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A two-time winner of the Academy Award (Oscar), A. R. Rahman is popularly known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music. Hailed by Time magazine as the ‘Mozart of Madras’, Rahman, according to a BBC estimate, has sold more than 150 million copies of his work comprising of music from more than 100 film soundtracks and albums across over half a dozen languages, including landmark scores such as 'Roja', 'Bombay', Dil Se', 'Taal', 'Lagaan', 'Vandemataram' and more recently, 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Delhi 6' and 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Rahman pursued music as a career at a very young age and after assisting leading musicians in India went on to compose jingles and scores for popular Indian television features. He also obtained a degree in western classical music from the Trinity College of Music, London and set up his own in-house studio called Panchathan Record-Inn at Chennai.
In 1991, noted film maker Mani Ratnam offered Rahman a movie called ‘Roja’ which was a run-away success and brought nationwide fame and acclaim to the composer. The movie also won Rahman the Indian National Award for the best music composer, the first time ever by a debutant. Since then, Rahman has gone on to win the National Award 3 more times, the most ever by any music composer.
In 1997, to commemorate 50 years of Indian Independence, Sony Music signed up Rahman as its first artiste in South Asia. The result was ‘Vande Mataram’, an album that instantly made Indians relate to it and succeeded in rekindling the spirit of patriotism.
In 2001, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the well known composer of musicals like ‘Phantom of the Opera’ & ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ invited Rahman to compose for his musical, ‘Bombay Dreams’, the first time he would produce a musical he did not compose for. ‘Bombay Dreams’ opened to packed houses at London’s West End and had an unprecedented run for 2 years and later premiered at New York’s Broadway. Rahman recently composed the score for the stage production of 'The Lord of the Rings', one of the most expensive productions mounted on stage.
Rahman has undertaken several sellout concert tours in over 30 international destinations including one at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl in 2006.
Recently, Time magazine rated the soundtrack of ‘Roja’ in the Top 10 of their all time best movie soundtracks of the world; The Guardian, UK, listed the soundtrack of ‘Bombay’ in ‘1000 albums to listen before you die’.
Rahman’s music led him to be noticed internationally with several of his tracks featuring in movies such as 'The Lord of War', 'Inside Man' and 'The Accidental Husband'. His composition, Bombay Theme holds the distinction of being featured in over 50 international compilations. He also scored the music for the Hollywood productions, 'Elizabeth - The Golden Age', 'Slumdog Millionaire' and the Chinese movie, ‘Warriors of Heaven & Earth' produced by Sony Pictures.
In 2008, Rahman's work gained global prominence and accolades with the extraordinary success of his score for 'Slumdog Millionaire' that won 8 Academy Awards including two for Rahman, for Best Score and Best Song. Rahman won over 15 awards for his score including the Golden Globe and the BAFTA.
Rahman has been bestowed with the 'Padma Shri', one of India's highest national civilian honours, recognizing his contribution to music, in addition to several other awards including 4 Indian National Film Awards and 24 Filmfare Awards, India's leading recognition for films. He has also been conferred with honorary doctorates from the Aligarh Muslim University and the Middlesex University.
Rahman has expanded his focus to newer horizons like setting up the A R Rahman Foundation to help poor and underprivileged children. He released his first English single, ‘Pray For Me Brother’ in 2007, with proceeds from the sales going to the foundation. He also serves as the UN Ambassador for the 2015 Millenium Development Goals. Rahman has also announced initiatives to establish a tradition in western classical music in India and recently embarked on an ambitious venture to set up the KM Music Conservatory and the KM Music Symphony Orchestra based out of Chennai, India.
Awards won by ARR
Honorary
1995 - Kalaimamani
Contributions to music awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu
1995 - Mauritius National Award
Contributions to music awarded by Mauritius
1995 - Malaysian Award
Contributions to music awarded by Malaysia
2000 - Padma Shri
Fourth highest civilian award awarded by Government of India
2004 - National Lata Mangeshkar Award
Contributions to music awarded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh
2005 - Mahavir-Mahatma Award
2006 - Swaralaya Yesudas Award
Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in the music field
2006 - Honorary Award from Stanford University
2008 - Rotary Club of Madras
Lifetime Achievement Award
2009 - Honorary Doctorate from Anna University
2009 - Honorary Doctorate from Aligarh University
2009 - Honorary Doctorate from Middlesex University
2010 - Padma Bhushan
Third highest civilian award awarded by Government of India
2010 - "Crystal Award"
Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by World Economic Forum
2011 - GQ Legend of the Year Award
2011 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival
National Film Awards
1993 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Roja
1997 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
2002 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Kannathil Muthamittal
Filmfare Awards
1995 - Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent
1996 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rangeela
1999 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Dil Se
2000 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Taal
2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Lagaan
2003 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Saathiya
2003 - Filmfare Best Background Score - The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2005 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Swades
2007 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rang de Basanti
2008 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Guru
2008 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Guru
2009 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
2009 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Jodhaa Akbar
2010 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Delhi 6
2012 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rockstar
Filmfare Awards South
1993 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Roja
1994 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Gentleman
1995 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Kadhalan
1996 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Bombay
1997 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Kadhal Desam
1998 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Minsaara Kanavu
