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AR Rahman birthday 2026: 12 iconic and timeless songs of the music maestro

Updated On: 06 January, 2026 02:26 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

AR Rahman turns a year older today, and it serves as a perfect day to celebrate his rich legacy. The music maestro has given us some of the most soulful, meaningful and evergreen melodies that never grow old. Be it heart-touching patriotic songs or soothing romantic numbers, this Oscar-winning music composer can strike the right chords almost every time. Here`s looking at some of AR Rahman`s most iconic songs that live rent-free in our minds and hearts.

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AR Rahman turns a year older today, and it serves as a perfect day to celebrate his rich legacy. The music maestro has given us some of the most soulful, meaningful and evergreen melodies that never grow old. Be it heart-touching patriotic songs or soothing romantic numbers, this Oscar-winning music composer can strike the right chords almost every time. Here`s looking at some of AR Rahman`s most iconic songs that live rent-free in our minds and hearts.

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AR Rahman turns a year older today, and it serves as a perfect day to celebrate his rich legacy. The music maestro has given us some of the most soulful, meaningful and evergreen melodies that never grow old. Be it heart-touching patriotic songs or soothing romantic numbers, this Oscar-winning music composer can strike the right chords almost every time. Here`s looking at some of AR Rahman`s most iconic songs that live rent-free in our minds and hearts.
<p><strong>Urvashi Urvashi</strong></p> <p>This iconic Tamil song was later adapted into Hindi and other languages. It has also been remade later. It features in the movie Kaadhalan (Tamil) and Premikudu (Telugu) and was sung by A.R. Rahman, along with Suresh Peters and Shahul Hameed.</p>

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Urvashi Urvashi

This iconic Tamil song was later adapted into Hindi and other languages. It has also been remade later. It features in the movie Kaadhalan (Tamil) and Premikudu (Telugu) and was sung by A.R. Rahman, along with Suresh Peters and Shahul Hameed.

<p><strong>Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera</strong></p> <p>Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera features in the 2004 film Swades and stars Shah Rukh Khan. AR Rahman breathes life into this patriotic song, beautifully describing longing for one` country with his deep vocals.</p>

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Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera

Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera features in the 2004 film Swades and stars Shah Rukh Khan. AR Rahman breathes life into this patriotic song, beautifully describing longing for one` country with his deep vocals.

<p><strong>Ye Haseen Vadiyan</strong></p> <p>This romantic song from the 1992 Tamil movie Roja is sung by the legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) and K. S. Chithra. It`s a beloved, timeless duet from A.R. Rahman`s debut film that captures romance with its melodious vocals. &nbsp;</p>

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Ye Haseen Vadiyan

This romantic song from the 1992 Tamil movie Roja is sung by the legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) and K. S. Chithra. It`s a beloved, timeless duet from A.R. Rahman`s debut film that captures romance with its melodious vocals.  

<p><strong>Tere Bina</strong></p> <p>Starring Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, Tere Bina from the film Guru is a beautiful romantic melody sung by Chinmayi, Murtuza Khan, and Qadir Khan.</p>

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Tere Bina

Starring Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, Tere Bina from the film Guru is a beautiful romantic melody sung by Chinmayi, Murtuza Khan, and Qadir Khan.

<p><strong>Jashn-E-Bahaaraa</strong></p> <p>Featured in the movie Jodhaa Akbar and sung by Javed Ali, Jashn-E-Bahaaraa celebrates falling in love in its purest form.</p>

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Jashn-E-Bahaaraa

Featured in the movie Jodhaa Akbar and sung by Javed Ali, Jashn-E-Bahaaraa celebrates falling in love in its purest form.

<p><strong>Kun Faya Kun</strong></p> <p>Featured in the movie Rockstar, Kun Faya Kun is sung by A.R. Rahman, Javed Ali, and Mohit Chauhan. It is a deep spiritual track that captures the essence of Sufi music.</p>

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Kun Faya Kun

Featured in the movie Rockstar, Kun Faya Kun is sung by A.R. Rahman, Javed Ali, and Mohit Chauhan. It is a deep spiritual track that captures the essence of Sufi music.

<p><strong>Khwaja Mere Khwaja </strong></p> <p>This beautiful and soulful song is sung by A.R. Rahman himself. It featured in the film Jodhaa Akbar.</p>

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Khwaja Mere Khwaja

This beautiful and soulful song is sung by A.R. Rahman himself. It featured in the film Jodhaa Akbar.

<p><strong>Jai Ho</strong></p> <p>This iconic song from Slumdog Millionaire won AR Rahman two Oscars. This vibrant patriotic song is sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Vijay Prakash, and Tanvi Shah.</p>

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Jai Ho

This iconic song from Slumdog Millionaire won AR Rahman two Oscars. This vibrant patriotic song is sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Vijay Prakash, and Tanvi Shah.

<p><strong>Muqabala Muqabala</strong></p> <p>This iconic song is from the 1994 Tamil film Kaadhalan. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as Hum Se Hai Muqabala. The song is sung by Mano and Swarnalatha, featuring Prabhudeva.</p>

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Muqabala Muqabala

This iconic song is from the 1994 Tamil film Kaadhalan. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as Hum Se Hai Muqabala. The song is sung by Mano and Swarnalatha, featuring Prabhudeva.

<p><strong>Agar Tum Saath Ho</strong></p> <p>With heart-touching vocals of &nbsp;Alka Yagnik and Arijit Singh, this song from Tamasha starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone is a deeply meaningful song that captures a conversation between the heart and the mind.</p>

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Agar Tum Saath Ho

With heart-touching vocals of  Alka Yagnik and Arijit Singh, this song from Tamasha starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone is a deeply meaningful song that captures a conversation between the heart and the mind.

<p><strong>Chaiyya Chaiyya</strong></p> <p>Say iconic and this song could top every list. Sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna Awasthi, Chaiyya Chaiyya featured in the film Dil Se! and stars Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora dancing atop a moving train.</p>

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Chaiyya Chaiyya

Say iconic and this song could top every list. Sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Sapna Awasthi, Chaiyya Chaiyya featured in the film Dil Se! and stars Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora dancing atop a moving train.

<p><strong>Maa Tujhe Salaam</strong></p> <p>This is one of the most loved and heart-touching patriotic songs of all time. Sung by A.R. Rahman, it is a part of his 1997 album Vande Mataram.</p>

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Maa Tujhe Salaam

This is one of the most loved and heart-touching patriotic songs of all time. Sung by A.R. Rahman, it is a part of his 1997 album Vande Mataram.

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