Filmfare Award for Best Music Director explained

Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Awarded For:Best Performance by a Music Director
Presenter:Filmfare
Country:India
Year:Naushad Ali,
Baiju Bawra
"Tu Ganga Ki Mauj" (1954)
Holder:Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Bhupinder Babbal, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj,
Animal (2024)
Website:Filmfare Awards

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.

Superlatives

CategoryNameSuperlativeNotes
Most AwardsA. R. Rahman10 awardsAwards resulted from 18 nominations
Most NominationsLaxmikant Pyarelal25 nominationsNominations resulted in 7 awards
PritamNominations resulted in 6 awards
Most Nominations In 10 Years (2008–2018)14 nominationsNominations resulted in 5 awards
Most Nominations without a WinJatin–Lalit12 nominations

Most wins

WinnerNumber of winsNumber of nominationsYears
A. R. Rahman10 18 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
Shankar–Jaikishan9 20 1957, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973
Laxmikant–Pyarelal7 25 1965, 1968, 1970, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
Pritam6 2013, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024
Nadeem–Shravan4 10 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997
R. D. Burman3 17 1983, 1984, 1995
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy14 2004, 2006, 2015
S. D. Burman2 8 1955, 1974
2016, 2020
6 1977, 1982
6 2014, 2020
5 2014, 2016
Anu Malik2 1994, 2005
2020, 2024
2022, 2024

Multiple nominees

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

ArtistNumber of NominationsWins
Laxmikant–Pyarelal257
Pritam6
Shankar–Jaikishan209
A. R. Rahman1810
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.

Table key
Indicates the winner

1950s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm
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. RamchandraAzaad
Naushad AliUran Khatola
1957
(4th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Chori Chori
O. P. NayyarC.I.D.
1958
(5th)
O. P. Nayyar Naya Daur
C. RamchandraAsha
1959
(6th)
Salil Chowdhury Madhumati
O. P. NayyarPhagun
Shankar–JaikishanYahudi

1960s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm
1960
(7th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Anari
S. D. BurmanSujata
Shankar–JaikishanChhoti Bahen
1961
(8th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Naushad AliMughal–e–Azam
RaviChaudhvin Ka Chand
1962
(9th)
Ravi Gharana
Naushad AliGunga Jumna
Shankar–JaikishanJis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai
1963
(10th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Professor
Hemant KumarBees Saal Baad
Madan MohanAnpadh
1964
(11th)
Roshan Taj Mahal
Naushad AliMere Mehboob
Shankar–JaikishanDil Ek Mandir
1965
(12th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Dosti
Madan MohanWoh Kaun Thi?
Shankar–JaikishanSangam
1966
(13th)
Ravi Khandan
Kalyanji–AnandjiHimalaya Ki God Mein
Shankar–JaikishanArzoo
1967
(14th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Suraj
RaviDo Badan
S. D. BurmanGuide
1968
(15th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Milan
Kalyanji–AnandjiUpkar
RaviHamraaz
1969
(16th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Brahmachari
RaviAnkhen
Shankar–JaikishanDiwana

1970s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm
1970
(17th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Jeene Ki Raah
S. D. BurmanAradhana
Shankar–JaikishanChanda Aur Bijli
1971
(18th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Pehchaan
Laxmikant–PyarelalDo Raaste
S. D. BurmanTalaash
1972
(19th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Mera Naam Joker
R. D. BurmanCaravan
Shankar–JaikishanAndaz
1973
(20th)
Shankar–Jaikishan Be–Imaan
Ghulam MohammedPakeezah
Laxmikant–PyarelalShor
R. D. BurmanAmar Prem
1974
(21st)
S. D. Burman Abhimaan
Kalyanji–AnandjiZanjeer
Laxmikant–PyarelalBobby
Daag
R. D. BurmanYaadon Ki Baaraat
1975
(22nd)
Kalyanji–Anandji Kora Kagaz
Laxmikant–PyarelalRoti Kapda Aur Makaan
R. D. BurmanAap Ki Kasam
S. D. BurmanPrem Nagar
Shankar–JaikishanResham Ki Dori
1976
(23rd)
Rajesh Roshan Julie
Laxmikant–PyarelalDulhan
R. D. BurmanKhel Khel Mein
Sholay
Shankar–JaikishanSanyasi
1977
(24th)
Khayyam Kabhi Kabhie
Kalyanji–AnandjiBairaag
Madan MohanMausam
R. D. BurmanMehbooba
Ravindra JainChitchor
1978
(25th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Amar Akbar Anthony
JaidevAlaap
R. D. BurmanHum Kisise Kum Naheen
Kinara
Rajesh RoshanSwami
1979
(26th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Kalyanji–AnandjiDon
R. D. BurmanShalimar
Rajesh RoshanDes Pardes
Ravindra JainAnkhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se

