A.R. Rahman

Awards and nominations
Rahman has won the following awards:

• National Film Awards (India)

o 1993 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Roja
o 1997 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Minsaara Kanavu
o 2002 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Lagaan
o 2003 - National Film Award for Best Music Direction - Kannathil Muthamittal

• Filmfare Awards (India)

o 1995 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Rangeela
o 1998 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Dil Se
o 1999 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Taal
o 2001 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Lagaan
o 2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Saathiya
o 2002 - Filmfare Best Background Score - The Legend of Bhagat Singh
o 2004 - Filmfare Best Background Score - Swades

• Zee Cine Awards (India)

o 2000 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Taal
o 2002 - Zee Cine Award Best Music Director - Lagaan

• 9 South Indian Filmfare Awards
• 6 Times Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

A.R. Rahman has been nominated for the following awards:

• Laurence Olivier Awards (UK)
o 2003 - Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Musical - Bombay Dreams

• Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Canada)
o 2006 - General Theatre Division - Outstanding Musical Direction - The Lord of the Rings musical