Happy Birthday AR Rahman: National Award-winning movies of the legend

AR Rahman is one of the popular Indian musicians, who has grabbed the attention of worldwide music lovers, with his illustrious work. AR Rahman carries magic in his music that pulls in fans and his songs are enjoyed by people of all ages. AR Rahman turns a year older and celebrates his 55th birthday today. Fans and celebrities are pouring in wishes for the talented composer on social media. At this time, here is a look at five times when the ace composer bagged the National Award.

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AR Rahman debuted as a composer with Mani Ratnam's directorial 'Roja', and made an impressive debut. His songs and background music in the film were well enjoyed by the fans, and he turned out one among the few to bag the National Award in his debut film. It earned AR Rahman to grab more attention, and he started signing several films.

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AR Rahman teamed up with Rajiv Menon for the first time in the romantic drama 'Minsara Kanavu'. The film, which speaks about the emotion of three youngsters received great appreciation, and AR Rahman's music added textures to the film. AR Rahman had bagged the second National Award including a few more awards.

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After the successful 'Rangeela' and 'Dil Se', AR Rahman impressed Bollywood with Amir Khan starrer 'Lagaan'. The epic sports film had great space for music, and AR Rahman touched hearts with his emotional music. He then bagged the third National Film Awards for his best music to the film.

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Mani Ratnam's directorial 'Kannathil Muthamittal' is about a girl child and her bond with her birth mother and adopted mother. The emotional drama had pleasant music scored by AR Rahman, and he delivered meaningful songs to make it more special for many. 'Kannathil Muthamittal' had also driven AR Rahman to bag his fourth National Film Award for Best Music Direction.

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AR Rahman and director Mani Ratnam share a great bonding, and they have been working together for decades. AR Rahman understands the emotion of Mani Ratnam, and he is best at bringing the same on big screens. He made it easy with the romantic drama 'Kaatru Veliyidai', and his enjoyable music to the film earned him the National Award after 15 years.

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