1980s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm
1980
(27th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Sargam
KhayyamNoorie
Laxmikant–PyarelalJaani Dushman
Rajesh RoshanKaala Patthar
Mr. Natwarlal
1981
(28th)
Laxmikant–Pyarelal Karz
Kalyanji–AnandjiQurbani
KhayyamThodisi Bewafaii
Laxmikant–PyarelalAasha
R. D. BurmanShaan
1982
(29th)
Khayyam Umrao Jaan
Bappi LahiriArmaan
Laxmikant–PyarelalEk Duuje Ke Liye
R. D. BurmanLove Story
Shiv–HariSilsila
1983
(30th)
R. D. Burman Sanam Teri Kasam
Bappi LahiriNamak Halaal
KhayyamBazaar
Laxmikant–PyarelalPrem Rog
RaviNikaah
1984
(31st)
R. D. Burman Masoom
KhayyamRazia Sultan
Laxmikant–PyarelalHero
R. D. BurmanBetaab
Usha KhannaSouten
1985
(32nd)
Bappi Lahiri Sharaabi
Anu MalikSohni Mahiwal
Bappi LahiriKasam Paida Karne Wale Ki
Tohfa
R. D. BurmanJawaani
1986
(33rd)
Ravindra Jain Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Laxmikant–PyarelalMeri Jung
Pyaar Jhukta Nahin
Sur Sangham
R. D. BurmanSaagar
1987NO CEREMONY
1988NO CEREMONY
1989
(34th)
Anand–Milind Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Laxmikant–PyarelalTezaab
Rajesh RoshanKhoon Bhari Maang

