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Filmfare Award for Best Music Director

Award in India

Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Summary

Award in India

FieldValue
nameFilmfare Award for Best Music Director
imageFile:Ram Sampath at the Loreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2014.jpg
caption2025 recipient Ram Sampath
awarded_forBest Performance by a Music Director
presenterFilmfare
countryIndia
yearNaushad Ali,
Baiju Bawra
"Tu Ganga Ki Mauj" (1954)
holderRam Sampath
Laapataa Ladies
websiteFilmfare Awards

Baiju Bawra "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj" (1954) Laapataa Ladies (2025)

The Filmfare Award for Best Music Director is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to the best composer/arranger of a soundtrack. Filmfare award is the most prestigious award in India for the Music Director's apart from the National Award. This category was first presented in 1954. Naushad Ali was the first recipient of this award for his song "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj" from the film Baiju Bawra. For the first two years, it was awarded to the composer for a particular song and not the entire album. From 1956 onwards, awards in this category have been given for the entire soundtrack. From 2017, the name of this was category changed from best music direction to music album.

Superlatives

Rockstar]]''. He holds the record of maximum wins in this category.
CategoryNameSuperlativeNotes
Most AwardsA. R. Rahman10 awardsAwards resulted from 19 nominations
Most NominationsPritam26 nominationsNominations resulted in 6 awards
Most Nominations in a single yearPritam4 nominationsNominations resulted in 1 award
Most Nominations In 10 Years (2008–2018)Pritam14 nominationsNominations resulted in 5 awards
Most Nominations without a WinJatin–Lalit
Vishal-Shekhar12 nominations
11 Nominations0 Wins
  • The top five Filmfare Award for Best Music Director winner's have a total of 36 awards. A. R. Rahman leads the winners with 10 filmfare awards, followed by the music director duo of Shankar–Jaikishan, who have 9, then Laxmikant–Pyarelal with 7 awards, Pritam with 6 and Nadeem–Shravan with 4.
  • Pritam has the most nominations with 26, followed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal with 25, Shankar–Jaikishan with 20, A. R. Rahman with 19, and R. D. Burman with 17.
  • Pritam has the most nominations in a 10-year span with 14 nominations, winning in 5 among these 14.
  • Pritam received 6 consecutive nominations between 2013 and 2018, and won in 2013, 2017 and 2018.
  • Pritam has the highest number of nominations in a single year, with 4 nominations in 2024, winning the award for Animal (2023), while also being nominated solely for Dunki, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar. There have been three instances when a music director (or duo) were nominated thrice in the same year – Bappi Lahiri in 1985, Laxmikant Pyarelal in 1986 and A. R. Rahman in 2009.
  • Shankar–Jaikishan holds the record for the highest number of consecutive-year nominations (9), having been nominated for the award every year from 1959 till 1967, winning the award four times from ten total nominations.
  • Laxmikant-Pyarelal and A. R. Rahman have the distinction of winning the award four times in a row between 1978 and 1981 and between 2007 and 2010, respectively. Those who have won the award thrice in a row are Shankar–Jaikishan (1971–1973) and Nadeem Shravan (1991–1993).
  • Usha Khanna, Sneha Khanwalkar, Parampara Thakur and Jasleen Royal are the only four women to have ever been nominated for this award. They were nominated for their work in the Souten (1983), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Kabir Singh (2020) and Shershaah (2022) respectively. Parampara Thakur won the award, becoming the first woman to do so. In 2022, Jasleen Royal became the second woman to win this.
  • Jatin–Lalit has never won this award after receiving 12 nominations from (1992–2006), but after the separation of Jatin Pandit and Lalit Pandit, Lalit Pandit won the Filmfare Best music Director Awards for Dabangg in 2010.
  • Anu Malik won a Special Award in 2001 for the film Refugee.
  • Vishal-Shekhar is the duo who have never won an award after receiving 11 nominations from (2005–2024).

