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Nandita Das & A. R. Rahman Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
3.9
Average Rating
1996 - 2002
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Nandita Das & A. R. Rahman have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1996 and extends to 2002, representing 6 years of joint work. Working Nandita Das as Actor and A. R. Rahman as Original Music Composer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "1947 Earth", "Kannathil Muthamittal" — with "1947 Earth" earning a top rating of 6.2/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Fire" (1996) to "Kannathil Muthamittal" (2002), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.

This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.

Career Context

Nandita Das

Fire was Nandita Das's acting debut.

After Kannathil Muthamittal, Nandita Das went on to appear in 11 more films, including Neerparavai (2012) and Viraata Parvam (2022).

A. R. Rahman

Before Fire, A. R. Rahman had starred in 35 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).

After Kannathil Muthamittal, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 120 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Sachin : A Billion Dreams (2017).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19962002
Span6 years
Avg Interval~3 years

3 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
2 films (67%)
Tamil
1 film (33%)

Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films2
Avg Rating6.2/10
Notable:
  • 1947 Earth(6.2)
  • Fire0
Era:
Nandita: ActiveA.: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating5.6/10
Notable:
  • Kannathil Muthamittal(5.6)
Era:
Nandita: ActiveA.: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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