1990s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm
1990
(35th)
Raam Laxman Maine Pyar Kiya
Laxmikant–PyarelalRam Lakhan
Shiv–HariChandni
Viju ShahTridev
1991
(36th)
Nadeem–Shravan Aashiqui
Anand–MilindBaaghi
Dil
Bappi LahiriAaj Ka Arjun
1992
(37th)
Nadeem–Shravan Saajan
Hridaynath MangeshkarLekin...
Laxmikant–PyarelalSaudagar
Nadeem–ShravanPhool Aur Kaante
Shiv–HariLamhe
1993
(38th)
Nadeem–Shravan Deewana
Anand–MilindBeta
Jatin–LalitJo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
1994
(39th)
Anu Malik Baazigar
Bhupen HazarikaRudaali
Laxmikant–PyarelalKhalnayak
Nadeem–ShravanHum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
Shiv–HariDarr
1995
(40th)
R. D. Burman (posthumous)
Anu MalikMain Khiladi Tu Anari
Dilip Sen and Sameer SenYeh Dillagi
Raam LaxmanHum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Viju ShahMohra
1996
(41st)
A. R. Rahman Rangeela
Anu MalikAkele Hum Akele Tum
Jatin–LalitDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Nadeem–ShravanRaja
Rajesh RoshanKaran Arjun
1997
(42nd)
Nadeem–Shravan Raja Hindustani
Jatin–LalitKhamoshi
Rajesh RoshanPapa Kehte Hai
Viju ShahTere Mere Sapne
Vishal BhardwajMaachis
1998
(43rd)
Uttam Singh Dil To Pagal Hai
Anu MalikBorder
Jatin–LalitYes Boss
Nadeem–ShravanPardes
Viju ShahGupt
1999
(44th)
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 DirectorFilm
2000
(45th)
A. R. Rahman Taal
Anu MalikBiwi No.1
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Ismail DarbarHum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Jatin–LalitSarfarosh
2001
(46th)
Rajesh Roshan Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Anu MalikFiza
Josh
Refugee
Jatin–LalitMohabbatein
Nadeem–ShravanDhadkan
2002
(47th)
A. R. Rahman Lagaan
Anu MalikMujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
Jatin–Lalit, Sandesh Shandilya Aadesh SrivastavKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyDil Chahta Hai
Uttam Singh
2003
(48th)
A. R. Rahman Saathiya
Anand Raj AnandKaante
Himesh ReshammiyaHumraaz
Ismail DarbarDevdas
Nadeem–ShravanRaaz
2004
(49th)
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Kal Ho Naa Ho
Anu MalikLOC Kargil
Himesh ReshammiyaTere Naam
Jatin–Lalit, Aadesh ShrivastavaChalte Chalte
Rajesh RoshanKoi... Mil Gaya
2005
(50th)
Anu Malik Main Hoon Na
A. R. RahmanSwades
Anu MalikMurder
Jatin–LalitHum Tum
PritamDhoom
Madan Mohan (posthumous)Veer–Zaara
2006
(51st)
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Bunty Aur Babli
Adnan Sami
Himesh ReshammiyaAashiq Banaya Aapne
Shantanu MoitraParineeta
Vishal–ShekharDus
2007
(52nd)
A. R. Rahman Rang De Basanti
Himesh ReshammiyaAksar
Jatin–LalitFanaa
PritamDhoom 2
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyDon
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2008
(53rd)
A. R. Rahman Guru
Vishal–ShekharOm Shanti Om
Monty SharmaSaawariya
PritamJab We Met
Life in a... Metro
2009
(54th)
A. R. Rahman Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
A. R. RahmanGhajini
Jodhaa Akbar
PritamRace
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyRock On!!
Vishal–ShekharDostana

2010s

YearPhotos of winnersMusic DirectorFilm
2010
(55th)
A. R. Rahman Delhi–6
Amit TrivediDev.D
PritamAjab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Love Aaj Kal
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyWake Up Sid
Vishal BhardwajKaminey
2011
(56th)
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
2012
(57th)
A. R. Rahman Rockstar
Ram SampathDelhi Belly
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyZindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Sohail SenMere Brother Ki Dulhan
Vishal–ShekharRa.One
2013
(58th)
Pritam Barfi!
Amit TrivediIshaqzaade
PritamCocktail
Sneha KhanwalkarGangs Of Wasseypur
Vishal–ShekharStudent Of The Year
2014
(59th)
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
2015
(60th)
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
2016
(61st)
Amaal Mallik, Ankit Tiwari and Meet Bros Anjjan Roy
A. R. RahmanTamasha
Anupam RoyPiku
PritamDilwale
Sanjay Leela BhansaliBajirao Mastani
Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyDil Dhadakne Do
2017
(62nd)
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
2018
(63rd)
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
2019
(64th)
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 DirectorFilm
2020
(65th)
Amaal Malik, Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, Sachet–Parampara, Akhil SachdevaKabir Singh
Zoya Akhtar, Ankur TewariGully Boy
Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Tanishk Bagchi, Jasbir Jassi, Chirantan Bhatt, Gurmoh, Jasleen RoyalKesari
PritamKalank
Vishal–ShekharBharat
2021
(66th)
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
2022
(67th)
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
2023
(68th)
Pritam
Amit TrivediUunchai
PritamLaal Singh Chaddha
Sanjay Leela BhansaliGangubai Kathiawadi
Sachin–JigarBhediya
2024
(69th)
Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Bhupinder Babbal, Jaani, Manan BhardwajAnimal
Anirudh RavichanderJawan
PritamDunki
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar
Sachin–JigarZara Hatke Zara Bachke
Vishal–ShekharPathaan

See also

Notes

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naushad: Composer of the Century . . 8 May 2006 . 1 December 2018 .