10 Evergreen Rahman songs you cannot miss

Chennai

Malarodu Malaringu (Bombay) - Set at the backdrop of communal riots in Bombay, this song emphasises the need for peace, unity and brotherhood.

Oru Poiyavathu Sol Kanne (Jodi) - This song is the best depiction of a man's heart who wants to win his lady love. The rendition by Hariharan completed the song perfectly.

Vellai Pookal (Kannathil Muthamitaal) - This beautiful number depicts love & innocence in a world sans war.

Malargal Ketten (Oh Kadhal Kanmani) - A chart topping song of ARR in 2015, this soulful number was splendidly performed by the legend, S. Chithra.

Endrendrum Punnagai (Alaipayuthey) - This ARR's version of 'Mangalyam Thandunane' chant always finds its place in most south Indian weddings since the year 2000.

Margazhi Poove (May Madham) - A one-of-the-kind song truly transports the listener to a different dimension.

Hosanna (Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya) - The magical combination of AR Rahman, Vijay Prakash and Blaaze became an anthem for the youth of Tamil Nadu.

Vidaikodu Engal Naade (Kannathil Muthamital) - Depicting the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils, the song is a heart-wrenching yet beautiful number sung by the legend, late MS Viswanathan.

Usurey Poguthey (Raavanan) - This song is yet another magical combination of Rahman and singer Karthik sure to leave us glued to our headphones.

Udhaya Udhaya (Udhaya) - With AR Rahman wielding the mike, Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam strike a chord making this song a sleeper hit.

​Note: We have only featured a handful of them. There are plenty other beautiful songs composed by AR Rahman.