Filmfare Award for Best Music Director

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. 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.

Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Awarded forBest Performance by a Music Director
CountryIndia
Presented byFilmfare
First awardedNaushad Ali,
Baiju Bawra
"Tu Ganga Ki Mauj" (1954)
Currently held byPritam, Vishal Mishra, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Bhupinder Babbal, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj,
Animal (2024)
WebsiteFilmfare Awards

Superlatives

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A. R. Rahman with his award of 2012 for the film Rockstar. He holds the record of maximum wins in this category.
Category Name Superlative Notes
Most Awards A. R. Rahman 10 awards Awards resulted from 18 nominations
Most Nominations Laxmikant Pyarelal 25 nominations Nominations resulted in 7 awards
Pritam Nominations resulted in 6 awards
Most Nominations In 10 Years (2008–2018) 14 nominations Nominations resulted in 5 awards
Most Nominations without a Win Jatin–Lalit 12 nominations
  • A. R. Rahman leads the winners with 10 awards, followed by the music director duo of Shankar–Jaikishan, who have 9. Laxmikant Pyarelal and Pritam has the most nominations with 25, followed by Shankar–Jaikishan with 20, A. R. Rahman with 18, and R. D. Burman with 17.
  • 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 10 total nominations.
  • Pritam received six consecutive nominations between 2013 and 2018, and won in 2013, 2017 and 2018.
  • 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).
  • Pritam holds the record for the highest number of nominations in a single year, with 4 in 2024, winning the award for Animal (2023) jointly with Vishal Mishra, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Bhupinder Babbal and Jaani, 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.
  • 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 getting 12 nominations from (1992–2006), followed by Vishal–Shekhar who have yet to win the award after getting 10 nominations from (2005–2023).
  • Anu Malik won a Special Award in 2001 for the film Refugee.

Most wins

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Winner Number of wins Number of nominations Years
A. R. Rahman 10 18 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
Pritam 6 2013, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024
Nadeem–Shravan 4 10 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997
R. D. Burman 3 17 1983, 1984, 1995
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy 14 2004, 2006, 2015
S. D. Burman 2 8 1955, 1974
Amaal Malik 2016, 2020
Khayyam 6 1977, 1982
Mithoon 6 2014, 2020
Ankit Tiwari 5 2014, 2016
Anu Malik 2 1994, 2005
Vishal Mishra 2020, 2024
Jaani 2022, 2024

Multiple nominees

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

Artist Number of Nominations Wins
Laxmikant–Pyarelal 25 7
Pritam 6
Shankar–Jaikishan 20 9
A. R. Rahman 18 10
R. D. Burman 17 3
Anu Malik 14 2
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy 13 3
Jatin–Lalit 12 0
Vishal–Shekhar 11 0
Nadeem–Shravan 10 4
Rajesh Roshan 2

Winners and nominees

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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.

Table key
Indicates the winner

1950s

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Year Photos of winners Music Director Film
1954
(1st)
 
Naushad Ali Baiju Bawra (for the song "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj")
1955
(2nd)
 
S. D. Burman Taxi Driver (for the song "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

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Year Photos of winners Music Director Film
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

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Year Photos of winners Music Director Film
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
R. D. Burman Amar Prem
1974
(21st)
 
S. D. Burman Abhimaan
Kalyanji–Anandji Zanjeer
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Bobby
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
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
Kinara
Rajesh Roshan Swami
1979
(26th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Kalyanji–Anandji Don
R. D. Burman Shalimar
Rajesh Roshan Des Pardes
Ravindra Jain Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se

1980s

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Year Photos of winners Music Director Film
1980
(27th)
 
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Sargam
Khayyam Noorie
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Jaani Dushman
Rajesh Roshan Kaala Patthar
Mr. Natwarlal
1981
(28th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Karz
Kalyanji–Anandji Qurbani
Khayyam Thodisi Bewafaii
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Aasha
R. D. Burman Shaan
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
Tohfa
R. D. Burman Jawaani
1986
(33rd)
 
Ravindra Jain Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Meri Jung
Pyaar Jhukta Nahin
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

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Year Photos of winners Music Director Film
1990
(35th)
Raam Laxman Maine Pyar Kiya
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Ram Lakhan
Shiv–Hari Chandni
Viju Shah Tridev
1991
(36th)
Nadeem–Shravan Aashiqui
Anand–Milind Baaghi
Dil
Bappi Lahiri Aaj Ka Arjun
1992
(37th)
Nadeem–Shravan Saajan
Hridaynath Mangeshkar Lekin...
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Saudagar
Nadeem–Shravan Phool Aur Kaante
Shiv–Hari Lamhe
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
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
Viju Shah Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

2000s

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Year Photos of winners Music Director Film
2000
(45th)
 
