List of awards and nominations received by A. R. Rahman
List of awards won by A. R. Rahman
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A. R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singer and songwriter. Described by Time as one of the most popular composers,[1] he has provided musical scores predominantly for Tamil and Hindi films apart from a few films in other regional film industries of India and international productions. Rahman started his career by composing musical scores for documentaries, advertisements and Television channels. He made his debut as a film composer through Roja after being approached by its director Mani Ratnam. The soundtrack became popular upon release, which led to him winning the National Film Award for Best Music Direction at the 40th National Film Awards, the first time for a debutant.[a] As of 2024, Rahman has garnered 7 National Film Awards, 15 Filmfare Awards and 18 Filmfare Awards South, a record for an Indian composer. A. R. Rahman wins big Hollywood Music in Media Awards and Hollywood Independent Music Awards in 2024 for, The Goat Life (natively known as Aadujeevitham)[3]
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President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, presenting the national film award for best music direction, year of 2002 to A. R. Rahman for the tamil film, Kannathil Muthamittal | ||
| Awards & Nominations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | Won | Nominated |
| 2 | 5 | |
| 1 | 2 | |
| 7 | 7 | |
| 2 | 3 | |
| 15 | 29 | |
| 18 | 33 | |
| 2 | 2 | |
| 16 | 22 | |
| 3 | 6 | |
| 1 | 2 | |
| 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 4 | |
| 1 | 3 | |
| 6 | 6 | |
| 5 | 5 | |
| 3 | 6 | |
| 3 | 14 | |
| 19 | 34 | |
| 7 | 10 | |
| 9 | 9 | |
| ||
| Totals | 177 | 250 |
| Footnotes | ||
Honorary
Government
| Year | Award | Honouring body | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Kalaimamani | Government of Tamil Nadu | Awarded for contributions to music |
| 2000 | Padma Shri[4] | 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[5] | Government of Madhya Pradesh | Awarded for contributions to music |
| 2010 | Padma Bhushan[6] | Government of India | Third-highest civilian award |
Honorary Doctorate
| Year | Honouring body |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Anna University[7] |
| Aligarh Muslim University[8] | |
| Middlesex University[9] | |
| 2014 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[10][11] |
| Berklee College of Music[12] |
Other Honorary Awards
- 1994 – Sanskriti Award[13]
- Contributions to music awarded by the Sanskriti Foundation
- 1995 – Bommai Nagi Reddy Award[14]
- 1995 – Mauritius National Award[15]
- Contributions to music awarded by Mauritius
- 1995 – Malaysian Award[15]
- Contributions to music awarded by Malaysia
- 1995 – Rajiv Gandhi Award[14]
- 1996 – 'Gana Kaladhar'[16]
- 2001 – Al-Ameen Education Society Community Award
- 2002 – Amir Khusro Sangeet Nawaz Award
- 2005 – Mahavir-Mahatma Award[17]
- 2006 – Honorary Award from Stanford University[18]
- 2006 – Sanatan Sangeet Puraskar[14]
- Contributions to music awarded by the Sanatan Sangeet Sanskriti
- 2006 – Swaralaya Yesudas Award[19]
- Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in the music field
- 2007 – Limca Book of Records Indian of the Year for Contribution to Popular Music[20]
- 2008 – CNN-IBN Global Indian of the Year[21]
- 2008 – NDTV Indian of the Year[22]
- 2008 – Rotary Club of Madras[23]
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2009 – CNN-IBN Entertainer of the Year[24]
- 2009 – CNN-IBN Indian of the Year[25]
- 2009 – NDTV Global Indian Entertainer Award[26]
- 2009 – UK Asian Music Award for Outstanding Achievement[27]
- 2009 – Placed by Time magazine in List of World's Most Influential People.[28]
- 2010 – 10th Annual Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival[29]
- Special Achievement Award for Significant Contribution to the Globalization of Indian Music
- 2010 – British Asian Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Music[27]
- 2010 – Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration[30]
- 2010 – FICCI Global Icon[31]
- 2010 – "Crystal Award"[32]
- Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by World Economic Forum
- 2010 – Outstanding Achievement in Music at The Asian Awards[33]
- 2011 – GQ Legend of the Year Award[34]
- 2011 – Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival[35]
- 2012 – Vuclip Icons of the Year 2012 – Most Admired Bollywood Music Composer[36]
- 2016 – Fukuoka Prize (Japan)[37]
- 2018 – Lifetime Achievement Award From KISS Foundation[38]
- 2019 – "Global Icon of Inspiration" (Behindwoods Gold Mic Music Awards)[39]
- 2025 - Lakshminarayana International Award[40][41]
Film awards and nominations
Academy Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
| Best Original Song (Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") |
Won | ||
| Best Original Song (Shared with M.I.A. for "O... Saya") |
Nominated | ||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Score | Nominated |
| Best Original Song (Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise") |
