A. R. Rahman Indian Singer With 8.5M Instagram Followers
A. R. Rahman · composer and singer · Indian
8.5MInstagram, October 2026
4social accounts
60years old
6credits listed
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A. R. Rahman on Social Media
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YouTube A. R. Rahman
4.1M
4,090,000 subscribers,
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8.5M
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Instagram stats
- Followers
- 8.5M @arrahman
- Engagement rate
- 1.51% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 128,001
- Average comments
- 515 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
A. R. Rahman (6 January 1966, Chennai) is an Indian singer. He is recognised for appearances in Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) and Moonwalk (2026).
Early life
A. R. Rahman is the son of R. K. Shekhar. He went on to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School.
Career
A. R. Rahman’s releases on record are 82 albums and 8 singles between 1992 and 2024. He released Roja (1992) early on, and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) is the latest entry. The style on record is indian classical music and experimental music. A. R. Rahman plays keytar and electronic keyboard. Record labels on file include Columbia Records. He has 4.1M subscribers on YouTube, as counted in February 2025.
Recognition
He has won two Academy Awards (2008 and 2009). His other honours include the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music (2009) and two Grammy Awards (2009). The nominations list includes the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2009 for O…Saya. The records list 67 awards won and 5 nominations for him.
Personal life
He is the father of Khatija Rahman, and has 3 children in total.
Discography
90 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amar Singh Chamkila | Album |
| 2022 | Cobra | Album |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Album |
| 2020 | 99 Songs – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
| 2020 | Dil Bechara | Album |
| 2019 | 2.0 – Music from the Motion Picture | Album |
| 2019 | Ahimsa | Single |
| 2019 | Whistle | Album |
| 2017 | 2.0 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
| 2017 | Adirindhi | Album |
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Album |
| 2016 | 24 | Album |
| 2015 | Muhammad: The Messenger of God | Album |
| 2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Album |
| 2015 | Tamasha | Album |
Show all 90 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Highway | Album |
| 2014 | I | Album |
| 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Album |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Album |
| 2014 | Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | Album |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Album |
| 2014 | Million Dollar Arm | Album |
| 2014 | Raunaq | Album |
| 2014 | The Hundred-Foot Journey – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
| 2013 | Maryan | Album |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaa | Album |
| 2012 | Classic Incantations: The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg performs A.R. Rahman | Album |
| 2012 | Godfather | Album |
| 2012 | Infinite Love | Single |
| 2012 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Album |
| 2012 | Kadal | Album |
| 2012 | People like Us | Album |
| 2011 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Album |
| 2011 | Rockstar | Album |
| 2010 | 127 Hours (soundtrack) | Album |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Album |
| 2010 | Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat | Single |
| 2010 | Jhootha Hi Sahi | Album |
| 2010 | Puli | Album |
| 2010 | Raavan | Album |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Album |
| 2010 | Rhyme Skool with Katrina Kaif | Album |
| 2010 | Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam | Single |
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Album |
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Album |
| 2009 | Connections | Album |
| 2009 | Couples Retreat | Album |
| 2009 | Delhi-6 | Album |
| 2009 | Jai Ho! | Single |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Album |
| 2008 | Yuvvraaj | Album |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age – Music from the Motion Picture | Album |
| 2007 | One Love | Single |
| 2007 | Pray for Me Brother | Single |
| 2007 | Sivaji | Album |
| 2006 | Guru | Album |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Album |
| 2006 | Varalaaru | Album |
| 2005 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Album |
| 2005 | Rang De Basanti | Album |
| 2005 | Water | Album |
| 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthu | Album |
| 2003 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
| 2003 | Warriors of Heaven and Earth: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Album |
| 2002 | Shakalaka Baby | Single |
| 2001 | Lagaan | Album |
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Album |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Album |
| 1998 | Jeans | Album |
| 1997 | Vande Mataram | Album |
| 1996 | Indian | Album |
| 1995 | Bombay | Album |
| 1995 | Indira | Album |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Album |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Album |
| 1992 | Roja | Album |
| Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Album | |
| Atrangi Re | Album | |
| Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Album | |
| Iravin Nizhal | Album | |
| Jeans | Album | |
| Kadhalan | Album | |
| Kannathil Muthamittal | Album | |
| Navarasa | Album | |
| Pathu Thala | Album | |
| Ponniyin Selvan 1 | Album | |
| Sarkar | Album | |
| Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Album | |
| Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Album |
Awards and nominations
67 won, 5 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize | Won | |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Kadal | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Award for Best Music Director | Kadal | Won |