Most wins

WinnerNumber of WinsNumber of NominationsYears
A. R. Rahman10191996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
Shankar–Jaikishan9201957, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973
Laxmikant–Pyarelal7251965, 1968, 1970, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Pritam6262013, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024
Nadeem–Shravan4101991, 1992, 1993, 1997
R. D. Burman3171983, 1984, 1995
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy142004, 2006, 2015
S. D. Burman281955, 1974
Amaal Malik92016, 2020
Khayyam61977, 1982
Mithoon62014, 2020
Ankit Tiwari52014, 2016
Anu Malik21994, 2005
Vishal Mishra32020, 2024
Jaani22022, 2024

Multiple nominees

Multiple music directors (or duo/trio) have received multiple Best Music Director nominations.

ArtistNumber of NominationsWins
Pritam266
Laxmikant–Pyarelal257
Shankar–Jaikishan209
A. R. Rahman1910
R. D. Burman173
Anu Malik142
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy133
Jatin–Lalit120
Vishal - Shekhar110
Nadeem–Shravan104
Rajesh Roshan2

Winners and nominees

In the list below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees. The films are listed by the years when the award was presented. The announcing of nominations became regular after 1956.

Indicates the winner

1950s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm1954
(1st)1955
(2nd)1956
(3rd)1957
(4th)1958
(5th)1959
(6th)
Naushad Ali*Baiju Bawra (for the song "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj")*
S. D. Burman*Taxi Driver (for the song "Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan")*
Hemant Kumar*Nagin*
C. RamchandraAzaad
Naushad AliUran Khatola
Shankar–Jaikishan*Chori Chori*
O. P. NayyarC.I.D.
O. P. Nayyar*Naya Daur*
C. RamchandraAsha
Salil Chowdhury*Madhumati*
O. P. NayyarPhagun
Shankar–JaikishanYahudi

1960s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm1960
(7th)1961
(8th)1962
(9th)1963
(10th)1964
(11th)1965
(12th)1966
(13th)1967
(14th)1968
(15th)1969
(16th)
Shankar–Jaikishan*Anari*
S. D. BurmanSujata
Shankar–JaikishanChhoti Bahen
Shankar–Jaikishan*Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai*
Naushad AliMughal–e–Azam
RaviChaudhvin Ka Chand
–Ravi*Gharana*
Naushad AliGunga Jumna
Shankar–JaikishanJis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai
Shankar–Jaikishan*Professor*
Hemant KumarBees Saal Baad
Madan MohanAnpadh
–Roshan*Taj Mahal*
Naushad AliMere Mehboob
Shankar–JaikishanDil Ek Mandir
Laxmikant–Pyarelal*Dosti*
Madan MohanWoh Kaun Thi?
Shankar–JaikishanSangam
–Ravi*Khandan*
Kalyanji–AnandjiHimalaya Ki God Mein
Shankar–JaikishanArzoo
Shankar–Jaikishan*Suraj*
RaviDo Badan
S. D. BurmanGuide
Laxmikant–Pyarelal*Milan*
Kalyanji–AnandjiUpkar
RaviHamraaz
Shankar–Jaikishan*Brahmachari*
RaviAnkhen
Shankar–JaikishanDiwana

