Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | |
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Awarded for | Best Performance by a Music Director |
Country | India |
Presented by | Filmfare |
First awarded | Naushad Ali, Baiju Bawra "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj" (1954) |
Currently held by | Pritam – Ludo (2021) |
Website | Filmfare Awards |
The Filmfare Best Music Album Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to the best composer/arranger of a soundtrack. 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[]
Category | Name | Superlative | Notes |
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Most Awards | A. R. Rahman | 10 awards | Awards resulted from 15 nominations |
Most Nominations | Laxmikant Pyarelal | 25 nominations | Nominations resulted in 7 awards |
Most Nominations In 10 Years (2008-2018) | Pritam | 14 nominations | Nominations resulted in 3 awards |
Most Nominations without a Win | Jatin Lalit | 11 nominations | – |
- A. R. Rahman leads the winners with 10 Best Music Director Filmfare awards, followed by the music director duo of Shankar Jaikishan, who have 9. Laxmikant Pyarelal have the most nominations with 25, followed by Shankar Jaikishan with 20, and R. D. Burman with 17.
- Shankar Jaikishan holds the record for the highest number of consecutive nominations (10), having been nominated for the award every year from 1959 till 1967, winning the award four times.
- 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). Also, 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.
- Pritam received six consecutive nominations between 2013 and 2018, and won in 2013, 2017 and 2018.
- Usha Khanna, Sneha Khanwalkar and Parampara Thakur are the only three women to have ever been nominated for this award. They were nominated for their work in the Souten (1983), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Kabir Singh (2020) respectively. Parampara Thakur won the award, becoming the first women to do so.
- Jatin Lalit has never won this award after getting 11 nominations from (1992-2006) followed by Vishal Shekhar who have not won this award after getting 10 nominations from (2005-2020). Anu Malik has got a special award in 2001 for the film Refugee.
Most wins[]
Winner | Number of wins | Number of nominations | Years |
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A. R. Rahman | 10 | 16 | 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 |
Shankar–Jaikishan | 9 | 20 | 1957, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973 |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | 7 | 25 | 1965, 1968, 1970, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, |
Nadeem–Shravan | 4 | 10 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997 |
Pritam | 4 | 19 | 2013, 2017, 2018, 2021 |
R. D. Burman | 3 | 17 | 1983, 1984, 1995 |
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | 3 | 14 | 2004, 2006, 2015 |
Anu Malik | 2 | 14 | 1994, 2005 |
Multiple nominees[]
Multiple music directors (or duo/trio) have received multiple Best Music Director nominations.
Artist | Number of Nominations | Wins |
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Laxmikant–Pyarelal | 25 | 7 |
Shankar Jaikishan | 20 | 9 |
Pritam | 19 | 4 |
R. D. Burman | 17 | 3 |
A. R. Rahman | 15 | 10 |
Anu Malik | 14 | 2 |
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | 13 | 3 |
Jatin-Lalit | 11 | 0 |
Nadeem-Shravan | 10 | 4 |
Rajesh Roshan | 10 | 2 |
Vishal-Shekhar | 10 | 0 |
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[]
Year | Photos of winners | Music Director | Film |
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1954 (1st) |
Naushad Ali | Baiju Bawra (for the "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj") | |
1955 (2nd) |
S. D. Burman | Taxi Driver (for the "Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan") | |
1956 (3rd) |
Hemant Kumar | Nagin | |
C. Ramchandra | Azaad | ||
Naushad Ali | Uran Khatola | ||
1957 (4th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Chori Chori | |
O. P. Nayyar | C.I.D. | ||
1958 (5th) |
O. P. Nayyar | Naya Daur | |
C. Ramchandra | Asha | ||
1959 (6th) |
Salil Chowdhury | Madhumati | |
O. P. Nayyar | Phagun | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Yahudi |
1960s[]
Year | Photos of winners | Music Director | Film |
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1960 (7th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Anari | |
S. D. Burman | Sujata | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Chhoti Bahen | ||
1961 (8th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | |
Naushad Ali | Mughal-e-Azam | ||
