# List of awards and nominations received by A. R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singer and songwriter. Described by Time as one of the most popular composers, he has provided musical scores predominantly for Tamil and Hindi films apart from a few films in other regional film industries of India and international productions. Rahman started his career by composing musical scores for documentaries, advertisements and Television channels. He made his debut as a film composer through Roja after being approached by its director Mani Ratnam. The soundtrack became popular upon release, which led to him winning the National Film Award for Best Music Direction at the 40th National Film Awards, the first time for a debutant. As of 2024, Rahman has garnered 7 National Film Awards, 15 Filmfare Awards and 18 Filmfare Awards South, a record for an Indian composer. A.R. Rahman wins big at Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2024 for 'Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life'

## Honorary
### Government

| Year | Award | Honouring body | Notes |
| 1995 | Kalaimamani | Government of Tamil Nadu | Awarded for contributions to music |
| 2000 | Padma Shri | Government of India | Fourth-highest civilian award |
| 2001 | Awadh Samman | Government of Uttar Pradesh | Awarded for exceptional and meritorious contribution in music |
| 2004 | National Lata Mangeshkar Award | Government of Madhya Pradesh | Awarded for contributions to music |
| 2010 | Padma Bhushan | Government of India | Third-highest civilian award |

### Honorary Doctorate

| Year | Honouring body |
| 2009 | Anna University |
| 2009 | Aligarh University |
| 2009 | Middlesex University |
| 2014 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
| 2014 | Berklee College of Music |

### Other Honorary Awards

* 1994 – Sanskriti Award
** Contributions to music awarded by the Sanskriti Foundation
* 1995 – Bommai Nagi Reddy Award
* 1995 – Mauritius National Award
** Contributions to music awarded by Mauritius
* 1995 – Malaysian Award
** Contributions to music awarded by Malaysia
* 1995 – Rajiv Gandhi Award
* 1996 – 'Gana Kaladhar'
* 2001 – Al-Ameen Education Society Community Award
* 2002 – Amir Khusro Sangeet Nawaz Award
* 2005 – Mahavir-Mahatma Award
* 2006 – Honorary Award from Stanford University
* 2006 – Sanatan Sangeet Puraskar
** Contributions to music awarded by the Sanatan Sangeet Sanskriti
* 2006 – Swaralaya Yesudas Award
** Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in the music field
* 2007 – Limca Book of Records Indian of the Year for Contribution to Popular Music
* 2008 – CNN-IBN Global Indian of the Year
* 2008 – NDTV Indian of the Year
* 2008 – Rotary Club of Madras
** Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2009 – CNN-IBN Entertainer of the Year
* 2009 – CNN-IBN Indian of the Year
* 2009 – NDTV Global Indian Entertainer Award
* 2009 – UK Asian Music Award for Outstanding Achievement
* 2009 – Placed by Time magazine in List of World's Most Influential People.
* 2010 – 10th Annual Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival
** Special Achievement Award for Significant Contribution to the Globalization of Indian Music
* 2010 – British Asian Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Music
* 2010 – Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration
* 2010 – FICCI Global Icon
* 2010 – "Crystal Award"
** Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by World Economic Forum
* 2010 – Outstanding Achievement in Music at The Asian Awards
* 2011 – GQ Legend of the Year Award
* 2011 – Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Dubai International Film Festival
* 2012 – Vuclip Icons of the Year 2012 – Most Admired Bollywood Music Composer
* 2016 – Fukuoka Prize (Japan)
* 2018 – Lifetime Achievement Award From KISS Foundation
* 2019 – "Global Icon of Inspiration" (Behindwoods Gold Mic Music Awards)

## Film awards and nominations
### Academy Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Song (Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") | Won |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Song (Shared with M.I.A. for "O... Saya") | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Score | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Song (Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise") | Nominated |

### BAFTA Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Score | Nominated |

### Golden Globe Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Score | Nominated |

### Grammy Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2010 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | Won |
| 2010 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media (For "Jai Ho") | Won |

### World Soundtrack Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film (Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") | Won |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film (Shared with M.I.A. for "O... Saya") | Nominated |
| 2009 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Soundtrack of the Year | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film (Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise") | Nominated |
| 2011 | 127 Hours | The Public Choice Award | Won |
| 2017 | Viceroy's House | The Public Choice Award | Won |

### Satellite Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Score | Won |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Original Song (Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") | Nominated |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Original Score | Nominated |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Original Song (Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise") | Nominated |

### Critics' Choice Movie Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Score | Won |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Best Song (Shared with Gulzar for "Jai Ho") | Nominated |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Best Song (Shared with Dido and Rollo Armstrong for "If I Rise") | Won |