A. R. Rahman Taal
Anu Malik Biwi No.1
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Ismail Darbar Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Jatin–Lalit Sarfarosh
2001
(46th)
 
Rajesh Roshan Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Anu Malik Fiza
Josh
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 Shrivastava Chalte Chalte
Rajesh Roshan Koi... Mil Gaya
2005
(50th)
 
Anu Malik Main Hoon Na
A. R. Rahman Swades
Anu Malik Murder
Jatin–Lalit Hum Tum
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
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2008
(53rd)
A. R. Rahman Guru
Vishal–Shekhar Om Shanti Om
Monty Sharma Saawariya
Pritam Jab We Met
Life in a... Metro
2009
(54th)
A. R. Rahman Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
A. R. Rahman Ghajini
Jodhaa Akbar
Pritam Race
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Rock On!!
Vishal–Shekhar Dostana

2010s

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Year Photos of winners Music Director Film
2010
(55th)
 
A. R. Rahman Delhi–6
Amit Trivedi Dev.D
Pritam Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Love Aaj Kal
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Wake Up Sid
Vishal Bhardwaj Kaminey
2011
(56th)
 
Sajid–Wajid and Lalit Pandit Dabangg
Pritam Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy My Name Is Khan
Vishal Bhardwaj Ishqiya
Vishal–Shekhar Anjaana Anjaani
I Hate Luv Storys
2012
(57th)
 
A. R. Rahman Rockstar
Ram Sampath Delhi Belly
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Sohail Sen Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Vishal–Shekhar Ra.One
2013
(58th)
 
Pritam Barfi!
Amit Trivedi Ishaqzaade
Pritam Cocktail
Sneha Khanwalkar Gangs Of Wasseypur
Vishal–Shekhar Student Of The Year
2014
(59th)
 
 
 
Ankit Tiwari, Mithoon and Jeet Ganguly Aashiqui 2
A. R. Rahman Raanjhanaa
Amit Trivedi Lootera
Pritam Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram–Leela
Vishal–Shekhar Chennai Express
2015
(60th)
 
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy 2 States
Amit Trivedi Queen
Himesh Reshammiya, Meet Bros Anjjan, Yo Yo Honey Singh Kick
Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari, Soch Ek Villain
Pritam, Anupam Amod, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Mithoon Yaariyan
2016
(61st)
 
 
 
Amaal Mallik, Ankit Tiwari and Meet Bros Anjjan Roy
A. R. Rahman Tamasha
Anupam Roy Piku
Pritam Dilwale
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bajirao Mastani
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Dil Dhadakne Do
2017
(62nd)
 
Pritam Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Amaal Mallik, Badshah, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Tanishk Bagchi, Benny Dayal, Nucleya Kapoor & Sons
Amit Trivedi Udta Punjab
Meet Bros, Amaal Mallik, Manj Musik, Ankit Tiwari Baaghi
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Mirzya
Vishal–Shekhar Sultan
2018
(63rd)
Pritam Jagga Jasoos
Amaal Mallik, Tanishk Bagchi, Akhil Sachdeva Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Amit Trivedi Secret Superstar
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
2019
(64th)
 
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Padmaavat
Ajay–Atul Dhadak
Zero
Amaal Malik, Rochak Kohli, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Guru Randhawa, Zack Knight, Saurabh–Vaibhav and Rajat Nagpal Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
Amit Trivedi Manmarziyaan
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Raazi

2020s

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Year Photos of winners Music Director Film
2020
(65th)
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 Royal Kesari
Pritam Kalank
Vishal–Shekhar Bharat
2021
(66th)
 
Pritam Ludo
A. R. Rahman Dil Bechara
Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari, Ved Sharma, The Fusion Project, Adnan Dhool and Rabi Ahmed Malang
Pritam Love Aaj Kal
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Chhapaak
2022
(67th)
Tanishk Bagchi, B Praak, Jaani, Jasleen Royal, Javed–Mohsin And Vikram Montrose Shershaah
A. R. Rahman Atrangi Re
Mimi
Amaal Malik Saina
Amit Trivedi Haseen Dilruba
Sachin–Jigar Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
2023
(68th)
 
Pritam Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva
Amit Trivedi Uunchai
Pritam Laal Singh Chaddha
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Gangubai Kathiawadi
Sachin–Jigar Bhediya
2024
(69th)
Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Bhupinder Babbal, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj Animal
Anirudh Ravichander Jawan
Pritam Dunki
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar
Sachin–Jigar Zara Hatke Zara Bachke
Vishal–Shekhar Pathaan

See also

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Notes

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A^ :Naushad won the 1954 award for the song "Tu Ganga Ki Mauj", sung by Mohammed Rafi, and not the entire album.[1]
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

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  1. ^ "Naushad: Composer of the Century". Rediff.com. 8 May 2006. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
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