1970s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm1970
(17th)1971
(18th)1972
(19th)1973
(20th)1974
(21st)1975
(22nd)1976
(23rd)1977
(24th)1978
(25th)1979
(26th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal*Jeene Ki Raah*
S. D. BurmanAradhana
Shankar–JaikishanChanda Aur Bijli
Shankar–Jaikishan*Pehchaan*
Laxmikant–PyarelalDo Raaste
S. D. BurmanTalaash
Shankar–Jaikishan*Mera Naam Joker*
R. D. BurmanCaravan
Shankar–JaikishanAndaz
Shankar–Jaikishan*Be–Imaan*
Ghulam MohammedPakeezah
Laxmikant–PyarelalShor
R. D. BurmanAmar Prem
S. D. Burman*Abhimaan*
Kalyanji–AnandjiZanjeer
Laxmikant–PyarelalBobby
Daag
R. D. BurmanYaadon Ki Baaraat
–Kalyanji–Anandji*Kora Kagaz*
Laxmikant–PyarelalRoti Kapda Aur Makaan
R. D. BurmanAap Ki Kasam
S. D. BurmanPrem Nagar
Shankar–JaikishanResham Ki Dori
Rajesh Roshan*Julie*
Laxmikant–PyarelalDulhan
R. D. BurmanKhel Khel Mein
Sholay
Shankar–JaikishanSanyasi
Khayyam*Kabhi Kabhie*
Kalyanji–AnandjiBairaag
Madan MohanMausam
R. D. BurmanMehbooba
Ravindra JainChitchor
Laxmikant–Pyarelal*Amar Akbar Anthony*
JaidevAlaap
R. D. BurmanHum Kisise Kum Naheen
Kinara
Rajesh RoshanSwami
Laxmikant–Pyarelal*Satyam Shivam Sundaram*
Kalyanji–AnandjiDon
R. D. BurmanShalimar
Rajesh RoshanDes Pardes
Ravindra JainAnkhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se

1980s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm1980
(27th)1981
(28th)1982
(29th)1983
(30th)1984
(31st)1985
(32nd)1986
(33rd)198719881989
(34th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal*Sargam*
KhayyamNoorie
Laxmikant–PyarelalJaani Dushman
Rajesh RoshanKaala Patthar
Mr. Natwarlal
Laxmikant–Pyarelal*Karz*
Kalyanji–AnandjiQurbani
KhayyamThodisi Bewafaii
Laxmikant–PyarelalAasha
R. D. BurmanShaan
Khayyam*Umrao Jaan*
Bappi LahiriArmaan
Laxmikant–PyarelalEk Duuje Ke Liye
R. D. BurmanLove Story
Shiv–HariSilsila
R. D. Burman*Sanam Teri Kasam*
Bappi LahiriNamak Halaal
KhayyamBazaar
Laxmikant–PyarelalPrem Rog
RaviNikaah
R. D. Burman*Masoom*
KhayyamRazia Sultan
Laxmikant–PyarelalHero
R. D. BurmanBetaab
Usha KhannaSouten
Bappi Lahiri*Sharaabi*
Anu MalikSohni Mahiwal
Bappi LahiriKasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
Tohfa
R. D. BurmanJawaani
Ravindra Jain*Ram Teri Ganga Maili*
Laxmikant–PyarelalMeri Jung
Pyaar Jhukta Nahin
Sur Sangham
R. D. BurmanSaagar
NO CEREMONY
NO CEREMONY
–Anand–Milind*Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak*
Laxmikant–PyarelalTezaab
Rajesh RoshanKhoon Bhari Maang

1990s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm1990
(35th)1991
(36th)1992
(37th)1993
(38th)1994
(39th)1995
(40th)1996
(41st)1997
(42nd)1998
(43rd)1999
(44th)
–Raam Laxman*Maine Pyar Kiya*
Laxmikant–PyarelalRam Lakhan
Shiv–HariChandni
Kalyanji–AnandjiTridev
–Nadeem–Shravan*Aashiqui*
Anand–MilindBaaghi
Dil
–Nadeem–Shravan*Saajan*
Hridaynath MangeshkarLekin...
Laxmikant–PyarelalSaudagar
Nadeem–ShravanPhool Aur Kaante
–Nadeem–Shravan*Deewana*
Anand–MilindBeta
Jatin–LalitJo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Anu Malik*Baazigar*
Bhupen HazarikaRudaali
Laxmikant–PyarelalKhalnayak
Nadeem–ShravanHum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
Shiv–HariDarr
R. D. Burman (posthumous)*1942: A Love Story*
Anu MalikMain Khiladi Tu Anari
Dilip Sen and Sameer SenYeh Dillagi
Raam LaxmanHum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Viju ShahMohra
A. R. Rahman*Rangeela*
Anu MalikAkele Hum Akele Tum
Jatin–LalitDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Nadeem–ShravanRaja
Rajesh RoshanKaran Arjun
–Nadeem–Shravan*Raja Hindustani*
Jatin–LalitKhamoshi
Rajesh RoshanPapa Kehte Hai
Viju ShahTere Mere Sapne
Vishal BhardwajMaachis
–Uttam Singh*Dil To Pagal Hai*
Anu MalikBorder
Jatin–LalitYes Boss
Nadeem–ShravanPardes
Viju ShahGupt
A. R. Rahman*Dil Se..*
Anu MalikSoldier
Jatin–LalitKuch Kuch Hota Hai
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
Viju ShahBade Miyan Chote Miyan

