A. R. Rahman - Oscar Winner Bollywood Music Composer

A. R. Rahman was born in a musically affluent Tamil family. His father R. K. Shekhar was a Chennai based composer and conductor for Malayalam films. Rahman lost his father at a young age and his family rented out musical equipment as a source of income.

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During these formative years Rahman served as a keyboard player and an arranger in bands such as Roots with childhood friend and percussionist Sivamani John Anthony Suresh Peters JoJo and Raja. Rahman is the founder of the Chennai based rock group Nemesis Avenue.

He played the keyboard and piano the synthesizer the harmonium and the guitar. His curiosity in the synthesizer in particular increased because he says it was the ideal combination of music and technology . He began early training in music under Master Dhanraj.

Rahman was the 1995 recipient of the Mauritius National Award and the Malaysian Award for contributions to music. He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for his first West-End production. A four-time National Film Award winner and conferred the Padma Shri from the Government of India, Rahman has also received six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, thirteen Filmfare Awards and twelve Filmfare Awards South for his music and scores.

In 2006, he received an honorary award from Stanford University for contributions to global music. In 2009, for his score of Slumdog Millionaire, Rahman won the Critics' Choice Award, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score,[36] the BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, and two Academy Awards for Best Original Music Score and Best Original Song at the 2009 Oscars.

1992

Roja, Yodha, Pudhiya Mugam, Gentleman

1993

Kizhakku Cheemayile, Uzhavan, Thiruda Thiruda, Vandicholai Chinraasu, Super Police, Duet, May Madham, Kadhalan 1994, Pavithra, Karuththamma, Pudhiya Mannargal, Manitha Manitha, Gangmaster, Bombay, Indira 1995, Rangeela, Muthu, Love Birds, Indian

1996

Kadhal Desam, Fire, Mr. Romeo, Anthimanthaarai, Minsara Kanavu (Sapnay), Iruvar

1997

Daud: Fun On The Run, Ratchagan, Mona Lisa, Vishwavidhaata, Kabhi Na Kabhi, Jeans, Dil Se 1998, Earth, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, En Swasa Kaatre, Padayappa, Kadhalar Dhinam, Taal

1999

Sangamam, Jodi, Takshak, Mudhalvan, Taj Mahal, Pukar, Alaipayuthey, Kandukondain Kandukondain

2000

Fiza, Rhythm, Thenali, Zubeidaa, One 2 Ka 4, Nayak: The Real Hero, Love You Hamesha,

2001

Lagaan, Star, Parthale Paravasam, Alli Arjuna, Kannathil Muthamittal

2002

The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Baba, Kadhal Virus, Saathiya, Parasuram, Boys, Warriors of Heaven and Earth

2003

Enakku 20 Unakku 18, Kangalal Kaithu Sei, Tehzeeb, Udhaya, Lakeer - Forbidden Lines, Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities, Aayitha Ezhuthu, Yuva

2004

New Naani, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Swades, Kisna - The Warrior Poet, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Her, Mangal Pandey - The Rising

2005

Anbe Aaruyire, Water, Rang De Basanti

2006

Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Varalaru, Guru, Sajni

2007-2008-2009

Provoked, Sivaji: The Boss, Azhagiya Thamizh Magan, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Jodhaa Akbar, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, ADA: A Way of Life, Sakkarakatti 2008, Yuvvraaj, Ghajini, Slumdog Millionaire, Delhi 6, Nair San, Blue, Puli 2009, Ashokavanam, Raavan, Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam, Manavar Dhinam, Sultan The Warrior, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, Endhiran