A. R. Rahman & Imtiaz Ali Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. R. Rahman and Imtiaz Ali appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 2011 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Amar Singh Chamkila (2024 — 7.9/10). Films span Rockstar (2011) through Amar Singh Chamkila (2024).
The A. R. Rahman & Imtiaz Ali partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Amar Singh Chamkila (2024). They saved their best for last — Amar Singh Chamkila (7.9/10) came 13 years in. They didn't share a set between 2015 and 2024.
From Rockstar (2011) to Amar Singh Chamkila (2024). Rockstar (2011, 7.7/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.
The shape of the work
The 2010s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 2010s belonged to Rockstar; the 2020s to Amar Singh Chamkila. Never on the same side of the camera — A. R. Rahman music composer, Imtiaz Ali director, across all 4 films. Mostly Hindi, with 1 film in Hindi .
4 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 3 films together, anchored by Rockstar (7.7/10).
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Amar Singh Chamkila (7.9/10).
- Rockstar
- Highway
- Amar Singh Chamkila
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
44% of Imtiaz Ali's screen credits are with A. R. Rahman. When they first worked together, A. R. Rahman had 149 films behind them; Imtiaz Ali had 4.
Before Rockstar, A. R. Rahman had starred in 149 films, including Indian (1996) and Indian (1996).
After Amar Singh Chamkila, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 4 more films, including Gandhi Talks (2026) and Peddi (2026).
Before Rockstar, Imtiaz Ali had directed 4 films, including Jab We Met (2007) and Ahista Ahista (2006).
After Amar Singh Chamkila, Imtiaz Ali went on to direct 1 more film, including Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of A. R. Rahman & Imtiaz Ali's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Ranbir Kapoor is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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