2000s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm2000
(45th)2001
(46th)2002
(47th)2003
(48th)2004
(49th)2005
(50th)2006
(51st)2007
(52nd)2008
(53rd)2009
(54th)
A. R. Rahman*Taal*
Anu MalikBiwi No.1
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Ismail DarbarHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Jatin–LalitSarfarosh
Rajesh Roshan*Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai*
Anu MalikFiza
Josh
Refugee
Jatin–LalitMohabbatein
Nadeem–ShravanDhadkan
A. R. Rahman*Lagaan*
Anu MalikMujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
Jatin–Lalit, Sandesh Shandilya Aadesh SrivastavKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyDil Chahta Hai
Uttam SinghGadar: Ek Prem Katha
A. R. Rahman*Saathiya*
Anand Raj AnandKaante
Himesh ReshammiyaHumraaz
Ismail DarbarDevdas
Nadeem–ShravanRaaz
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy*Kal Ho Naa Ho*
Anu MalikLOC Kargil
Himesh ReshammiyaTere Naam
Jatin–Lalit, Aadesh ShrivastavaChalte Chalte
Rajesh RoshanKoi... Mil Gaya
Anu Malik*Main Hoon Na*
A. R. RahmanSwades
Anu MalikMurder
Jatin–LalitHum Tum
PritamDhoom
Madan Mohan (posthumous)Veer–Zaara
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy*Bunty Aur Babli*
Adnan SamiLucky: No Time for Love
Himesh ReshammiyaAashiq Banaya Aapne
Shantanu MoitraParineeta
Vishal–ShekharDus
A. R. Rahman*Rang De Basanti*
Himesh ReshammiyaAksar
Jatin–LalitFanaa
PritamDhoom 2
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyDon
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
A. R. Rahman*Guru*
Vishal–ShekharOm Shanti Om
Monty SharmaSaawariya
PritamJab We Met
Life in a... Metro
A. R. Rahman*Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na*
A. R. RahmanGhajini
Jodhaa Akbar
PritamRace
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyRock On!!
Vishal–ShekharDostana

