Rahman Birthday Special: Everything you should know about music maestro; find out his top 10 Bollywood albums
Allah Rakha Rahman, who is popularly known as AR Rahman, is a great Indian music maestro. Born on January 6, 1966, his works are notable for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and traditional orchestral arrangements.
Rahman, who is the world's most prominent and prolific film music composer by Time, has won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe, four National Film Awards, 15 Filmfare Awards and 13 Filmfare Awards South in addition to numerous other awards and nominations.
Padma Bhushan awardee, Rahman has worked with many influential Indian poets and lyricists such as Javed Akhtar, Gulzar, Vairamuthu and Vaali. The musician has also contributed in hit Bollywood films in collaboration with great filmmakers like Deepa Mehta, Mani Ratnam, Ashutosh Gowariker, Subhash Ghai, Imtiaz Ali and others.
This is why today we bring you an exclusive list of top ten Bollywood films in which AR Rahman has contributed with his musical pieces!
Rangeela | Rangeela Re
Dil Se | Chaiyya Chaiyya
Taal | Taal Se Taal
Lagaan | Radha Kaise Na Jale
Swades | Ye Jo Des Hai Tera
Rang De Basanti | Masti Ki Paathshala
Guru | Barso Re
Slumdog Millionaire | Jai Ho
Rockstar | Sadda Haq
Highway | Patakha Guddi
Thus, these are a few songs ranging from different genres which should be, should be in your playlist for any mood!
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