Nominated |
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
World Soundtrack Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film (Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") |
Won |
| Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film (Shared with M.I.A. for "O... Saya") |
Nominated | ||
| Best Original Soundtrack of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film (Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise") |
Nominated |
| The Public Choice Award | Won | ||
| 2017 | Viceroy's House | Won |
Satellite Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
| Best Original Song (Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") |
Nominated | ||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Original Score | Nominated |
| Best Original Song (Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise") |
Nominated |
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Score | Won |
| Best Song (Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") |
Nominated | ||
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Song (Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise") |
Won |
Other International Awards
| Year | Awards | Category | Film / Song / Theatre | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Laurence Olivier Awards (United Kingdom) | Best New Musical | Bombay Dreams | Nominated |
| 2006 | Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Canada) | General Theatre Division – Outstanding Musical Direction (along with Värttinä) |
The Lord of the Rings | Nominated[43] |
| 2008 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Critics' Choice Award for Best Song | ''Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated[44] |
| Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song (performed by Sukhwinder Singh, written by A. R. Rahman and Gulzar) |
Nominated[45] | ||
| Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated[45] | ||
| San Diego Film Critics Society Awards (United States) | Best Score | Won[46] | ||
| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (United States) | Best Original Score | Nominated[47] | ||
| New York Film Critics Online Awards (United States) | NYFCO Award for Best Score | Won[48] | ||
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (United States) | Best Music Score | Won[49] | ||
| Black Reel Awards | Best Original Soundtrack | Won[50] | ||
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Score | Won[51] | ||
| 2009 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Song From a Movie | ''Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated[52] |
| UK Asian Music Awards (United Kingdom) | Outstanding Achievement by an Asian in Music Field[53] | - | Won | |
| 2010 | BMI London Awards | Best Score | Couples Retreat | Won[54][55] |
| WAFCA Awards | Best Score | 127 Hours | Nominated[56] | |
| Denver Film Critics Society Awards | Best Song | "If I Rise" from 127 Hours | Won[57] | |
| Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song (performed by Dido and A. R. Rahman, written by A. R. Rahman and Rollo) |
Nominated[58] | ||
| Best Original Score | 127 Hours | Nominated[58] |
National Film Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Roja (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won[59][60][61][62] |
| 1996 | Minsara Kanavu (Tamil) | ||
| 2001 | Lagaan (Hindi) | ||
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal (Tamil) | ||
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai (Tamil) | ||
| Mom (Hindi) | Best Background Score | ||
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan 1 (Tamil) |
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Roja | Best Music Direction | Won[63][64][65] |
| 1993 | Gentleman | ||
| 1994 | Kaadhalan | ||
| 1996 | Minsaara Kanavu | ||
| 1999 | Sangamam | ||
| 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | ||
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan |
Filmfare Awards
Soundtrack
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Rangeela | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1999 | Dil Se.. | Won | |
| 2000 | Taal | Won | |
| 2002 | Lagaan | Won | |
| 2003 | Saathiya | Won | |
| 2005 | Swades | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | Won | |
| 2008 | Guru | Won | |
| 2009 | Ghajini | Nominated | |
| Jodhaa Akbar | Nominated | ||
| Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Won | ||
| 2010 | Delhi 6 | Won | |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Won | |
| 2014 | Raanjhanaa | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Tamasha | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Dil Bechara | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Nominated | |
| Mimi | Nominated |
Background Score
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2005 | Swades | Won | |
| 2008 | Guru | Won | |
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Won | |
| 2011 | Raavan | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Highway | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Mom | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Dil Bechera | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 99 Songs | Nominated |
