Post contents:
- Most Wins
- Most Nominations
- Filmfare Awards for Best Music Director (Highlights)
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1950s)
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1960s)
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1970s)
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1980s)
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1990s)
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (2000s)
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (2010s)
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (2020s)
Most Wins
| Name | Wins | Nominations |
| A.R. Rahman | 10 | 15 |
| Shankar-Jaikishan | 9 | 20 |
| Laxmikant-Pyarelal | 7 | 25 |
| Pritam Charaborty | 4 | 19 |
| Nadeem-Shravan | 4 | 10 |
| Anu Malik | 3 | 15 |
| Rahul Dev Burman | 3 | 17 |
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | 3 | 14 |
| Rajesh Roshan | 2 | 10 |
| Sachin Dev Burman | 7 | 7 |
| Khayyam | 2 | 6 |
Most Nominations
| Name | Nominations | Wins |
| Laxmikant-Pyarelal | 25 | 7 |
| Shankar-Jaikishan | 20 | 9 |
| Pritam Charaborty | 19 | 4 |
| Rahul Dev Burman | 17 | 3 |
| A.R. Rahman | 15 | 10 |
| Anu Malik | 15 | 3 |
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | 14 | 3 |
| Jatin-Lalit | 11 | 0 |
| Nadeem-Shravan | 10 | 4 |
| Rajesh Roshan | 10 | 2 |
| Vishal-Shekhar | 10 | 0 |
| Sachin Dev Burman | 7 | 2 |
| Khayyam | 6 | 2 |
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director-Highlights
- A.R. Rahman has the maximum number of wins in the category of Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
- He won Ten (10) awards out of Sixteen (16) nominations.
- Music duo Shankar-Jaikishan follows A. R. Rahman by winning the second-highest number of wins in the category.
- He won Nine (9) awards out of Twenty (20) nominations.
- Ace Music duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal received twenty-five (25) nominations and won seven (7) out of them.
- Nadeem-Shravan and Pritam Chakraborty won the award four (4) times each.
- Rahul Dev Burman, Anu Malik, and trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy won the award three (3) times each.
- A.R. Rahman and Laxmikant-Pyarelal hold the record for maximum consecutive wins i.e. four (4) in a row.
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal won in 1978 (Amar Akbar Anthony), 1979 (Satyam Shivam Sundaram), 1980 (Sargam), and 1981 (Karz).
- A.R. Rahman won in 2007 (Rang De Basanti), 2008 (Guru), 2009 (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na) and 2010 (Delhi-6).
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal won in 1978 (Amar Akbar Anthony), 1979 (Satyam Shivam Sundaram), 1980 (Sargam), and 1981 (Karz).
- Pritam Chakraborty holds the record for maximum numbers of consecutive nominations.
- He was nominated six (6) times in a row from 2013 to 2018. Out of these six consecutive nominations, he won for the year 2013 (for Barfi), 2017 (for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), and 2018 (for Jagga Jasoos).
- The Music duo Jatin-Lalit could not win even after getting eleven (11) nominations.
- Similarly, another music duo Vishal-Shekhar nominated for ten (10) times but could not make it even for a single time.
