. R. Rahman discography | |
|---|---|
| |
| Studio albums | 20 |
| Soundtrack albums | 284 (including dubbed releases) |
| Original scores | 175 |
| Lyricist | 2 (6 songs) |
| Web shows | 2 |
Original scores
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Upcoming
| Year | Title | Director | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Peddi[42] | Buchi Babu Sana | Telugu | Post-production |
| Moon Walk | Manoj N. S | Tamil[43] | Post-production | |
| Main Vaapas Aaunga | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi | Post-production | |
| Lahore 1947[44] | Rajkumar Santoshi | Hindi | Post-production | |
| Ramayana: Part 1[45][46] | Nitesh Tiwari | Hindi | Composed with Hans Zimmer Post-production | |
| 2027 | Ramayana: Part 2 | Hindi | Composed with Hans Zimmer Filming | |
| TBA | Genie[47] | Bhuvanesh Arjunan | Tamil | Post-production |
| Kamal aur Meena | Siddharth P. Malhotra | Hindi | Announced | |
| Ebony McQueen | Shekhar Kapur | English | Announced | |
| Gandhi | Hansal Mehta | Hindi | Completed (TV series) | |
| Khoj | Bharat Bala | Hindi | Filming | |
| Imaginary Rain | Vikas Khanna | Hindi | Post-production | |
| Killer | S. J. Suryah | Tamil | Filming | |
| Dilkashi | Lijo Jose Pellissery | Hindi | Post-production | |
| Anthony D'Souza - Michael Bay Untitled Film | Anthony D'Souza | Hindi | Announced | |
| Karna | Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra | Hindi | Announced | |
| Untitled Rumi film | Arno Krimmer | English / Persian | Announced | |
| D56[48] | Mari Selvaraj | Tamil | Announced | |
| Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Sai Pallavi Film | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Pre-Production | |
| Velpari | Shankar | Tamil | Pre-Production |
Original soundtracks
Notes:
- The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
- The year next to the title of the affected films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
- ♦ Indicates a film remade in another language with a different cast, featuring music reused from Rahman's compositions for the original.
- ! indicates only the songs are composed by Rahman, while the background score is composed by another composer.
- ✦ indicates only one song are composed by Rahman, while other songs are composed by another composer.
- The films Nayak: The Real Hero (2001, Hindi), Saathiya (2002, Hindi), Godfather (2012, Kannada), and Ok Jaanu (2017, Hindi) were remakes of the films Mudhalvan (1999, Tamil), Alai Payuthey (2000, Tamil), Varalaru (2006, Tamil) and O Kadhal Kanmani (2015, Tamil) respectively. The soundtracks were reused with changes and additional songs.
- The films Yuva (2004, Hindi), Raavan (2010, Hindi) and Ye Maaya Chesave (2010, Telugu) were simultaneous makes of the films Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004, Tamil), Raavanan (2010, Tamil) and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (2010, Tamil), respectively. Ekk Deewana Tha was a remake of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (2010, Tamil) and Ye Maaya Chesave (2010, Telugu). The soundtracks were reused with changes and additional vocals.
- He has contributed one song: "Piya Haji Ali" to Fiza (1999, Hindi).
- He reused the songs from May Maadham for Love You Hamesha although the film wasn't a remake.
- He has also contributed a promotional song with Tamil lyrics in the movie Lavender (Malayalam).