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Guru | Best Male Playback Singer for the Song "Tere Bina" | Nominated |
Special Awards
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent | Won |
Filmfare Awards South
Tamil
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Roja | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1994 | Gentleman | Won | |
| 1995 | Kaadhalan | Won | |
| 1996 | Bombay | Won | |
| 1997 | Kadhal Desam | Won | |
| 1998 | Minsaara Kanavu | Won | |
| 1999 | Jeans | Won | |
| 2000 | Mudhalvan | Won | |
| 2001 | Alai Payuthey | Won | |
| 2004 | Boys | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Sillunu Oru Kadhal | Won | |
| 2008 | Sivaji: The Boss | Won | |
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Sakkarakatti | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Won | |
| Enthiran | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Kadal | Won | |
| Maryan | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Kaaviyathalaivan | Nominated | |
| 2016 | I | Won | |
| O Kadhal Kanmani | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Won | |
| 24 | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Mersal | Won | |
| Kaatru Veliyidai | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Won | |
| Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Marakuma Nenjam" | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Best Music Director | Nominated |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2017 | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Nominated |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Malayankunju | Best Music Director | Nominated |
Filmfare OTT Awards
Soundtrack
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amar Singh Chamkila | Best Music Director | Won |
Background Score
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amar Singh Chamkila | Best Background Score | Won |
IIFA Awards
Soundtrack
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Taal | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2001 | Fiza | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Lagaan | Won | |
| Zubeidaa | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | Saathiya | Won | |
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | ||
| 2008 | Guru | ||
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | ||
| Ghajini | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Delhi-6 | ||
| 2012 | Rockstar | Won | |
| 2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Won | |
| 99 Songs | Nominated |
Background Score
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Saathiya | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | ||
| 2008 | Guru | ||
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | ||
| 2012 | Rockstar | ||
| 2022 | Atrangi Re |
Special Awards
SIIMA Awards
| Year | Language | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kannada | Godfather | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2014 | Tamil | Maryan | ||
| 2015 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | |||
| 2016 | OK Kanmani | |||
| 2017 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Won | ||
| 2018 | Kaatru Veliyidai | |||
| Mersal | Best Music Director | |||
| Best Male Playback Singer for the Song
"Neethane Neethane" |
Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Best Music Director | ||
| Best Male Playback Singer for the Song
"Mazhai Kuruvi" | ||||
| 2021 | Bigil | Best Music Director | ||
| Best Male Playback Singer for the Song
"Singappenney" | ||||
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Best Music Director | Nominated | |
| Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu | Best Male Playback Singer for the Song
"Marakkuma Nenjam" |
Nominated |
Mirchi Music Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Album of the Year | Won |
| Music Composer of the Year | |||
| Listeners Choice Album of the Year | |||
| Listeners Choice Song of the Year for ''Kabhi Kabhi Aditi" | |||
| Jodhaa Akbar | Song of the Year for ''Jashn-e-Bahara" | ||
| Best Background Score | |||
| 2010 | Delhi-6 | Album of the Year | |
| Song of the Year for ''Masakali'' | |||
| Music Composer of the Year | |||
| Best Song Arranger & Programmer for ''Masakali'' | |||
| 2011 | Raavan | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| Best Song Arranger & Programmer for ''Ranjha Ranjha'' | |||
| 2012 | Rockstar | Album of the Year | Won |
| Music Composer of the year for ''Nadaan Parinde'' | |||
| Music Composer of the year for ''[[Sadda Haq (song)|Sadda Haq]]'' | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year for ''Nadaan Parinde'' | |||
| Song of the Year for ''[[Sadda Haq (song)|Sadda Haq]]'' | |||
| Song representing Sufi tradition for ''Kun Faya Kun'' | Won | ||
| Listeners Choice Album of the Year | |||
| Listeners Choice Song of the Year for ''Nadaan Parinde'' | |||
| 2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2015 | Highway | Best Background Score | |
| 2016 | Tamasha | Song of the Year for ''Agar Tum Saath Ho'' | Nominated |
| Listeners Choice Song of the Year for ''Agar Tum Saath Ho'' | Won | ||
