Rahman entered a reflective, experimental phase — less chartbusting, more soul-stirring.
– Tamil
– Hindi
– Malayalam documentary
Before 1992, Indian film music was dominated by acoustic instruments and heavy orchestral arrangements. A.R. Rahman changed the paradigm with his debut, Roja (1992). His work was characterized by the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and a unique "fuzzy" texture that gave his sound a distinct identity. His filmography can be divided into three distinct phases: The Tamil Genesis (Early 90s), The Hindi Conquest (Late 90s-2000s), and The Global Era (Post-2008).
