AR Rahman
AR Rahman is an acclaimed Indian composer, musician, and producer known for his work in film music across various languages, as well as his influence in the global music scene. He gained international fame for his unique fusion of Indian classical music with electronic sounds and world music elements, and he has won numerous awards including two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a Golden Globe. Rahman is celebrated not only for his impressive body of work in Indian cinema but also for his collaborations with international artists. His recent collaboration with Ed Sheeran during Sheeran's ongoing Mathematics tour in India highlights Rahman's continued relevance and appeal in the contemporary music landscape.
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The tune composed by the Indian musician AR Rahman plays on the musical road in Mumbai.
Drives me crazy: Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’ | Mumbai
United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
AR Rahman responded to the Ramayan controversy, emphasizing the epic's values beyond religion.
Nobody asks Bollywood mein kya gaaya hai anymore: Darshan Raval | Hindi Movie News
India· 2026-02-22
AR Rahman faced significant backlash for his remark on possible 'communal' bias in the Hindi film industry.
Prashant Narayanan reacts to AR Rahman’s communal remarks: ‘Discrimination might be happening, but he doesn’t want to demean the country’ | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-02-14
AR Rahman has faced backlash recently, which Prakash Raj cited as an example of public discourse on dissent.
Suniel Shetty addresses Ahan Shetty entourage rumours, Arijit-Iulia collaboration, Prakash Raj reacts to Kangana Ranaut: Top 5 entertainment news |India· 2026-02-06
AR Rahman performed three iconic songs during the Beating Retreat ceremony.
Amid row, three Rahman songs in Beating Retreat | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-29
Music by AR Rahman enhances the joyous, colourful song and dance sequences.
‘This is big blissful entertainment’: global film critics on the one movie that defines their country | World cinemaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-10
AR Rahman is the composer of the motivational track 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal' featured in Shukla's playlist.
Axiom Mission 4: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s playlist adds Bollywood touch to historic launch with SRK’s Swades song ‘Yuh Hi Chala Chal’India· 2025-06-25
AR Rahman composed the soundtrack for the movie Taal, which influenced Himesh Patel.
‘If you don’t dance to Earth, Wind and Fire, there’s something wrong with you’: Himesh Patel’s honest playlist | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-01
Musician AR Rahman admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai.
Musician AR Rahman admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-16
Kalpana has worked with the legends such as AR Rahman, MS Viswanathan, SP Balasubrahmanyam and many others.
Kalpana Raghavendar tells police: “I took 18 tablets, lost consciousness”; denies suicide attempt | Malayalam Movie NewsIndia· 2025-03-06
AR Rahman is noted as the only Indian to win two Oscars.
Walt Disney dominance, Oscar man Rahman: 8 charts recapping Oscars’ 97-year journeyIndia· 2025-03-05
AR Rahman won an Oscar for his contributions to the film Slumdog Millionaire.
Oscars 2025: India’s highs and lows at the Academy Awards – From ‘Naatu Naatu’ to ‘Lagaan' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-03-02
Musical maestro AR Rahman is composing the music for 'RC16'.
Ram Charan confirms Cricket scenes in RC16', shares BTS glimpses |India· 2025-02-16
AR Rahman’s songs and background score drive the narrative of 'Chhaava.'
‘Chhaava’ box office collection Day 1: Vicky Kaushal gives the biggest opening of 2025 with ₹31 crore business in India |India· 2025-02-15
AR Rahman’s songs and background score drive the narrative.
‘Chhaava’ box office collection Day 1: Vicky Kaushal gives the biggest opening of 2025 with ₹31 crore business in India |India· 2025-02-15AR Rahman is a Grammy-winning composer and performer who collaborated with Ed Sheeran in the studio.
La policía india apaga el micro a Ed Sheeran en pleno concierto callejero | Gente
Spain· 2025-02-10
Sonu Nigam criticized AR Rahman's work in a recent statement.
Sonu Nigam lost his cool over audience disruptions in a Kolkata concert; Shouts, 'If you want to stand, contest in elections!' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-02-10
At his Chennai show, Ed Sheeran collaborated with the renowned composer AR Rahman, where they performed a special rendition of the iconic song Urvashi.
'I refused': DCP defends stopping Ed Sheeran's busking mid-way; 'Perfect' singer says had prior permission | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-10
During his Chennai concert, he was joined on stage by legendary composer AR Rahman.
Ed Sheeran and Shilpa Rao surprise Bengaluru fans by crooning Devara song Chuttamalle in Telugu - WATCH |India· 2025-02-10AR Rahman had a special collaboration with Ed Sheeran for a rendition of the classic 'Urvasi'.
Bengaluru metro transforms into impromptu Ed Sheeran concert as fans sing 'Perfect' together | Watch |India· 2025-02-09