### Asian Film Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Best Original Music | Nominated |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Best Original Music | Nominated |
| 2019 | Sanju | Best Original Music (Shared with Atul Raninga and Sanjay Wandrekar) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Best Original Music | Nominated |

### Other International Awards

| Year | Awards | Category | Film / Song / Theatre | Result |
| 2003 | Laurence Olivier Awards (United Kingdom) | Best New Musical | Bombay Dreams | Nominated |
| 2006 | Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Canada) | General Theatre Division – Outstanding Musical Direction (along with Värttinä) | The Lord of the Rings | Nominated |
| 2008 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Critics' Choice Award for Best Song | ''Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated |
| 2008 | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song (performed by Sukhwinder Singh, written by A. R. Rahman and Gulzar) | ''Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated |
| 2008 | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated |
| 2008 | San Diego Film Critics Society Awards (United States) | Best Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2008 | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (United States) | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated |
| 2008 | New York Film Critics Online Awards (United States) | NYFCO Award for Best Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (United States) | Best Music Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2008 | Black Reel Awards | Best Original Soundtrack | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2008 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Score | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2009 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Song From a Movie | ''Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire | Nominated |
| 2009 | UK Asian Music Awards (United Kingdom) | Outstanding Achievement by an Asian in Music Field | - | Won |
| 2010 | BMI London Awards | Best Score | Couples Retreat | Won |
| 2010 | WAFCA Awards | Best Score | 127 Hours | Nominated |
| 2010 | Denver Film Critics Society Awards | Best Song | "If I Rise" from 127 Hours | Won |
| 2010 | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song (performed by Dido and A. R. Rahman, written by A. R. Rahman and Rollo) | "If I Rise" from 127 Hours | Nominated |
| 2010 | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Score | 127 Hours | Nominated |

### National Film Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 1992 | Roja (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 1996 | Minsara Kanavu (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 2001 | Lagaan (Hindi) | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai (Tamil) | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 2017 | Mom (Hindi) | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan 1 (Tamil) | Best Background Score | Won |

### Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 1992 | Roja | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 1994 | Kadhalan | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 1996 | Minsaara Kanavu | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 1999 | Sangamam | Best Music Direction | Won |
| 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Best Music Direction | Won |

### Filmfare Awards
#### Soundtrack

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 1996 | Rangeela | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1999 | Dil Se.. | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2000 | Taal | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2002 | Lagaan | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2003 | Saathiya | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2005 | Swades | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2008 | Guru | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2009 | Ghajini | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2009 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2010 | Delhi 6 | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2014 | Raanjhanaa | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2016 | Tamasha | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2021 | Dil Bechara | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2022 | Mimi | Best Music Director | Nominated |

#### Background Score

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2003 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2005 | Swades | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2008 | Guru | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2011 | Raavan | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2015 | Highway | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2018 | Mom | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2021 | Dil Bechera | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2022 | 99 Songs | Best Background Score | Nominated |
Playback Singer
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2008 | Guru | Best Male Playback Singer for the Song "Tere Bina" | Nominated |

#### Special Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 1995 | R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent | Won |

### Filmfare Awards South
#### Tamil

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 1993 | Roja | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1994 | Gentleman | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1995 | Kadhalan | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1996 | Bombay | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1997 | Kadhal Desam | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1998 | Minsaara Kanavu | Best Music Director | Won |
| 1999 | Jeans | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2000 | Mudhalvan | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2001 | Alaipayuthey | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2004 | Boys | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2007 | Sillunu Oru Kadhal | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2008 | Sivaji: The Boss | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2008 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2009 | Sakkarakatti | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2011 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2011 | Enthiran | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2014 | Kadal | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2014 | Maryan | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kaaviyathalaivan | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2016 | I | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2016 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2017 | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2017 | 24 | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2018 | Mersal | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2018 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2019 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Marakuma Nenjam" | Nominated |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Best Music Director | Nominated |

#### Telugu

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2011 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2017 | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Best Music Director | Nominated |

#### Malayalam

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2022 | Malayankunju | Best Music Director | Nominated |

### Filmfare OTT Awards
#### Soundtrack

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2024 | Amar Singh Chamkila | Best Music Director | Won |

#### Background Score

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2024 | Amar Singh Chamkila | Best Background Score | Won |

### IIFA Awards
#### Soundtrack

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2000 | Taal | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2001 | Fiza | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2002 | Lagaan | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2002 | Zubeidaa | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2003 | Saathiya | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2008 | Guru | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2009 | Ghajini | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2010 | Delhi-6 | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2022 | 99 Songs | Best Music Director | Nominated |

#### Background Score

| Year | Film | Category | Result |
| 2003 | Saathiya | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2008 | Guru | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Best Background Score | Won |