Nominations and wins for A.R. Rahman
| No. | Year | Film Name | Nomination / Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41st | 1996 | Rangeela | Won |
| 44th | 1999 | Dil Se | Won |
| 45th | 2000 | Taal | Won |
| 47th | 2002 | Lagaan | Won |
| 48th | 2003 | Saathiya | Won |
| 50th | 2005 | Swades | Nomination |
| 52nd | 2007 | Rang De Basanti | Won |
| 53rd | 2008 | Guru | Won |
| 54th | 2009 | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Won |
| 54th | 2009 | Ghajini | Nomination |
| 54th | 2009 | Jodhaa Akbar | Nomination |
| 55th | 2010 | Delhi-6 | Won |
| 57th | 2012 | Rockstar | Won |
| 59th | 2014 | Raanjhanaa | Nomination |
| 61th | 2016 | Tamasha | Nomination |
| 66th | 2021 | Dil Bechara | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Shankar-Jaishan
| No. | Year | Film | Nomination/ Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 1957 | Chori Chori | Won |
| 6th | 1959 | Yahudi | Nomination |
| 7th | 1960 | Chhoti Bahen | Nomination |
| 7th | 1960 | Anari | Won |
| 8th | 1961 | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai | Won |
| 9th | 1962 | Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai | Nomination |
| 10th | 1963 | Professor | Won |
| 11th | 1964 | Dil Ek Mandir | Nomination |
| 12th | 1965 | Sangam | Nomination |
| 13th | 1966 | Arzoo | Nomination |
| 14th | 1967 | Suraj | Won |
| 16th | 1969 | Diwana | Nomination |
| 16th | 1969 | Brahmachari | Won |
| 17th | 1970 | Chanda Aur Bijli | Nomination |
| 18th | 1971 | Pehchaan | Won |
| 19th | 1972 | Andaz | Nomination |
| 19th | 1972 | Mera Naam Joker | Won |
| 20th | 1973 | Be-Imaan | Won |
| 22nd | 1975 | Resham Ki Dori | Nomination |
| 23rd | 1976 | Sanyasi | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Laxmikant-Pyarelal
| Ceremony | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 1965 | Dosti | Won |
| 15th | 1968 | Milan | Won |
| 17th | 1970 | Jeene Ki Raah | Won |
| 18th | 1971 | Do Raaste | Nomination |
| 20th | 1973 | Shor | Nomination |
| 21st | 1974 | Daag | Nomination |
| 21st | 1974 | Bobby | Nomination |
| 22nd | 1975 | Roti Kapda Aur Makaan | Nomination |
| 23rd | 1976 | Dulhan | Nomination |
| 25th | 1978 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Won |
| 26th | 1979 | Satyam Shivam Sundaram | Won |
| 27th | 1980 | Sargam | Won |
| 27th | 1980 | Jaani Dushman | Nomination |
| 28th | 1981 | Karz | Won |
| 28th | 1981 | Aasha | Nomination |
| 29th | 1982 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Nomination |
| 30th | 1983 | Prem Rog | Nomination |
| 31st | 1984 | Hero | Nomination |
| 33rd | 1986 | Meri Jung | Nomination |
| 33rd | 1986 | Pyaar Jhukta Nahin | Nomination |
| 33rd | 1986 | Sur Sangham | Nomination |
| 34th | 1989 | Tezaab | Nomination |
| 35th | 1990 | Ram Lakhan | Nomination |
| 37th | 1992 | Saudagar | Nomination |
| 39th | 1994 | Khal Nayak | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Pritam Chakraborty
| Ceremony | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58th | 2013 | Barfi | Won |
| 62nd | 2017 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Won |
| 63rd | 2018 | Jagga Jasoos | Won |
| 66th | 2021 | Ludo | Won |
| 50th | 2005 | Dhoom | Nomination |
| 52nd | 2007 | Dhoom 2 | Nomination |
| 53rd | 2008 | Jab We Met | Nomination |
| 53rd | 2008 | Life in A Metro | Nomination |
| 54th | 2009 | Race | Nomination |
| 55th | 2010 | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Nomination |
| 55th | 2010 | Love Aaj Kal | Nomination |
| 56th | 2011 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Nomination |
| 58th | 2013 | Cocktail | Nomination |
| 59th | 2014 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Nomination |
| 60th | 2015 | Yaariyan | Nomination |
| 61st | 2016 | Dilwale | Nomination |
| 63rd | 2018 | Jab Harry Met Sejal | Nomination |
| 65th | 2020 | Kalank | Nomination |
| 66th | 2021 | Love Aaj Kal | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Nadeem-Shravan
| Ceremony | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36th | 1991 | Aashiqui | Won |
| 37th | 1992 | Saajan | Won |
