National Film Awards 2024: AR Rahman Becomes 1st Indian Music Director To Have 7 Trophies

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey

AR Rahman recently won his seventh national film award for his contribution as a music director in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1.

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AR Rahman became the first Indian music director to be honored with seven trophies at the prestigious awards.

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Before this, Rahman had six National Film Awards.

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AR Rahman won his first National Film Award in music direction for Mani Ratnam's 1992 film, Roja, followed by the Tamil movie, Minsara Kanavu in 1996.

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In 2001, Rahman bagged the national film award trophy for Aamir Khan-starrer Lagaan.

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He was also honored with awards for movies like Kannathil Muthamittal, Kaatru Veliyidai, and Mom.

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Vishal Bharadwaj is in the third spot to have these trophies.

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