#### Special Awards

| Year | Category | Result |
| 2008 | Outstanding Contribution by an Indian in International Cinema | Won |
| 2009 | Music Director of the Decade (for "Taal, Lagaan, Saathiya, Rang De Basanti and Guru") | Won |

### SIIMA Awards

| Year | Language | Film | Category | Result |
| 2013 | Kannada | Godfather | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2014 | Tamil | Maryan | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2015 | Tamil | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2016 | Tamil | OK Kanmani | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2017 | Tamil | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2018 | Tamil | Kaatru Veliyidai | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2018 | Tamil | Mersal | Best Music Director | Won |
| 2018 | Tamil | Mersal | Best Male Playback Singer for the Song "Neethane Neethane" | Nominated |
| 2019 | Tamil | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2019 | Tamil | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Best Male Playback Singer for the Song "Mazhai Kuruvi" | Nominated |
| 2021 | Tamil | Bigil | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2021 | Tamil | Bigil | Best Male Playback Singer for the Song "Singappenney" | Nominated |
| 2023 | Tamil | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Best Music Director | Nominated |
| 2023 | Tamil | Vendhu Thanindhadhu Kaadu | Best Male Playback Singer for the Song "Marakkuma Nenjam" | Nominated |

### Mirchi Music Awards

| Year | Film | Category | Results |
| 2009 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Album of the Year | Won |
| 2009 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Music Composer of the Year | Won |
| 2009 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Listeners Choice Album of the Year | Won |
| 2009 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Listeners Choice Song of the Year for ''Kabhi Kabhi Aditi" | Won |
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Song of the Year for ''Jashn-e-Bahara" | Won |
| 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Best Background Score | Won |
| 2010 | Delhi-6 | Album of the Year | Won |
| 2010 | Delhi-6 | Song of the Year for ''Masakali'' | Won |
| 2010 | Delhi-6 | Music Composer of the Year | Won |
| 2010 | Delhi-6 | Best Song Arranger & Programmer for ''Masakali'' | Won |
| 2011 | Raavan | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2011 | Raavan | Best Song Arranger & Programmer for ''Ranjha Ranjha'' | Nominated |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Album of the Year | Won |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Music Composer of the year for ''Nadaan Parinde'' | Won |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Music Composer of the year for ''Sadda Haq'' | Nominated |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Song of the Year for ''Nadaan Parinde'' | Nominated |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Song of the Year for ''Sadda Haq'' | Nominated |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Song representing Sufi tradition for ''Kun Faya Kun'' | Won |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Listeners Choice Album of the Year | Won |
| 2012 | Rockstar | Listeners Choice Song of the Year for ''Nadaan Parinde'' | Won |
| 2013 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2015 | Highway | Best Background Score | Nominated |
| 2016 | Tamasha | Song of the Year for ''Agar Tum Saath Ho'' | Nominated |
| 2016 | Tamasha | Listeners Choice Song of the Year for ''Agar Tum Saath Ho'' | Won |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Song of the Year for ''Chaka Chak'' | Nominated |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Music Composer of the year ''Chaka Chak'' | Nominated |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Music Composer of the year ''Rait Zara Si'' | Nominated |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Music Composer of the year ''Tere Rang'' | Nominated |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Listeners Choice Album of the Year | Won |
| 2022 | Atrangi Re | Listeners Choice Song of the Year for ''Chaka Chak'' | Won |
| 2022 | Dil Bechara | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2022 | Dil Bechara | Listeners Choice Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2022 | Mimi | Best Song Arranger & Programmer for ''Param Sundari'' | Won |

### Other awards
#### Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards

* 2011 – Best Music Director – Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
* 2016 – Best Music Director – O Kadhal Kanmani
* 2017 – Best Music Director – Mersal and Kaatru Veliyidai
* 2022 – Best Music Director – Ponniyin Selvan: I, Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu & Cobra
* 2022 – Best Male Playback Singer – For the song "Marakkuma Nenjam" from Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu

#### BIG Star Entertainment Awards

* 2011 – BIG Star Most Entertaining Song – "Saadda Haq" (Rockstar)

#### Bollywood Music Awards

* 2000 – Best Music Direction – Taal
* 2000 – Song of the Year – "Taal Se Taal Mila" (Taal)
* 2002 – Best Music Director – Lagaan
* 2003 – Best Music Director – Saathiya

#### CineGoers' Award

* 1993 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Roja
* 1994 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Gentleman
* 1995 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhalan
* 1996 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Bombay

#### Cinema Express Awards

* 1993 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Roja
* 1994 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Gentleman
* 1995 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhalan
* 1997 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhal Desam
* 1999 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Jeans
* 2013 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Maryan

