Born as A. S. Dileep Kumar, Allahrakka Rahman who is professionally popular as A. R. Rahman is a singer and composer. He is famous for his Tamil and Hindi songs. Also known as Mozart of Madras, he was born in Madras to Rajagopala Kulashekharan, a music composer mainly active in Malayalam movies. Rahman was initially trained under Master Dhanraj, who is a renowned music teacher in Chennai. After his father’s untimely death his family faced lots of financial crisis and Rahman started playing in the orchestra of M. K. Arjunan who was his father’s friend and composer. But despite all circumstances, one thing that Rahman always carried in his heart was his love for the music and singing. Needless to say, his dedication towards the music made him one of the most celebrated singers of Indian cinema. A. R. Rahman songs are the identity of the Music Maestro.
Being one of the best selling music artists, he is among the Forbes India’s 100 Celebrity list. Jai Ho, Luka Chuppi singer is awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for his excellent contribution to the Indian music industry.
Many hit songs of A. R. Rahman won him lots of recognitions and awards along with huge fan following.
Here are the best A. R. Rahman songs that are itself the testament of his singing skills
1. Maa Tujhe Salaam (Vande Mataram)
2. Jai Ho (Slumdog Millionaire)
3. Kun Faya Kun (Rockstar)
4. Arziyan (Delhi-6)
5. Chaiyya Chaiyya (Dil Se)
6. Agar Tum Saath Ho (Tamasha)
7. Khwaja Mere Khwaja (Jodhaa Akbar)
8. Ye Jo Des Hai Tera (Swades)
9. Satrangi Re (Dil Se)
10. Barso Re (Guru)
11. Roobaroo (Rang De Basanti)
12. Ramta Jogi (Taal)
13. Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyaara Hai (Roja)
14. Dil Se Re (Dil Se)
15. Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah (Jodhaa Akbar)
16. Ghanan Ghanan (Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India)
17. Humma Humma (Bombay)
18. Tum Ho (Rockstar)
19. Mayya Mayya (Guru)
20. Tum Tak (Raanjhanaa)
21. Maahi Ve (Highway)
22. Jashn-E-Bahaaraa (Jodhaa Akbar)
23. Yeh Haseen Vadiyan (Roja)
24. Ishq Bina (Taal)
25. Urvashi Urvashi (Kadhalan)
26. Yun Hi Chala Chal (Swades)
27. Patakha Guddi (Highway)
28. Taal Se Taal (Taal)
29. Masakali (Delhi-6)
30. Nadaan Parindey (Rockstar)
31. Luka Chuppi (Rang De Basanti)
32. Jiya Jale (Dil Se)
33. Tu Hi Re (Bombay)
34. Mitwa (Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India)
35. Mukkala Mukkabala (Kadhalan)
36. Kahin To (Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na)
37. Raanjhanaa Huaa Mai Tera (Raanjhanaa)
38. Ishq Bina (Taal)
39. Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna (The Legend Of Bhagat Singh)
40. O Humdum Suniyo Re (Saathiya)
41. Kehna Hi Kya (Bombay)
42. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi (Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na)
43. Enna Sona (Ok Jaanu)
44. Tere Bina (Guru)
45. Tu Chale (I)
46. Challa Ki Labda Phire (Jab Tak Hai Jaan)
47. Saathiya (Saathiya)
48. Hum Hain Is Pal Yahan (Kisna)
49. Chhoti Si Aasha (Roja)
50. Tanha Tanha (Rangeela)
So, these are some of the best A. R. Rahman songs that will make you fall in love with the soulful Sufi voice of this celebrated singer.
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Some FAQ’s
Which are some best A. R. Rahman songs that can make my day?
Rahman is a well-known playback singer and music composer whose popularity is beyond the borders. Here are some best A. R. Rahman songs- Luka Chuppi, Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi , Chhoti Si Aasha, Agar Tum Saath Ho, Jai Ho.
What are some best A. R. Rahman songs that are based on the romance genre?
Barso Re, Tum Ho, Tum Tak, Maahi Ve, Yeh Haseen Vadiyan, Ishq Bina and many more are there.
Can you suggest some patriotic songs sung by Rahman?
Well, Rahman has sung a pretty good number of patriotic songs like Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyaara Hai, Ye Jo Des Hai Tera, Maa Tujhe Salaam , Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna.
What are some mega-hits of A. R. Rahman?
Mayya Mayya, Nannare, Maa Tujhe Salaam, Jai Ho and the list goes on.
Did Rehman win oscar?
Yes, AR Rahman won Oscar for 'Jai Ho'( of the movie Slumdog Millionaire).