Ravi | Chaudhvin Ka Chand | ||
1962 (9th) |
Ravi | Gharana | |
Naushad Ali | Gunga Jumna | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai | ||
1963 (10th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Professor | |
Hemant Kumar | Bees Saal Baad | ||
Madan Mohan | Anpadh | ||
1964 (11th) |
Roshan | Taj Mahal | |
Naushad Ali | Mere Mehboob | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Dil Ek Mandir | ||
1965 (12th) |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Dosti | |
Madan Mohan | Woh Kaun Thi? | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Sangam | ||
1966 (13th) |
Ravi | Khandan | |
Kalyanji Anandji | Himalaya Ki God Mein | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Arzoo | ||
1967 (14th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Suraj | |
Ravi | Do Badan | ||
S. D. Burman | Guide | ||
1968 (15th) |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Milan | |
Kalyanji Anandji | Upkar | ||
Ravi | Hamraaz | ||
1969 (16th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Brahmachari | |
Ravi | Ankhen | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Diwana |
1970s[]
Year | Photos of winners | Music Director | Film |
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1970 (17th) |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Jeene Ki Raah | |
S. D. Burman | Aradhana | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Chanda Aur Bijli | ||
1971 (18th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Pehchaan | |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Do Raaste | ||
S. D. Burman | Talaash | ||
1972 (19th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Mera Naam Joker | |
R. D. Burman | Caravan | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Andaz | ||
1973 (20th) |
Shankar Jaikishan | Be-Imaan | |
Ghulam Mohammed | Pakeezah | ||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Shor | ||
1974 (21st) |
S. D. Burman | Abhimaan | |
Kalyanji Anandji | Zanjeer | ||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Bobby | ||
Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Daag | ||
R. D. Burman | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | ||
1975 (22nd) |
Kalyanji Anandji | Kora Kagaz | |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Roti Kapda Aur Makaan | ||
R. D. Burman | Aap Ki Kasam | ||
S. D. Burman | Prem Nagar | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Resham Ki Dori | ||
1976 (23rd) |
Rajesh Roshan | Julie | |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Dulhan | ||
R. D. Burman | Khel Khel Mein | ||
R. D. Burman | Sholay | ||
Shankar Jaikishan | Sanyasi | ||
1977 (24th) |
Khayyam | Kabhi Kabhie | |
Kalyanji Anandji | Bairaag | ||
Madan Mohan | Mausam | ||
R. D. Burman | Mehbooba | ||
Ravindra Jain | Chitchor | ||
1978 (25th) |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Amar Akbar Anthony | |
Jaidev | Alaap | ||
R. D. Burman | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | ||
R. D. Burman | Kinara | ||
Rajesh Roshan | Swami | ||
1979 (26th) |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Satyam Shivam Sundaram | |
Kalyanji Anandji | Don | ||
R. D. Burman | |||
Rajesh Roshan | Des Pardes | ||
Ravindra Jain | Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se |
1980s[]
Year | Photos of winners | Music Director | Film | |
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1980 (27th) |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Sargam | ||
Khayyam | Noorie | |||
Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Jaani Dushman | |||
Rajesh Roshan | Kaala Patthar | |||
Rajesh Roshan | Mr. Natwarlal | |||
1981 (28th) |
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Karz | ||
Kalyanji Anandji | Qurbani | |||
Khayyam | Thodisi Bewafaii | |||
R. D. Burman | Shaan | |||
Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Aasha | |||
1982 (29th) |
Khayyam | Umrao Jaan | ||
Bappi Lahiri | Armaan | |||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | |||
R. D. Burman | Love Story | |||
Shiv-Hari | Silsila | |||
1983 (30th) |
R. D. Burman | Sanam Teri Kasam | ||
Bappi Lahiri | Namak Halaal | |||
Khayyam | Bazaar | |||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Prem Rog | |||
Ravi | Nikaah | |||
1984 (31st) |
R. D. Burman | Masoom | ||
Khayyam | Razia Sultan | |||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Hero | |||
R. D. Burman | Betaab | |||
Usha Khanna | Souten | |||
1985 (32nd) |
Bappi Lahiri | Sharaabi | ||
Anu Malik | Sohni Mahiwal | |||
Bappi Lahiri | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | |||
Bappi Lahiri | Tohfa | |||
R. D. Burman | Jawani | |||
1986 (33rd) |
