A. R. Rahman
Awards & Honours
97
Awards Won
15
Honours
2
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
A. R. Rahman's achievements are extraordinary by any measure. He is one of the few composers to have won two Academy Awards, two Grammys, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe, all for a single film, Slumdog Millionaire. His seven National Film Awards place him among the most honored music directors in Indian cinema. Rahman's ability to blend Eastern and Western musical traditions has not only earned him critical acclaim but also a massive global fanbase. His contributions to music have been recognized with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, and he has received honorary doctorates from several institutions. His work continues to inspire a new generation of musicians.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Padma Shri
India's fourth-highest civilian honor
Padma Bhushan
India's third-highest civilian honor
Kalaimamani
Award for excellence in music
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary doctorate for contributions to music
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary doctorate
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary doctorate
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary doctorate
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary doctorate
Lifetime Achievement Award
For contributions to music
Time 100
One of the world's most influential people
Street named in his honor
A street in Markham was named 'A.R. Rahman Street'
Cultural Ambassador for Seychelles
Appointed as cultural ambassador
Honorary President
Named Honorary President
Indian of the Year for Contribution to Popular Music
Recognition for popular music contributions
Brand Ambassador
Appointed as brand ambassador
Rankings & Lists
Time 100
BBC poll - Most popular songs of all time
Magazine Covers
Time
2009
The 2009 TIME 100
Rolling Stone
2009
The Sound of Slumdog
GQ India
2010
The Maestro
Vogue India
2011
A.R. Rahman: The Musical Genius
Forbes India
2012
The Business of Music
Records & Feats
First Indian to win two Academy Awards
Won Best Original Score and Best Original Song for Slumdog Millionaire in 2009.
First Asian to win two Grammy Awards in a single night
Won Best Compilation Soundtrack Album and Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 2010 Grammys.
Most National Film Awards for Best Music Director
Won seven National Film Awards for Best Music Director, a record in India.
Bombay soundtrack sold 12 million copies
The soundtrack for the film Bombay sold over 12 million copies worldwide.