#### CineMAA Awards

* 2011 – Best Music Director – Ye Maaya Chesave

#### CNN-IBN Song of the Year Award

* 2006 – "Roobaroo" (Rang De Basanti)
* 2007 – "Tere Bina" (Guru)
* 2008 – "Kabhi Kabhi Aditi" (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)

#### Film Fans' Awards

* 1993 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Roja
* 1994 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Gentleman
* 1995 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhalan
* 1996 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Bombay

#### Global Film & Music Festival Award

* 2023 – Best Music Composer for Feature Film in Foreign Language – Iravin Nizhal

#### Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA)

* 2007 – Best Music Director – Rang De Basanti
* 2007 – Best Background Music – Rang De Basanti

#### Global Indian Music Academy Awards (GIMA)

* 2012 – Best Music Director – Rockstar
* 2012 – Best Background Score – Rockstar
* 2012 – Best Album – Rockstar
* 2015 – Best Album – Highway

#### IIFA Utsavam

* 2017 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
* 2024 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Ponniyin Selvan 2
* 2024 – Best Music Director - Background Score (Tamil) – Ponniyin Selvan 2

#### ITunes Music Awards

* Rang De Basanti (2006) – ITunes Music Award for Best Indian Album
* Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) – iTunes Music Award for Best Tamil Album
* Ye Maaya Chesave (2010) – iTunes Music Award for Best Telugu Album
* Maryan (2013) – ITunes Music Award for Best Tamil Album
* Rockstar (2011) – iTunes Music Award for Best Indian Album
* O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) – ITunes Music Award for Best Indian Album
* O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) – ITunes Music Award for Best Artist

#### Jaipur International Film Festival Award

* 2023 – Best Music – Iravin Nizhal

#### Just Plain Folks Music Awards

* 2009 – Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album – Varalaru

#### Kalasaagar Awards

* 1993 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Roja
* 1994 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Gentleman
* 1995 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhalan
* 1996 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Bombay

#### MTV Awards

* MTV Video Music Awards
** 1999 – International Viewer's Choice Awards (MTV India) – "Dil Se Re" – Dil Se..
* MTV Asia Awards
** 2003 – MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist India
* MTV Immies
** 2003 – Best Music Composer (Film Category) – "Saathiya" – Saathiya

#### Sangeet Awards

* 2004 – Best Music Direction (Critics Award) – Yuva
* 2004 – Best Music Arrangement (Critics Award) – "Yeh Rishta" – Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
* 2005 – Best Music Direction (Critics Award) – Swades

#### Screen Videocon Awards / Star Screen Awards

* 1998 – Best Non-Film Album – Vande Mataram (Non-Film category)
* 2000 – Best Music Director – Taal
* 2007 – Best Background Music – Rang De Basanti
* 2008 – Best Music Director – Guru
* 2008 – Best Background Music – Guru
* 2009 – Best Music Director – Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na
* 2009 – Best Background Music – Jodhaa Akbar
* 2010 – Best Music Director – Delhi-6
* 2012 – Best Music Directoe – Rockstar

#### Screen Videocon Awards South

* 1997 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Kadhal Desam
* 1998 – Best Music Director (Tamil) – Minsara Kanavu

#### SuMu Music Awards

* 1993: R. D. Burman Award for Best New Composer

#### Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards

* 2008: Best Music Composer of the Year – Sivaji: The Boss

#### V. Shantaram Award

* 2001 – Best Music Director – Taal
* 2007 – Best Music Director – Guru
* 2008 – Best Music Director – Jodhaa Akbar

#### Vijay Awards

* 2007 – Best Music Director – Sivaji
* 2008 – Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema
* 2010 – Best Music Director – Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
* 2013 – Best Music Director – Kadal
* 2017 – Best Music Director – Kaatru Veliyidai

#### Zee Cine Awards

* 2000 – Best Music Director – Taal
* 2002 – Best Music Director – Lagaan
* 2003 – Best Music Director – Saathiya
* 2007 – Best Music Director – Rang De Basanti
* 2008 – Best Music Director – Guru
* 2008 – Best Background Music – Guru
* 2012 – Best Music Director – Rockstar

#### Zee Cine Awards Tamil

* Zee Cine Award Tamil for Pride of Indian Cinema (2020)

### Nominations
#### BIG Star Entertainment Awards

* 2011 – BIG Star Most Entertaining Music – Rockstar

#### MTV Awards

* MTV India
** 2006 – MTV Youth Icon of the Year

#### Screen Weekly Awards

* 2002 – Best Music Director – Lagaan
* 2002 – Best Background Score – Lagaan

#### CineMAA Awards

* 2004 – Best Music Director – Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu

#### Zee Cine Awards

* 2005 – Best Music Director – Swades
* 2005 – Best Background Score – Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
* 2011 – Best Background Score – Raavan