As playback singer
| Year | Song | Work | Co-singer | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "Chinna Chinna Aasai" | Roja | Minmini | Tamil |
| 1994 | "Urvasi Urvasi" | Kaadhalan | Suresh Peters | Tamil |
| 1994 | "Urvashi Urvashi" | Kaadhalan (D) | Shankar Mahadevan, Noel James | Hindi |
| 1994 | "Urvasi" | Kaadhalan (D) | Suresh Peters, Shahul Hameed | Telugu |
| 1995 | "Humma Humma" | Bombay | Suresh Peters, Swarnalatha | Tamil |
| "Kannalanae" | K. S. Chithra & Chorus | |||
| "Poovukkenna Poottu" | Noel, Anupama, Shubha & G. V. Prakash Kumar | |||
| "Mangta Hai Kya" | Rangeela | Shweta Shetty | Hindi | |
| 1996 | "No Problem" | Love Birds | Apache Indian | Tamil |
| "Mustafa Mustafa" | Kadhal Desam | Solo | Tamil | |
| "Hello Doctor" | Storms, Neol, Anupama | |||
| "Kalloori Salai" | Hariharan, Aslam Mustafa | |||
| "Mustafa" | Kadhal Desam - Telugu (Dubbed) | Solo | Telugu | |
| "Mustafa" | Kadhal Desam - Hindi (Dubbed) | Solo | Hindi | |
| 1997 | "Aayirthil Naan Oruvan" | Iruvar | Mano | Tamil |
| "Kannai Katikolathe" | Hariharan | |||
| 1998 | "Columbus Columbus" | Jeans | Solo | Tamil |
| "Dil Se Re" | Dil Se.. | Anupama, Anuradha Sriram | Hindi | |
| 1999 | "Ishq Bina" | Taal | Anuradha Sriram, Sujatha Mohan, Sonu Nigam | Hindi |
| 2000 | "Piya Haji Ali" | Fiza | Srinivas, Murtaza Khan, Qadir Khan | Hindi |
| "Endendrum Punnagai" | Alai Payuthey | Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan | Tamil | |
| "Maangalyam" | Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas | |||
| 2001 | "Chale Chalo" | Lagaan | Srinivas | Hindi |
| 2002 | "Vellai Pookal" | Kannathil Muthamittal | Solo | Tamil |
| "Mere Yaar Mila De" | Saathiya | Solo | Hindi | |
| 2004 | "Jana Gana Mana" | Aaytha Ezhuthu | Karthik | Tamil |
| "Yaakai Thiri" | Sunitha Sarathy, Pop Shalini | |||
| "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" | Swades | Solo | Hindi | |
| 2005 | "Aazadi" | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Anuradha Sriram | Hindi |
| "Zikr" | Solo | Hindi | ||
| "Al Maddath Maula" | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Kailash Kher, Murtuza Khan, Kadir | Hindi | |
| "Aararai Kodi" | Anbe Aaruyire | Solo | Tamil | |
| 2006 | "Khalbali" | Rang De Basanti | Mohammed Aslam, Naccim | Hindi |
| "Lukka Chuppi" | Lata Mangeshkar | |||
| "Rubaroo" | Naresh Iyer | |||
| "Theeyil Vizhunda" | Varalaru | Solo | Tamil | |
| "New York Nagaram" | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Solo | Tamil/Telugu | |
| 2007 | "Tere Bina" | Guru | Chinmayi Sripaada, Murtuza Khan, Qadir Khan | Hindi |
| "Ay Hairathe" | Hariharan, Alka Yagnik | |||
| "Jaage Hain" | K.S.Chithra, Madras Chorale Group | |||
| "Athiradee" | Sivaji | Sayanora Philip | Tamil | |
| "Sahana Saaral" | Udit Narayan, Chinmayi Sripaada | |||
| "Ellapugazhum" | Azhagiya Thamizh Magan | Solo | Tamil | |
| 2008 | "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" | Jodhaa Akbar | Solo | Hindi |
| "Tu Bole Main Boloon" | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Solo | Hindi | |
| "Meherbaan" | Ada... A Way of Life | Solo | Hindi | |
| "Marudaani" | Sakkarakatti | Madhushree | Tamil | |
| "Tu Muskura" | Yuvvraaj | Javed Ali, Alka Yagnik | Hindi | |
| "Tu Mera Dost Hai" | Benny Dayal, Shreya Ghoshal | |||
| "Dil Ka Rishta" | Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod, Clinton Cerejo, Suzanne, Sunaina, Vivienne Pocha, Naresh Iyer, Benny Dayal, Blaaze | |||
| "O...Saya" | Slumdog Millionaire | M I A | English | |
| 2009 | "Rehna Tu" | Delhi-6 | Benny Dayal, Tanvi Shah | Hindi |
| "Kuru Kuru" | Couples Retreat | Solo | English | |
| "NaNa" | Blaaze, Vivian Chaix, A. R. Ameen, Clinton Cerejo & Dominique Cerejo | |||
| 2010 | "Mannipaaya" | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Shreya Ghoshal | Tamil |
| "Maaralante Lokam" | Komaram Puli | Solo | Telugu | |
| "Pudhiya Manidha" | Endhiran | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Khatija Rahman | Tamil | |
| "Irumbile Oru Irudhaiyam" | Kash n' Krissy | |||