| 37th | 1992 | Phool Aur Kaante | Nomination |
| 38th | 1993 | Deewana | Won |
| 39th | 1994 | Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | Nomination |
| 41st | 1996 | Raja | Nomination |
| 42nd | 1997 | Raja Hindustani | Won |
| 43rd | 1998 | Pardes | Nomination |
| 46th | 2001 | Dhadkan | Nomination |
| 48th | 2003 | Raaz | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Anu Malik
| Ceremony | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 1985 | Sohni Mahiwal | Nomination |
| 39th | 1994 | Baazigar | Won |
| 40th | 1995 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | Nomination |
| 41st | 1996 | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Nomination |
| 43rd | 1998 | Border | Nomination |
| 44th | 1999 | Soldier | Nomination |
| 45th | 2000 | Biwi No.1 | Nomination |
| 45th | 2000 | Haseena Maan Jayegi | Nomination |
| 46th | 2001 | Josh | Nomination |
| 46th | 2001 | Fiza | Nomination |
| 46th | 2001 | Refugee | Special Award |
| 47th | 2002 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Nomination |
| 49th | 2004 | LOC Kargil | Nomination |
| 50th | 2005 | Main Hoon Na | Won |
| 50th | 2005 | Murder | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Rahul Dev Burman
| Ceremony | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 1972 | Caravan | Nomination |
| 21st | 1974 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | Nomination |
| 22nd | 1975 | Aap Ki Kasam | Nomination |
| 23rd | 1976 | Khel Khel Mein | Nomination |
| 23rd | 1976 | Sholay | Nomination |
| 24th | 1977 | Mehbooba | Nomination |
| 25th | 1978 | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Nomination |
| 25th | 1978 | Kinara | Nomination |
| 26th | 1979 | Shalimar | Nomination |
| 28th | 1981 | Shaan | Nomination |
| 29th | 1982 | Love Story | Nomination |
| 30th | 1983 | Sanam Teri Kasam | Won |
| 31st | 1984 | Masoom | Won |
| 31st | 1984 | Betaab | Nomination |
| 32nd | 1985 | Jawani | Nomination |
| 33rd | 1986 | Saagar | Nomination |
| 40th | 1995 | 1942: A Love Story | Won (Posthumously) |
Nominations and wins for Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
| Ceremony | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47th | 2002 | Dil Chahta Hai | Nomination |
| 49th | 2004 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Won |
| 51st | 2006 | Bunty Aur Babli | Won |
| 52nd | 2007 | Don | Nomination |
| 52nd | 2007 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Nomination |
| 54th | 2009 | Rock On | Nomination |
| 55th | 2010 | Wake Up Sid | Nomination |
| 56th | 2011 | My Name Is Khan | Nomination |
| 57th | 2012 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Nomination |
| 60th | 2015 | 2 States | Won |
| 61st | 2016 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Nomination |
| 62nd | 2017 | Mirzya | Nomination |
| 64th | 2019 | Raazi | Nomination |
| 66th | 2021 | Chhapaak | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Rajesh Roshan
| Ceremony | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 1976 | Julie | Won |
| 25th | 1978 | Swami | Nomination |
| 26th | 1979 | Des Pardes | Nomination |
| 27th | 1980 | Kaala Patthar | Nomination |
| 27th | 1980 | Mr. Natwarlal | Nomination |
| 34th | 1989 | Khoon Bhari Maang | Nomination |
| 41st | 1996 | Karan Arjun | Nomination |
| 42nd | 1997 | Papa Kehte Hai | Nomination |
| 46th | 2001 | Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai | Won |
| 49th | 2004 | Koi Mil Gaya | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Vishal-Shekhar
| Ceremony | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51st | 2008 | Dus | Nomination |
| 53rd | 2008 | Om Shanti Om | Nomination |
| 54th | 2009 | Dostana | Nomination |
| 56th | 2011 | Anjaana Anjaani | Nomination |
| 56th | 2011 | I Hate Luv Storys | Nomination |
| 57th | 2012 | Ra.One | Nomination |
| 58th | 2013 | Student Of The Year | Nomination |
| 59th | 2014 | Chennai Express | Nomination |
| 62nd | 2017 | Sultan | Nomination |
| 65th | 2020 | Bharat | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Jatin-Lalit