Ravindra Jain | Ram Teri Ganga Maili | ||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Meri Jung | |||
Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Pyaar Jhukta Nahin | |||
Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Sur Sangham | |||
R. D. Burman | Saagar | |||
1987 | NO CEREMONY | |||
1988 | NO CEREMONY | |||
1989 (34th) |
Anand–Milind | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak | ||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Tezaab | |||
Rajesh Roshan | Khoon Bhari Maang |
1990s[]
Year | Photos of winners | Music Director | Film |
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1990 (35th) |
NA | Raam Laxman | Maine Pyar Kiya |
Viju Shah | Tridev | ||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Ram Lakhan | ||
Shiv-Hari | Chandni | ||
1991 (36th) |
Nadeem-Shravan | Aashiqui | |
Anand–Milind | Baaghi | ||
Anand Milind | Dil | ||
Bappi Lahiri | Aaj Ka Arjun | ||
1992 (37th) |
Nadeem-Shravan | Saajan | |
Hridaynath Mangeshkar | Lekin... | ||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Saudagar | ||
Nadeem-Shravan | Phool Aur Kaante | ||
1993 (38th) |
Nadeem-Shravan | Deewana | |
Anand–Milind | Beta | ||
Jatin Lalit | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar | ||
1994 (39th) |
Anu Malik | Baazigar | |
Bhupen Hazarika | Rudaali | ||
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Khalnayak | ||
Nadeem-Shravan | Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | ||
Shiv-Hari | Darr | ||
1995 (40th) |
R. D. Burman (posthumous) | 1942: A Love Story | |
Anu Malik | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | ||
Dilip Sen and Sameer Sen | Yeh Dillagi | ||
Raam Laxman | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | ||
Viju Shah | Mohra | ||
1996 (41st) |
A. R. Rahman | Rangeela | |
Anu Malik | Akele Hum Akele Tum | ||
Jatin Lalit | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | ||
Nadeem-Shravan | Raja | ||
Rajesh Roshan | Karan Arjun | ||
1997 (42nd) |
Nadeem-Shravan | Raja Hindustani | |
Jatin Lalit | Khamoshi | ||
Rajesh Roshan | Papa Kehte Hai | ||
Viju Shah | Tere Mere Sapne | ||
Vishal Bhardwaj | Maachis | ||
1998 (43rd) |
Uttam Singh | Dil To Pagal Hai | |
Anu Malik | Border | ||
Jatin Lalit | Yes Boss | ||
Nadeem-Shravan | Pardes | ||
Viju Shah | Gupt | ||
1999 (44th) |
A. R. Rahman | Dil Se.. | |
Anu Malik | Soldier | ||
Jatin Lalit | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | ||
Jatin Lalit | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | ||
Viju Shah | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan |
2000s[]
Year | Photos of winners | Music Director | Film |
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2000 (45th) |
A. R. Rahman | Taal | |
Anu Malik | Biwi No.1 | ||
Anu Malik | Haseena Maan Jayegi | ||
Ismail Darbar | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | ||
Jatin Lalit | Sarfarosh | ||
2001 (46th) |
Rajesh Roshan | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | |
Anu Malik | Fiza | ||
Anu Malik | Josh | ||
Anu Malik | Refugee | ||
Jatin Lalit | Mohabbatein | ||
Nadeem-Shravan | Dhadkan | ||
2002 (47th) |
A. R. Rahman | Lagaan | |
Anu Malik | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | ||
Jatin Lalit, Sandesh Shandilya Aadesh Srivastav | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | ||
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Dil Chahta Hai | ||
Uttam Singh | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | ||
2003 (48th) |
A. R. Rahman | Saathiya | |
Anand Raj Anand | Kaante | ||
Himesh Reshammiya | Humraaz | ||
Ismail Darbar | Devdas | ||
Nadeem-Shravan | Raaz | ||
2004 (49th) |
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Kal Ho Naa Ho | |
Anu Malik | LOC Kargil | ||
Himesh Reshammiya | Tere Naam | ||
Jatin Lalit, Aadesh Srivastav | Chalte Chalte | ||
Rajesh Roshan | Koi... Mil Gaya | ||
2005 (50th) |
Anu Malik | Main Hoon Na | |
A. R. Rahman | Swades | ||
Anu Malik | Murder | ||
Pritam | Dhoom | ||
Madan Mohan (posthumous) | Veer-Zaara | ||
2006 (51st) |
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Bunty Aur Babli | |
Adnan Sami | Lucky: No Time for Love | ||
Himesh Reshammiya | Aashiq Banaya Aapne | ||
Shantanu Moitra | Parineeta | ||
Vishal-Shekhar | Dus | ||
2007 (52nd) |
A. R. Rahman | Rang De Basanti | |
Himesh Reshammiya | Aksar | ||
Jatin Lalit | Fanaa | ||
Pritam | Dhoom 2 | ||
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Don | ||
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | ||
2008 (53rd) |
A. R. Rahman | Guru | |
Vishal-Shekhar | Om Shanti Om | ||
Monty Sharma | Saawariya | ||
Pritam | Jab We Met | ||
Pritam | Life in a... Metro | ||
2009 (54th) |