| 2012 | Apsara Award for Best Music Director | Rockstar | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Rockstar | Won |
| 2012 | IIFA Award for Best Music Director | Rockstar | Won |
| 2012 | Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director | Rockstar | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu | Ye Maaya Chesave | Won |
| 2010 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song | If I Rise | Won |
| 2010 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Won | |
| 2010 | Padma Bhushan | Won | |
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2009 | Apsara Award for Best Music Director | Jodhaa Akbar | Won |
| 2009 | BAFTA Award for Best Original Music | Won |
Show all 72 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CNN-News18 Indian of the Year | Won | |
| 2009 | Filmfare Award for Best Background Score | Jodhaa Akbar | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Won |
| 2009 | Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2009 | Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media | Jai Ho! | Won |
| 2009 | IIFA Award for Best Music Director | Jodhaa Akbar | Won |
| 2008 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | Jai Ho! | Won |
| 2008 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Composer | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2008 | Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema | Won | |
| 2008 | Filmfare Award for Best Background Score | Guru | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Guru | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Sivaji | Won |
| 2008 | IIFA Award for Best Music Director | Guru | Won |
| 2008 | Satellite Award for Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2008 | Zee Cine Award for Best Background Music | Guru | Won |
| 2008 | Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director | Guru | Won |
| 2007 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Rang De Basanti | Won |
| 2007 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Won |
| 2007 | IIFA Award for Best Music Director | Rang De Basanti | Won |
| 2007 | Vijay Award for Best Music Director | Sivaji | Won |
| 2007 | Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director | Rang De Basanti | Won |
| 2005 | Filmfare Award for Best Background Score | Swades | Won |
| 2003 | Bollywood Movie Award – Best Music Director | Saathiya | Won |
| 2003 | Filmfare Award for Best Background Score | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Won |
| 2003 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Saathiya | Won |
| 2003 | IIFA Award for Best Music Director | Saathiya | Won |
| 2003 | Zee Cine Award for Best Background Music | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Won |
| 2003 | Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director | Saathiya | Won |
| 2002 | Bollywood Movie Award – Best Music Director | Lagaan | Won |
| 2002 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Lagaan | Won |
| 2002 | IIFA Award for Best Music Director | Lagaan | Won |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director | Lagaan | Won |
| 2001 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Alaipayuthey | Won |
| 2001 | National Film Award for Best Music Direction | Lagaan | Won |
| 2000 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Taal | Won |
| 2000 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Mudhalvan | Won |
| 2000 | IIFA Award for Best Music Director | Taal | Won |
| 2000 | Padma Shri in arts | Won | |
| 2000 | Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director | Taal | Won |
| 1999 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Dil Se.. | Won |
| 1999 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Jeans | Won |
| 1998 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Minsara Kanavu | Won |
| 1997 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Kadhal Desam | Won |
| 1996 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | Rangeela | Won |
| 1996 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Bombay | Won |
| 1996 | National Film Award for Best Music Direction | Minsara Kanavu | Won |
| 1995 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Kadhalan | Won |
| 1995 | Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent | Won | |
| 1994 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Gentleman | Won |
| 1993 | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil | Roja | Won |
| 1992 | National Film Award for Best Music Direction | Roja | Won |
| honorary degree | Won | ||
| 2011 | Academy Award for Best Original Score | 127 Hours | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | If I Rise | Nominated |
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated |
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | O…Saya | Nominated |
| 2009 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | Jai Ho | Nominated |
Filmography
6 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Moonwalk | Film | |
| 2019 | Bigil | himself in the song "Singappenney" | Film |
| 2019– | Virtual Bharat | TV series | |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Film | |
| Aaraattu | Himself | Film | |
| Le Musk | Director | Film |
A. R. Rahman Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is A. R. Rahman?
A. R. Rahman is 60 years old, born on 6 January 1966 in Chennai.
What is A. R. Rahman known for?
A. R. Rahman is known for Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) and Moonwalk (2026).
What is A. R. Rahman’s nationality?
A. R. Rahman is Indian, born in Chennai.
Has A. R. Rahman won any awards?
Yes. 67 awards are on record, including Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize (2016).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q108560), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Dani Charles Silverscreen Media Inc. (https://silverscreen.in) · CC BY-SA 3.0
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