HAPPY BIRTHDAY AR RAHMAN: A luminary in the realm of music and one of the most exceptional musicians India has witnessed in recent decades, AR Rahman is celebrating his 57th birthday today on January 6. AR Rahman, a maestro who continues to earn acclaim on both domestic and international stages, boasts an impressive array of accolades, including two Oscars and two Grammys.
Over his illustrious three-decade-long career, AR Rahman has gifted the industry with innumerable unforgettable songs and melodies, earning global recognition for his musical prowess. With timeless tunes that have etched a permanent place in our playlists, AR Rahman has undeniably revolutionised the landscape of music in India.
Today, on the music director’s 57th birthday, let’s take a look at AR Rahman’s top 10 best songs.
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Chhoti Si Aasha
One of the most recognised songs in his career, Mani Ratnam’s blockbuster 1992 film Roja introduced Rahman to the world. He helmed the film’s soundtrack, which won numerous accolades. After its release, the song was also honoured by Time Magazine as one of the best soundtracks in 2005.
Chhaiya Chhaiya
One of the most popular and favourite songs among fans, the Chhaiya Chhaiya song from Mani Ratnam’s 1998 romantic drama film Dil Se remains a timeless gem of his career. The melodious yet peppy track got AR Rahman the award for Best Music Director at the Filmfare Awards.
Ishq Bina
The Subhash Ghai directorial romantic drama film Taal gave yet another chartbuster memorable song with Rahman. The song Ishq Bina with no surprise won almost every award possible after its release.
Rang De Basanti
AR Rahman delivered yet another memorable track with the title song of the 2006 film Rang de Basanti. While the title song led the show, the music composer also helmed other soulful tracks like Khoon Chala, Tu Bin Bataye and Roobaroo.
Tere Bina
One of the fan favourite and popular soundtracks by the music maestro, the romantic song Tere Bina from the Mani Ratnam film Guru also won the hearts of the audience. From the Middle East-influenced Maiya Maiya to the Qawwali-inspired Tere Bina, the songs from the film are still counted among his best creations today.
Jashn-e-Bahaara
Marking his third collaborative effort with director Ashutosh Gowarikar, Rahman helmed the music from the 2008 historical drama film Jodha Akbar. One of the popular songs titled Jashn-e-Bahaara became a hit among critics and fans alike.
Jai Ho
The one which got AR Rahman not one but two Oscars is the popular song Jai Ho from the 2008 hit film Slumdog Millionaire. The song is one of the best-known creations by the music director. When talking about his best tracks, it would be injustice to not mention this particular song. AR Rahman won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the track.
Tum Tak
Another of his best-known songs is from the 2013 film Raanjhanaa. We’re talking about the romantic and playful song Tum Tak, the melodious track that won everyone’s hearts, thanks to Rahman’s brilliant composition and Javed Ali’s soulful voice.
Agar Tum Saath Ho
A favourite among those with broken hearts, Rahman’s one of the best tracks Agar Tum Saath Ho from the movie Tamasha truly captures the complexities of love, making it quite relatable for all. Yet another classic track, the song is among those that still stay with us and is counted among the best tracks to cry to.
Kun Faya Kun
Another of Rahman’s best-known songs to date is Kun Faya Kun from the film Rockstar. It is truly a song for the soul that will not just stir your soul but will clear your mind and make you happy.
While these are just 10 of the many songs that the music maestro blessed us with, his musical achievements would require many more pages to pen it all down.
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