AR Rahman, the magical word written in the world of Music. The person who opened a new way for the Indian music and changed all the usual formats of Indian music .Producing quality music and new way of presentation, up gradation of his work from time to time made him on top through these years. His magical talent is the reason brought him in world's top 25 all-time top selling recording artists.
Its too difficult to pick top 10 from the tunes made by the genius, AR Rahman.Every single tune made by him is the top one. He already told it’s an irritating job to pick the top tunes because he loves all his tunes.
1.kadhal rojave \ roja janeman (1992)
This song was listed by the time magazine as the ‘ten best sound track of all time’. It’s from his first movie ‘Roja' directed by Mani ratnam. Rahman got national award for this film. This is the first film mani ratnam and ar rahman worked together. After that lot of successful projects come with this team. All songs in this album was superhit ones including Chinna Chinna Aasai(tamil)/Choti si asha(Hindi) and pudhu vellai mazhai(tamil)/yeh haseen vadiyan(Hindi)
2.maa tujhe salaam (1997)
The patriotic song made by AR Rahman, which is India's most popular song of all time. The song got so many records for its popularity. Rahman performed in this video and its the first time he performed for a song video.The video directed by bharath bala who is an add film maker and childhood friend of AR Rahman. The album includes the songs Revival, Gurus of Peace, Tauba Tauba, Only You.
3.chaiya chaiya(1998)
From the movie ‘Dil se’ Starring Shahrukh Khan and directed by mani ratnam.The album also include the song Dil se re sung by AR Rahman also the popular one by ARR. chaiya chaiya is the best dance number and most performed one in festivals. The song was also featured in an English film ‘Inside man’ 2006.The song chaiya chaiya video starring Shahrukh Khan was a popular one and its shot on a moving train.
4.uyire\tu hi re (1995)
A Romantic, heart touching song from the movie ‘Bombay’ directed by mani ratnam.The Movie also include the hit number ‘humma humma’ which was a blockbuster hit. The movie background score and the ‘Bombay theme ‘was Rahman’s magical piece of work. The album was made both in Tamil and hindi.Rahman got filmfare award for the best music for this movie.
5.khwaja mere khwaja (2008)
Its one of Rahman’s favorite song he picked when he was asked to chose his favorite track list.The song sung by A R Rahman himself. Its from the movie’ jodha akbar’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai,directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.Its an Indian epic film based on the life of Mughal emperor akbar the great.The film include a romantic song called ‘Jashn-E-Bahaara’.
6.Mitwa (2001)
From the film ‘lagaan ‘ starring Aamir Khan,directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.The whole music album was super hit including the songs ‘Ghanan Ghanan’,’ ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale’,’ O Rey Chhori’, ‘Chale Chalo’, O Paalanhaare’.The background score of the film is a brilliant work by AR Rahman.The song is a blend of melody and folk .The song ‘Chale Chalo’ was sung by AR Rahman himself.
7. athisayam/ ajooba (1998)
we can’t forget the team AR Rahman with Shankar who made all time block buster hits like Gentle man,Kadhalan .The songs like muqabla muqabla, chikku bukku which are the biggest hit, south Indian film industry ever seen. This song athisayam /ajooba is from the movie Jeans.AR Rahman and Shankar team comes with so many big projects and they made the most expensive movie made in India named endhiran /robot which is released in 2010.
8.taal se taal mila(1999)
From the movie Taal starring Aishwarya Rai and directed by Subhash Ghai.All songs in this movie was popular including 'Ishq Bina' by AR Rahman,'Nahin Samne' by Hariharan,'Ramta Jogi' by Alka Yagnik, Sukhwinder sing .The movie released in the year 1999.
9.yeh jo des hai tera (2004)
from the movie ‘swades ‘ starring Shahrukh Khan and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.The song was sung by AR Rahman himself. The song is appreciated by both critics and the audience.The song tells about the deep attachment to the nation.Its the favorite track of most people including all nations who said the song got such a nice feeling which deeply touches them.
10.jai ho (2008)
The song to Oscar. The song made the genius on top of the world .winner of two academy awards ,two Grammy awards, Golden Globe Award. The song is from the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ directed by Danny Boyle.Rahman performed the song in Oscar venue. The album got so much appreciation from all over the world and its one of the most viewed one . AR Rahman is the first Indian music director winning Oscar award. It was a festive moment for the entire Rahman fans world wide and the celebration events lasted for a long time.
