Filmfare Award for Best Music Director

Award in India

Filmfare Award for Best Music Director

Awarded for| Best Performance by a Music Director
Country| India
Presented by| Filmfare
First award| Naushad Ali,
Baiju Bawra
"Tu Ganga Ki Mauj" (1954)
Currently held by| Pritam,
Vishal Mishra,
Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, 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

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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

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Most Awards  | A. R. Rahman | 10 awards  | Awards resulted from 18 nominations
Most Nominations  | Laxmikant–Pyarelal | 25 nominations  | Nominations resulted in 7 awards
Pritam | 25 nominations  | Nominations resulted in 6 awards
Most Nominations in a single year  | Pritam | 4 nominations  | Nominations resulted in 1 award
Most Nominations In 10 Years (2008–2018)  | Pritam | 14 nominations  | Nominations resulted in 5 awards
Most Nominations without a Win  | Jatin–Lalit

Vishal-Shekhar

| 12 nominations

11 Nominations

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* The top 5 Filmfare Award for Best Music Director winner's hold in total 36 Awards. A. R. Rahman leads the winners with 10 awards, followed by the music director duo of Shankar–Jaikishan, who have 9,Laxmikant–Pyarelal with 7 & Pritam with 6 & Nadeem–Shravan with 4.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 getting 12 nominations from (1992–2006), followed by Vishal-Shekhar who have yet to win the award after getting 11 nominations from (2005–2024).
* 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

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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

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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

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### 1950s

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Year  | Photos of winners  | Music Director  | Film

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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

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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

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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
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

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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

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1990
(35th) | –  | Raam Laxman ‡  | Maine Pyar Kiya
Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Ram Lakhan
Shiv–Hari | Chandni
Kalyanji–Anandji | Tridev
1991
(36th) | –  | Nadeem–Shravan ‡  | Aashiqui
Anand–Milind | Baaghi
Dil
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
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
Viju Shah | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

### 2000s

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Year  | Photos of winners  | Music Director  | Film

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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

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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

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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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* Filmfare Awards
* Bollywood
* Cinema of India
* Filmi music

## 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.

## External links

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* Filmfare Awards Best Music Director

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Filmfare Award for Best Music Director

1954–1960|

* Naushad (1954)
* S. D. Burman (1955)
* Hemant Kumar (1956)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1957)
* O. P. Nayyar (1958)
* Salil Chowdhury (1959)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1960)

1961–1980|

* Shankar–Jaikishan (1961)
* Ravi (1962)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1963)
* Roshan (1964)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1965)
* Ravi (1966)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1967)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1968)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1969)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1970)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1971)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1972)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1973)
* S. D. Burman (1974)
* Kalyanji–Anandji (1975)
* Rajesh Roshan (1976)
* Khayyam (1977)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1978)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1979)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1980)

1981–2000|

* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1981)
* Khayyam (1982)
* R. D. Burman (1983)
* R. D. Burman (1984)
* Bappi Lahiri (1985)
* Ravindra Jain (1986)
* No Award (1987)
* No Award (1988)
* Anand–Milind (1989)
* Raamlaxman (1990)
* Nadeem–Shravan (1991)
* Nadeem–Shravan (1992)
* Nadeem–Shravan (1993)
* Anu Malik (1994)
* R. D. Burman (1995)
* A. R. Rahman (1996)
* Nadeem–Shravan (1997)
* Uttam Singh (1998)
* A. R. Rahman (1999)
* A. R. Rahman (2000)

2001-present|

* Rajesh Roshan (2001)
* A. R. Rahman (2002)
* A. R. Rahman (2003)
* Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy (2004)
* Anu Malik (2005)
* Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy (2006)
* A. R. Rahman (2007)
* A. R. Rahman (2008)
* A. R. Rahman (2009)
* A. R. Rahman (2010)
* Sajid–Wajid and Lalit Pandit (2011)
* A. R. Rahman (2012)
* Pritam (2013)
* Ankit Tiwari, Jeet Ganguly and Mithoon (2014)
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