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Ramayana: Part 1 is now in cinemas (released 5 November 2026). Part 2 is planned for Diwali 2027.
A. R. Rahman, portrait photograph
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Music

A. R. Rahman

Composer

Official announcement
Ramayana role
Composer
Appears in
Both Parts

Role in Ramayana

Co-composer; composed the album songs including "Jai Jai Ram" and "Ravana Tandav".

Biography

A. R. Rahman is India’s most celebrated film composer. For Ramayana he works with Hans Zimmer, adding Sanskrit verses and Indian textures to the score.

Career overview

Debuted with Roja (1992) and won two Academy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire (2008).

Known filmography

  • Roja
  • Lagaan
  • Rang De Basanti
  • Slumdog Millionaire

Profile last updated: 30 October 2026