'Mozart of Madras' AR Rahman Is India's Richest Singer, Has A Net Worth Of A Little Under ₹2000 Cr

AR Rahman Net Worth: The Oscar-winning composer is one of India's most celebrated musicians.  The young prodigy from Chennai rose to the global game and is popularly known as the ‘Mozart of Madras’. In a career of over 30 years, he has boasted a net worth of more than Rs 1000 crore.

What is AR Rahman's net worth?

AR Rahman began his musical career at the tender age of 11. The musician accompanied accomplished singers Zakir Hussain, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and L. Shankar on world tours. He got his big break in films in 1992 when director Mani Ratnam approached him to compose the score and soundtrack for his film Roja. This began his quest in Indian cinema and even fetched him his first National Award. In over 30 years, AR Rahman has composed over 2000 songs.

As of 2024, Rahman's net worth stands at a staggering ₹1748 crores. As per reports, he charges ₹8-10 crore for one song. The composer-singer charges ₹1-2 crore for a one-hour live performance during gigs and live concerts. This has contributed to his massive income and has also made him India's richest singer surpassing the likes of Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh and more.

AR Rahman's international acclaim and awards

Over the years, Rahman has become a household name not just in the country but overseas as well. The singer is one of the few Indian celebrities to boast a fan following in the diaspora across the globe. His major global recognition came from the 2009 film Slumdog Millionaire. The singer's iconic track Jai Ho won him two Academy Awards -  Best Original Score and Best Original Song. This made him the first Asian, at the time, to win two Oscars on the same night. Apart from this, he has also won the BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy awards.

In his personal life, Rahman tied the knot with Saira Banu in 1995 through an arranged marriage. They are parents to daughters Khatija, Raheema, and son Ameen. The couple announced their separation on November 19, after being married for 29 years.