| 2011 | "Kun Faya Kun" | Rockstar | Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan | Hindi |
| "Naadaan Parindey" | Mohit Chauhan | |||
| 2012 | "Kya Hai Mohabbat" | Ekk Deewana Tha | Solo | Hindi |
| "Sharminda Hoon" | Madhushree | |||
| "Nenjukkule" | Kadal | Shakthisree Gopalan | Tamil | |
| "Elay Keechaan" | Solo | |||
| 2013 | "Nenje Yaezhu" | Maryan | Solo | Tamil |
| "I Love My Africa" | Blaaze, Madras Youth Choir | |||
| "Tu Mun Shudi" | Raanjhanaa | Rabbi Shergill | Hindi | |
| "Aise Na Dekho" | Karthik | |||
| 2014 | "Maahi Ve" | Highway | Solo | Hindi |
| "Patakha Guddi (Male Version)" | ||||
| "Karma Veerane" | Kochadaiyaan | A. R. Raihanah | Tamil | |
| "Khalifa" | Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | Shweta Pandit, Suzanne D'Mello, Hriday Gattani, Mahesh Vinayakram | Hindi | |
| "My Mind Is a Stranger Without You" | The Hundred-Foot Journey | Solange Merdinian | English | |
| "Indiane Vaa" | Lingaa | Solo | Tamil | |
| 2015 | "Mental Manadhil (Male)" | O Kadhal Kanmani | Jonita Gandhi | Tamil |
| "Theera Ula" | Darshana, Nikita Gandhi | |||
| "Malargal Kaettaen" | K. S. Chitra | |||
| "Tu Koi Aur Hai" | Tamasha | Alma Ferovic, Arjun Chandy | Hindi | |
| 2016 | "Laakhon Salaam" | Jugni[49] | Solo | Hindi |
| "Tu Hai" | Mohenjo Daro[50] | Sanah Moidutty | Hindi | |
| "Sindhu Ma" | Sanah Moidutty | |||
| "Mohenjo Mohenjo" | Arijit Singh, Bela Shende, Sanah Moidutty | |||
| 2017 | "OK Jaanu" | OK Jaanu | Srinidhi Venkatesh | Hindi |
| "Jee Lein" | Arjun Chandy, Neeti Mohan | |||
| "O Sona Tere Liye" | Mom | Shashaa Tirupati | Hindi | |
| "Neethanae" | Mersal | Shreya Ghoshal | Tamil | |
| 2018 | "I Am More" | Love Sonia | Bishop Briggs | English |
| "Mazhai Kuruvi" | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Solo | Tamil | |
| "Oru Viral Puratchi" | Sarkar | Srinidhi Venkatesh | Tamil | |
| "Jai Hind India" | Hockey World Cup | Solo | Hindi | |
| 2019 | "Wako Naam Fakir" | The Fakir of Venice | Arjun Chandy, Abhay Jodhpurkar | Hindi |
| "Marvel Anthem" | Promotional Track for Avengers: Endgame | Backing Vocals by Arjun Chandy, Nakul Abhyankar, MC Heam, Suryansh, Hiral Viradia, Lavita Lobo, Deepthi Suresh, Veena Murali, Srinivas, Sowmya, Madumitha, Shenbagaraj, Jaganjoth, Mayank, Soundarya, Aravind Srinivas, Jithin, Santosh, Akshara | Hindi/Tamil/Telugu | |
| "Singappenney" | Bigil | Shashaa Tirupati | Tamil | |
| 2020 | "Sai Shirdi Sai" | 99 Songs | Bela Shende | Hindi/Tamil/Telugu |
| "Sofia" | Shashwat Singh | |||
| "O Aashiqa" | ||||
| "Dil Bechara Title Track" | Dil Bechara | Hindi | ||
| "Hum Haar Nahi Manenge" | HDFC Bank COVID-19 | Khatija Rahman, Mika Singh, Clinton Cerejo, Jonita Gandhi, Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan, Sashaa Tirupathi, Sid sriram, Shruti Hassan, Harshdeep kaur | Hindi | |
| 2021 | "Rihaayi De" | Mimi | Hindi | |
| 2022 | "DaFa Kar" | Heropanti 2 | Hiral Viradia | Hindi |
| "Muthu's Journey" | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Tamil | ||
| "Marakuma Nenjam" | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Tamil | ||
| "Ponni Nadhi" | Ponniyin Selvan: I | A. R. Raihanah, Bamba Bakya | Tamil | |
| "Uyir Urugudhey" | Cobra | Solo | Tamil | |
| 2023 | ''Namma Satham'' | Pathu Thala | Yogi Seker | Tamil |
| "PS Anthem" | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Nabyla | ||
| ''Jigu Jigu Railu'' | Maamannan | Solo | ||
| 2024 | "Vera Level Sago" | Ayalaan | Solo | |
| "Maanja Nee" | A. R. Ameen | |||
| "Jalali" | Lal Salaam | Sarath Santhosh | ||
| "Adangaatha Asuran" | Raayan | Dhanush | Tamil | |
| Hope Song | The Goat Life | Rianjali | Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi & English | |
| ''Bol Mohabbat'' | Amar Singh Chamkila | Kailash Kher | Hindi | |
| "Team India Hai Hum" | Maidaan | Nakul Abhyankar | ||
| "Jaane Do" | Hiral Viradia | |||
| 2025 | "Yennai Izhukkuthadi" | Kadhalikka Neramillai | Dhee | Tamil |
| "Aaya Re Toofan" | Chhaava | Vaishali Samant | Hindi | |
| "Zinda Rahey" | Hiral Viradia | |||
| "Anju Vanna Poove (Reprise) | Thug Life | Tamil | ||