2010s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm2010
(55th)2011
(56th)2012
(57th)2013
(58th)2014
(59th)2015
(60th)2016
(61st)2017
(62nd)2018
(63rd)2019
(64th)
A. R. Rahman*Delhi–6*
Amit TrivediDev.D
PritamAjab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Love Aaj Kal
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyWake Up Sid
Vishal BhardwajKaminey
Sajid–Wajid and Lalit Pandit*Dabangg*
PritamOnce Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyMy Name Is Khan
Vishal BhardwajIshqiya
Vishal–ShekharAnjaana Anjaani
I Hate Luv Storys
A. R. Rahman*Rockstar*
Ram SampathDelhi Belly
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyZindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Sohail SenMere Brother Ki Dulhan
Vishal–ShekharRa.One
Pritam*Barfi!*
Amit TrivediIshaqzaade
PritamCocktail
Sneha KhanwalkarGangs Of Wasseypur
Vishal–ShekharStudent Of The Year
Ankit Tiwari, Mithoon and Jeet Ganguly*Aashiqui 2*
A. R. RahmanRaanjhanaa
Amit TrivediLootera
PritamYeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Sanjay Leela BhansaliGoliyon Ki Raasleela Ram–Leela
Vishal–ShekharChennai Express
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy*2 States*
Amit TrivediQueen
Himesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey SinghKick
Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari, SochEk Villain
Pritam, Anupam Amod, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Yo Yo Honey Singh, MithoonYaariyan
Amaal Mallik, Ankit Tiwari and Meet Bros Anjjan*Roy*
A. R. RahmanTamasha
Anupam RoyPiku
PritamDilwale
Sanjay Leela BhansaliBajirao Mastani
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyDil Dhadakne Do
Pritam*Ae Dil Hai Mushkil*
Amaal Mallik, Badshah, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Tanishk Bagchi, Benny Dayal, NucleyaKapoor & Sons
Amit TrivediUdta Punjab
Meet Bros, Amaal Mallik, Manj Musik, Ankit TiwariBaaghi
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyMirzya
Vishal–ShekharSultan
Pritam*Jagga Jasoos*
Amaal Mallik, Tanishk Bagchi, Akhil SachdevaBadrinath Ki Dulhania
Amit TrivediSecret Superstar
Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Tanishk Bagchi, Samira Koppikar, Sameer Uddin and VayuBareilly Ki Barfi
Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Rishi Rich, Farhan Saeed, Rahul Mishra, Ami MishraHalf Girlfriend
PritamJab Harry Met Sejal
Sanjay Leela Bhansali*Padmaavat*
Ajay–AtulDhadak
Zero
Amaal Malik, Rochak Kohli, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Guru Randhawa, Zack Knight, Saurabh–Vaibhav and Rajat NagpalSonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
Amit TrivediManmarziyaan
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyRaazi

2020s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm2020
(65th)2021
(66th)2022
(67th)2023
(68th)2024
(69th)2025
(70th)
–Amaal Malik, Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, Sachet–Parampara, Akhil Sachdeva*Kabir Singh*
Zoya Akhtar, Ankur Tewari*Gully Boy*
Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Tanishk Bagchi, Jasbir Jassi, Chirantan Bhatt, Gurmoh, Jasleen RoyalKesari
PritamKalank
Vishal–ShekharBharat
Pritam*Ludo*
A. R. RahmanDil Bechara
Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari, Ved Sharma, The Fusion Project, Adnan Dhool and Rabi AhmedMalang
PritamLove Aaj Kal
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyChhapaak
–Tanishk Bagchi, B Praak, Jaani, Jasleen Royal, Javed–Mohsin And Vikram Montrose*Shershaah*
A. R. RahmanAtrangi Re
Mimi
Amaal MalikSaina
Amit TrivediHaseen Dilruba
Sachin–JigarChandigarh Kare Aashiqui
Pritam*Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva*
Amit TrivediUunchai
PritamLaal Singh Chaddha
Sanjay Leela BhansaliGangubai Kathiawadi
Sachin–JigarBhediya
–Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Bhupinder Babbal, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj*Animal*
Anirudh RavichanderJawan
PritamDunki
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar
Sachin–JigarZara Hatke Zara Bachke
Vishal–ShekharPathaan
Ram Sampath*Laapataa Ladies*
Rochak Kohli, Vishal Mishra, DJ Chetas-Lijo George, Prem-Hardeep, Karan Aujla, Abhijeet SrivastavaBad Newz
Pritam, Tanishk Bagchi, Amaal Mallik, Sachet–Parampara, Aditya Rikhari, Lijo George–DJ ChetasBhool Bhulaiyaa 3
A. R. RahmanMaidaan
Sachin–JigarStree 2
Tanishk Bagchi, Sachin–Jigar, MitrazTeri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya

Notes

:A:Naushad won the 1954 award for the song "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj", sung by Mohammed Rafi, and not the entire album. :B:S. D. Burman won the 1955 award for the song "Jaye To Jaye Kahan", sung by Talat Mahmood, and not the entire album.

References

References

  1. (8 May 2006). "Naushad: Composer of the Century". [[Rediff.com]].
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