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Song of the Year for ''Chaka Chak'' | |||
| Music Composer of the year ''Chaka Chak'' | |||
| Music Composer of the year ''Rait Zara Si'' | |||
| Music Composer of the year ''Tere Rang'' | |||
| Listeners Choice Album of the Year | Won | ||
| Listeners Choice Song of the Year for ''Chaka Chak'' | |||
| Dil Bechara | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Listeners Choice Album of the Year | |||
| Mimi | Best Song Arranger & Programmer for ''Param Sundari'' | Won |
Other awards
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
- 2011 – Best Music Director – Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa[66]
- 2016 – Best Music Director – O Kadhal Kanmani
- 2017 – Best Music Director – Mersal and Kaatru Veliyidai
- 2022 – Best Music Director – Ponniyin Selvan: I, Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu & Cobra
- 2022 – Best Male Playback Singer – For the song "Marakkuma Nenjam" from Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
- 2011 – BIG Star Most Entertaining Song – "Saadda Haq" (Rockstar)
Bollywood Music Awards
CineGoers' Award
Cinema Express Awards
CineMAA Awards
- 2011 – Best Music Director – Ye Maaya Chesave[68]
CNN-IBN Song of the Year Award
- 2006 – "Roobaroo" (Rang De Basanti)
- 2007 – "Tere Bina" (Guru)
- 2008 – "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi" (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
Film Fans' Awards
Global Film & Music Festival Award
- 2023 – Best Music Composer for Feature Film in Foreign Language – Iravin Nizhal[69]
Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA)
- 2007 – Best Music Director – Rang De Basanti
- 2007 – Best Background Music – Rang De Basanti
Global Indian Music Academy Awards (GIMA)
IIFA Utsavam
- 2017 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
- 2024 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Ponniyin Selvan 2
- 2024 – Best Music Director - Background Score (Tamil) – Ponniyin Selvan 2
ITunes Music Awards
- Rang De Basanti (2006) – ITunes Music Award for Best Indian Album
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) – iTunes Music Award for Best Tamil Album
- Ye Maaya Chesave (2010) – iTunes Music Award for Best Telugu Album
- Maryan (2013) – ITunes Music Award for Best Tamil Album[70][71]
- Rockstar (2011) – iTunes Music Award for Best Indian Album
- O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) – ITunes Music Award for Best Indian Album[72]
- O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) – ITunes Music Award for Best Artist
Jaipur International Film Festival Award
- 2023 – Best Music – Iravin Nizhal[73]
Just Plain Folks Music Awards
Kalasaagar Awards
MTV Awards
Sangeet Awards
- 2004 – Best Music Direction (Critics Award) – Yuva
- 2004 – Best Music Arrangement (Critics Award) – "Yeh Rishta" – Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
- 2005 – Best Music Direction (Critics Award) – Swades
Screen Videocon Awards / Star Screen Awards
- 1998 – Best Non-Film Album – Vande Mataram (Non-Film category)[75][76]
- 2000 – Best Music Director – Taal
- 2007 – Best Background Music – Rang De Basanti
- 2008 – Best Music Director – Guru
- 2008 – Best Background Music – Guru
- 2009 – Best Music Director – Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na
- 2009 – Best Background Music – Jodhaa Akbar
- 2010 – Best Music Director – Delhi-6
- 2012 – Best Music Directoe – Rockstar[77]
Screen Videocon Awards South
- 1997 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhal Desam
- 1998 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Minsara Kanavu
SuMu Music Awards
- 1993: R. D. Burman Award for Best New Composer[14]
Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards
- 2008: Best Music Composer of the Year – Sivaji: The Boss[78]
V. Shantaram Award
- 2001 – Best Music Director – Taal
- 2007 – Best Music Director – Guru
- 2008 – Best Music Director – Jodhaa Akbar
Vijay Awards
- 2007 – Best Music Director – Sivaji
- 2008 – Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema
- 2010 – Best Music Director – Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
- 2013 – Best Music Director – Kadal
- 2017 – Best Music Director – Kaatru Veliyidai
Zee Cine Awards
- 2000 – Best Music Director – Taal
- 2002 – Best Music Director – Lagaan
- 2003 – Best Music Director – Saathiya
- 2007 – Best Music Director – Rang De Basanti
- 2008 – Best Music Director – Guru
- 2008 – Best Background Music – Guru
- 2012 – Best Music Director – Rockstar
Zee Cine Awards Tamil
Nominations
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
- 2011 – BIG Star Most Entertaining Music – Rockstar
MTV Awards
Screen Weekly Awards
- 2002 – Best Music Director – Lagaan
- 2002 – Best Background Score – Lagaan
CineMAA Awards
- 2004 – Best Music Director – Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
Zee Cine Awards
- 2005 – Best Music Director – Swades
- 2005 – Best Background Score – Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
- 2011 – Best Background Score – Raavan
See also
Footnotes
- Rahman was tied with Ilaiyaraaja before Balu Mahendra, the chairman of the jury decided to vote in favour of Rahman.[2]