1999 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Jeans
2000 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Mudhalvan
2001 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Alaipayuthey
2007 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Sillunu Oru Kadhal
2008 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Sivaji: The Boss
2011 - Best Music Direction (Tamil) - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
2011 - Best Music Direction (Telugu) - Ye Maaya Chesave
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
2011 - BIG Star Most Entertaining Song - "Saadda Haq" (Rockstar)
Bollywood Movie Awards
2002 - Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - Best Music Direction - Saathiya
Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA)
2007 - GIFA Award for Best Music - Rang De Basanti
2007 - GIFA Award for Best Background Music - Rang De Basanti
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
2000 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Taal
2002 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Lagaan
2003 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Saathiya
2007 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Rang De Basanti
2008 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Guru
2008 - IIFA Best Background Music - Guru
2008 - Outstanding contribution by an Indian in International Cinema
2009 - IIFA Best Music Direction - Jodhaa Akbar
2009 - IIFA Best Background Music - Jodhaa Akbar
2009 - IIFA Music Director of the Decade
Sangeet Awards
2004 - Best Music Direction (Critics Award) - Yuva
2004 - Best Music Arrangement (Critics Award) - Yeh Rishta - Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
Screen-Videocon Awards / Star Screen Awards
1998 - Best Non-film Album - Vande Mataram (Non-film category)
2000 - Best Music Direction - Taal
2007 - Best Background Music- Rang De Basanti
2008 - Best Music Direction - Guru
2008 - Best Background Music - Guru
2009 - Best Music Direction - Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na
2009 - Best Background Music - Jodhaa Akbar
2010 - Best Music Direction - Delhi-6
2012 - Best Music Direction - Rockstar
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
1992 - Best Music Direction - Roja
1993 - Best Music Direction - Gentleman
1994 - Best Music Direction - Kadhalan
1996 - Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
1999 - Best Music Direction - Sangamam
Zee Cine Awards
2000 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Taal
2002 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Lagaan
2003 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Saathiya
2007 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Rang De Basanti
2008 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Guru
2008 - Zee Cine Award Best Background Music - Guru
2012 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Rockstar
Vijay Awards
2006 - Most Favourite Music Director
2007 - Vijay Award for Best Music Director - Sivaji
2010 - Vijay Award for Best Music Director - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Vikatan Awards
2011 - Best Music Director - Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Other awards
Planet-Bollywood People's Choice Awards
2006 - People's Choice Best Music Award - Rang De Basanti
2006 - People's Choice Best Background Music Award - Rang De Basanti
CineMAA Awards
2011 - Best Music Director - Ye Maaya Chesave
Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards
2008 - Best Music Composer of the Year - Sivaji: The Boss
Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards
2009 - Music Director Of The Year - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
2009 - Technical Award For Film Background Score - Jodhaa Akbar
2009 - Album Of The Year - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
2009 - Tata Indicom Mirchi Listeners Choice Song Of The Year - "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi" (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
2009 - Tata Indicom Mirchi Listeners Choice Album Of The Year - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
V. Shantaram Award
2007 - Best Music - Guru
2008 - Best Music - Jodhaa Akbar
International Film awards
Academy Awards (Oscars) (United States)
2009 - Best Original Music Score - Slumdog Millionaire
2009 - Best Original Song - "Jai Ho" - Slumdog Millionaire - and Gulzar
Golden Globe Awards (United States)
2009 - Best Original Score - Slumdog Millionaire
British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) (United Kingdom)
2009 - Anthony Asquith Award for Best Film Music - Slumdog Millionaire
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (United States)
2008 - Critics' Choice Award for Best Composer - Slumdog Millionaire
2010 - Critics' Choice Award for Best Song - "If I Rise" - 127 Hours
Black Reel Awards
2008 - Best Original Soundtrack - Slumdog Millionaire
BMI London Awards
2010 - Best Score - Couples Retreat
Denver Film Critics Society Awards
2010 - Best Song - "If I Rise" - 127 Hours
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (United States)
2008 - Best Music Score - Slumdog Millionaire
New York Film Critics Online Awards (United States)
2008 - NYFCO Best Score Award - Slumdog Millionaire
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
2008 - Best Original Score - Slumdog Millionaire
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards (United States)
2008 - Best Score - Slumdog Millionaire
Satellite Awards (United States)
2008 - Satellite Award for Best Original Score - Slumdog Millionaire
Other awards
Grammy Awards
2009 - Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Slumdog Millionaire
2009 - Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - "Jai Ho" - Slumdog Millionaire
Just Plain Folks Music Awards
2009 - * Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album - Varalaru
MTV Video Music Awards
1999 - International Viewer's Choice Awards (MTV India) - "Dil Se Re" - Dil Se
MTV Asia Awards
2003 - MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist India
MTV Immies
2003 - Best Music Composer (Film Category) - "Saathiya" - Saathiya
UK Asian Music Awards (United Kingdom)
2009 - Outstanding Achievement by an Asian in music field
World Soundtrack Awards
2009 - Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film - "Jai Ho" - Slumdog Millionaire
2011 - The Public Choice Award - 127 Hours
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Ajay :clap:
Ajay, sooperu! Rightful person to open the thread!
now as the cwg stories are selling India's pride in evening markets, what is the sitn. around the cwg anthem?
I don't know if it's too late but could the mod insert Padma Bhushan after Oscar in this thread's title. ;)
i guess the space wont be sufficient for adding such long words....Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunil_M88
ajay,
oscar vanginadhukku apram nama edhukku adha title'la periya visayama pottukkanum?? namma aduttha level'la yosippomae... :)
anyway,
please change tamizhan to thamizhan
Sunil,
It exceeds the total number of characters allowed..
Softy,
If i change that now, the pic will be disabled. So the mod is the right person to do that..