| "Deewaana Deewaana" | Tere Ishk Mein | Hindi | ||
| "Dil Parinda" | Ufff Yeh Siyapaa | |||
Note
- In the language column, "/" is used for dubbed in other languages.
- ", " shows that the original song have contain many languages.
As lyricist
| Year | Song | Work | Co-lyricist | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Nenjae Ezhu" | Maryan | Kutti Revathi | Tamil |
| "Innum Konjam Neram" | Kabilan | |||
| "Yenga Pona Raasaa" | Kutti Revathi | |||
| 2015 | "Kaara Attakkaaraa" | O Kadhal Kanmani | Mani Ratnam, Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam | |
| "Mental Manadhil" (Male) | Mani Ratnam | |||
| "Mental Manadhil" (Female) | Mani Ratnam | |||
| 2024 | "Maanja Nee" | Ayalaan | Sivakarthikeyan, ThoughtsForNow |
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Flying Lotus | Track list
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| 2014 | Raunaq | |
| 2013 | Coke Studio | |
| 2011 | SuperHeavy | With SuperHeavy |
| 2011 | Gems (Studio album by Michael Bolton) |
Track list
1 out of 12 tracks |
| 2011 | Connections | Track list
|
| 2011 | Connections... A Journey Through Anthems | |
| 2008 | Nokia Connections | Track list
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| 2004 | Choreography (Studio album by Vanessa-Mae) |
Track list
1 out of 10 tracks |
| 2003 | Harem (Studio album by Sarah Brightman) |
Track list
1 out of 14 tracks |
| 2001 | Indian Mantra | Track list
5 out of 10 tracks |
| 2000 | Jana Gana Mana | Track list
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| 1998 | Gurus of Peace | Track list
1 out of 4 tracks |
| 1997 | Vande Mataram | Track list
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| 1994 | Fantasy / Andhi Maalai | Track list
as a keyboardist only |
| 1992 | Then Vandhu Paayedhu | Track list
background score only |
| 1992 | Colours | Track list
as a keyboardist only |
| 1991 | Shubhaa – Set Me Freeee | |
| 1989 | Deen Isai Maalai | Track list
|
| 1987 | Gotte Kanakavva | record producer[51] |
Singles
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Amar Shonar Bangla" | YouTube Single with lyrics by Zulfiqer Russell |
| 2019 | "Light Upon Light" | YouTube Single ft. Sami Yusuf |
| "Ahimsa" | Collaboration with U2 | |
| A.R. Ameen's "Sago" | Credited for composition and as a co-producer | |
| Amal Maher's "Asl El Ehsas"[52] | credited for "Music Arrangement"
(collaboration with Egyptian singer Amal Maher) | |
| 2021 | "Allipoola Vennela" | Telugu YouTube Single ft. Mekha Rajan, Anagha, Angelina[53] |
| 2015 | "Humko Mann Ki Shakti Dena" | More
A tribute song to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The song was originally written by poet Gulzar and composed by Vasant Desai for the film Guddi. A. R. Rahman has sung and re-composed the track retaining the lyrics by Gulzar. |
| 2012 | "Infinite Love | More
The song was recorded to instill faith and optimism in people prior to the predicted Doomsday on 21 December 2012. |
| 2012 | "Nimma Nimma" | More
The song was composed for the 2012 Summer Olympics and was released through the album Isles of Wonder. |
| 2012 | "Oscar Sangamam" | More
Rahman's interpretation of the theme for the 84th Academy Awards, composed originally by Hans Zimmer. The song was performed at the ceremony by Rahman and was later released for digital download as a track in the album "Celebrate the Music – The 84th Academy Awards". |
| 2011 | "Satyameva Jayathe" | More
Sanskrit song for SuperHeavy. |
| 2011 | "Miracle Worker" | More
"Miracle Worker" is the debut single by rock supergroup SuperHeavy from their self-titled debut studio album. |
| 2010 | "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam" | More
Tamil song composed by A. R. Rahman, penned by M. Karunanidhi and performed by several leading Tamil artistes of over three generations. It is officially the theme song for the World Classical Tamil Conference 2010. |
| 2010 | "Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat" | |
