He is not only a godfather of music in the Hollywood but across the country, every single child knows the name of this great musician he is none another than A.R. Rehman. And as the country is celebrating the 51st birthday, we here bring you a special curation of his top five most listened and crooned Hindi compositions, out of which, many have been sung by him as well.
AR Rahman. The name speaks for itself. To say that AR Rahman is one of the best things that happened to the music industry is an understatement. His work is noted for its quirky sense of Indianness. He is known for his fusion of Indian classical music with world music which makes his renditions a beautiful mix of traditional orchestral arrangements and electronic beats.
Better known for his compositions, many a time AR Rahman also lends his voice to his tracks. Rahman is not just a huge name in the Hindi film industry but his genius is even more recognized in the south. He even has renditions like Slumdog Millionaire’s “Jai Ho” which have made him a popular artiste all over the world. Among his various accolades are four National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, 15 Filmfare Awards and 16 Filmfare Awards in South.
Rehna Tu – Delhi 6
Nadaan Parindey – Rockstar
O Hum Dum Suniyo Re – Saathiya
Tere Bina – Guru
Nazar Laaye – Raanjhana
Ajooba
Radha-Lagaan
A special video of A.R. Rahman on his birthday