A. R. Rahman | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | |
A. R. Rahman | Ghajini | ||
A. R. Rahman | Jodhaa Akbar | ||
Vishal-Shekhar | Dostana | ||
Pritam | Race | ||
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Rock On!! |
2010s[]
Year | Photos of winners | Music Director | Film |
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2010 (55th) |
A. R. Rahman | Delhi-6 | |
Amit Trivedi | Dev.D | ||
Pritam | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | ||
Pritam | Love Aaj Kal | ||
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Wake Up Sid | ||
Vishal Bhardwaj | Kaminey | ||
2011 (56th) |
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Sajid–Wajid and Lalit Pandit | Dabangg |
Vishal-Shekhar | Anjaana Anjaani | ||
Vishal-Shekhar | I Hate Luv Storys | ||
Pritam | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | ||
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | My Name Is Khan | ||
Vishal Bhardwaj | Ishqiya | ||
2012 (57th) |
A. R. Rahman | Rockstar | |
Vishal-Shekhar | Ra.One | ||
Ram Sampath | Delhi Belly | ||
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | ||
Sohail Sen | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | ||
2013 (58th) |
Pritam | Barfi! | |
Vishal-Shekhar | Student Of The Year | ||
Amit Trivedi | Ishaqzaade | ||
Pritam | Cocktail | ||
Sneha Khanwalkar | Gangs Of Wasseypur | ||
2014 (59th) |
Ankit Tiwari, Mithoon and Jeet Ganguly | Aashiqui 2 | |
Vishal-Shekhar | Chennai Express | ||
Amit Trivedi | Kai Po Che | ||
A. R. Rahman | Raanjhanaa | ||
Pritam | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | ||
Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | ||
2015 (60th) |
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | 2 States | |
Amit Trivedi | Queen | ||
Pritam, Anupam Amod, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Mithoon | Yaariyan | ||
Himesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey Singh | Kick | ||
Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari, Soch | Ek Villain | ||
2016 (61st) |
Amaal Mallik, Ankit Tiwari and Meet Bros Anjjan | Roy | |
Anupam Roy | Piku | ||
A. R. Rahman | Tamasha | ||
Pritam | Dilwale | ||
Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Bajirao Mastani | ||
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Dil Dhadakne Do | ||
2017 (62nd) |
Pritam | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | |
Vishal-Shekhar | Sultan | ||
Meet Bros, Amaal Mallik, Manj Musik, Ankit Tiwari | Baaghi | ||
Amit Trivedi | Udta Punjab | ||
Amaal Mallik, Badshah, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Tanishk Bagchi, Benny Dayal, Nucleya | Kapoor & Sons | ||
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Mirzya | ||
2018 (63rd) |
Pritam | Jagga Jasoos | |
Amaal Mallik, Tanishk Bagchi, Akhil Sachdeva | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | ||
Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Tanishk Bagchi, Samira Koppikar, Sameer Uddin and Vayu | Bareilly Ki Barfi | ||
Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Rishi Rich, Farhan Saeed, Rahul Mishra, Ami Mishra | Half Girlfriend | ||
Pritam | Jab Harry Met Sejal | ||
Amit Trivedi | Secret Superstar | ||
2019 (64th) |
Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Padmaavat | |
Ajay-Atul | Dhadak | ||
Ajay-Atul | Zero | ||
Amit Trivedi | Manmarziyaan | ||
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | Raazi | ||
Amaal Malik, Rochak Kohli, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Guru Randhawa, Zack Knight, Saurabh-Vaibhav and Rajat Nagpal | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety |
2020s[]
Year | Photos of winners | Music Director | Film |
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2020 (65th) |
Zoya Akhtar, Ankur Tewari | Gully Boy | |
Amaal Malik, Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, Sachet–Parampara, Akhil Sachdeva | Kabir Singh | ||
Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Tanishk Bagchi, Jasbir Jassi, Chirantan Bhatt, Gurmoh, Jasleen Royal | Kesari | ||
Pritam | Kalank | ||
Vishal-Shekhar | Bharat | ||
2021 (66th) |
Pritam | Ludo | |
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Chhapaak | ||
A. R. Rahman | Dil Bechara | ||
Pritam | Love Aaj Kal | ||
Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari, Ved Sharma, The Fusion Project, Adnan Dhool and Rabi Ahmed | Malang |
See also[]
- Filmfare Awards
- Bollywood
- Cinema of India
- Filmi music
Notes[]
References[]
- ^ "Naushad: Composer of the Century". Rediff.com. 8 May 2006. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
External links[]
- Filmfare Awards
- Film awards for Best Music Director
- Indian music awards