| 2009 | "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" (with The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger) (Charts – US:#15 UK:#3 AUS:#1CAN:#5) |
More
Pop song composed by A. R. Rahman and performed by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger, from the album Doll Domination 2.0. The song is the English interpretation of the song Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire. |
| 2008 | "Marhaba Mustapha" | More
Islamic Sufi song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman for the film Al Risalah. |
| 2007 | "One Love" | More Song composed by A. R. Rahman, performed by A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Naresh Iyer and penned by Raqeeb Aalam in six different languages, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali. It was made to commemorate the beauty of Taj Mahal and celebrate its status as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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| 2007 | "Pray for Me Brother" | More
English pop song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman, featuring Blaaze. The song was conceived as an anti-poverty anthem for the Millennium Goals for the United Nations. It is part of a joint venture between the A. R. Rahman Foundation and Nokia. |
| 2005 | "We Can Make It Better" | More Song composed by A. R. Rahman from the album Donasian and featuring Shaan, Jaspinder Narula, Sukhwinder Singh, Hans Raj Hans, Am'nico, Apache Indian, Palvinder Dhami, Channi Singh, Djinn Mistri, E=MC, Sumeet, Shahin Badar, Surinder Sandhu and Shahbaz Khan. It was composed as part of aiding the Tsunami victims of Asia.
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| 2002 | "Ek Rahen Ek Nazaria" | More
A. R. Rahman set to tune, a song based on a poem written by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Song of Youth from his book, Ignited Minds. The song was performed on the occasion of Children's Day on 14 November 2002 by a group of children. |
| 2002 | "Love's Never Easy" (with Preeya Kalidas) |
More All songs composed originally for the musical Bombay Dreams.
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| 2002 | "Shakalaka Baby" (with Preeya Kalidas) |
More All songs composed originally for the musical Bombay Dreams.
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| 1999 | "Hey Jawan Tujhe Salaam" | More
Song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman and chorus in the Kargil Benefit Evening organised by Sahara at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi on 11 July 1999. The song was penned by Mehboob and shared the same tune as well as lyrics (except for the phrase Hey Jawan Tujhe Salaam) with Maa Tujhe Sallam. |
| 1998 | "Ekam Satyam" | More
Song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman in the AIDS Awareness Concert organised by Mukti, a Smita Thackeray foundation in association with the UB group at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai on 24 December 1998. |
| 1996 | "Oh Bosnia" | More
Malay song composed by A. R. Rahman, and performed by a choir of children in the A.R.Rahman Malaysia Concert and was in aid of Bosnian war victims. This song was reused as "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa" in Pukar. |
As featured artist
| Year | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" (with Artists for Haiti) (Charts – US:#2 UK:#50 AUS:#18 CAN:#7) |
More
A. R. Rahman was one among the featured artists in the Artists for Haiti who recorded the song for aiding the victims of 2010 Haiti earthquake. |
| "Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" | More
A. R. Rahman was one among the featured artists in Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara. |
Writer
| Year | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "It's My Birthday" (with will.i.am and Cody Wise) (Charts – UK:#1 AUS:#4 NZ:#16) |
More
Based on his previous song "Urvasi Urvasi" from the 1994 film Kaadhalan. |
| Year | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Rama" (with A R Rahman and Raam Shetty) (Charts – Canada:#1 Arjun:#4 IN:#16) |
More |