AR Rahman Turns 50: 25 Songs That Need To Be On Your Playlist
AR Rahman Turns 50: 25 Songs That Need To Be On Your Playlist
Some call him a living legend, others refer to him as the maverick music composer but no matter which title is used - AR Rahman is a league of his own.

Referred to as 'The Mozart Of Madras', AR Rahman kicked off his music career back in 1992 with Roja. The singer-composer, who turns 50 today, was born as AS Dileep Kumar. With films like Bombay, Taal and Lagaan, the maestro initiated a process which earned a special spot for Indian film music on the global front. An Honorary Fellow of the Trinity College of Music, Rahman is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, and was named as one of the 'World's Most Influential People' by Time in 2009. He has won four national awards and several Filmfare awards. For Slumdog Millionaire, he won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song and made everyone proud.

Some call him a living legend, others refer to him as the maverick music composer but no matter which title is used - AR Rahman is a league of his own. As the singer-composer turns a year older, we bring you 25 of his best songs that need to be on your playlist today.

Roja

Hum Se Hai Muqabala

Bombay

Dil Se

Bombay

Taal

Saathiya

Lagaan

Rangeela

Swades

Guru

Dil Se

Rockstar

Jodhaa Akbar

Delhi 6

Swades

Thakshak

Raanjhana

Tamasha

Slumdog Millionaire

Highway

Rang De Basanti

Roja

Lakeer

Rockstar

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