| No. | Year | Film | Nomination/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38th | 1993 | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar | Nomination |
| 41st | 1996 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Nomination |
| 42nd | 1997 | Khamoshi | Nomination |
| 43rd | 1998 | Yes Boss | Nomination |
| 44th | 1999 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nomination |
| 44th | 1999 | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | Nomination |
| 45th | 2000 | Sarfarosh | Nomination |
| 46th | 2001 | Mohabbatein | Nomination |
| 47th | 2002 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nomination |
| 49th | 2004 | Chalte Chalte | Nomination |
| 52nd | 2007 | Fanaa | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Sachin Dev Burman
| Filmfare Award | Film | Win/Nomination |
| 2nd Filmfare Award (1955) | Taxi Driver | Won |
| 7th Filmfare Awards (1960) | Sujata | Nomination |
| 14th Filmfare Awards (1967) | Guide | Nomination |
| 17th Filmfare Awards (1970) | Aradhana | Nomination |
| 18th Filmfare Awards (1971) | Talaash | Nomination |
| 21st Filmfare Awards (1974) | Abhimaan | Won |
| 22nd Filmfare Awards (1975) | Prem Nagar | Nomination |
Nominations and wins for Khayyam
| Filmfare Award | Film | Win/Nomination |
| 24th Filmfare Awards 1977 | Kabhi Kabhie | Won |
| 27th Filmfare Awards 1980 | Noorie | Nomination |
| 28th Filmfare Awards 1981 | Thodisi Bewafaii | Nomination |
| 29th Filmfare Awards 1982 | Umrao Jaan | Won |
| 30th Filmfare Awards 1983 | Bazaar | Nomination |
| 31st Filmfare Awards 1984 | Razia Sultan | Nomination |
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1950s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
| Filmfare Award | Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1954 | +Naushad Ali | Baiju Bawra |
| 2nd | 1955 | +Sachin Dev Burman | Taxi Driver |
| 3rd | 1956 | +Hemant Kumar | Nagin |
| C. Ramchandra | Azaad | ||
| Naushad Ali | Uran Khatola | ||
| 4th | 1957 | +Shankar-Jaikkishan | Chori Chori |
| O. P. Nayyar | C.I.D. | ||
| 5th | 1958 | +O. P. Nayyar | Naya Daur |
| C. Ramchandra | Asha | ||
| 6th | 1959 | +Salil Chowdhury | Madhumati |
| O. P. Nayyar | Phagun | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Yahudi |
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1960s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
| Filmfare Award | Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 1960 | +Shankar-Jaikishan | Anari |
| Sachin Dev Burman | Sujata | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Chhoti Bahen | ||
| 8th | 1961 | +Shankar-Jaikishan | Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai |
| Naushad Ali | Mughal-E-Azam | ||
| Ravi | Chaudhvin Ka Chand | ||
| 9th | 1962 | +Ravi | Gharana |
| Naushad Ali | Gunga Jumna | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai | ||
| 10th | 1963 | +Shankar-Jaikishan | Professor |
| Hemant Kumar | Bees Saal Baad | ||
| Madan Mohan | Anpadh | ||
| 11th | 1964 | +Roshan | Taj Mahal |
| Naushad Ali | Mere Mehboob | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Dil Ek Mandir | ||
| 12th | 1965 | +Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Dosti |
| Madan Mohan | Woh Kaun Thi | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Sangam | ||
| 13th | 1966 | +Ravi | Khandan |
| Kalyanji-Anandji | Himalaya Ki God Mein | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Arzoo | ||
| 14th | 1967 | +Shankar-Jaikishan | Suraj |
| Ravi | Do Badan | ||
| Sachin Dev Burman | Guide | ||
| 15th | 1968 | +Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Milan |
| Kalyanji-Anandji | Upkar | ||
| Ravi | Hamraaz | ||
| 16th | 1969 | +Shankar-Jaikishan | Brahmachari |
| Ravi | Ankhen | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Diwana |
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1970s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
| Filmfare Award | Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 1970 | +Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Jeene Ki Raah |
| Sachin Dev Burman | Aradhana | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Chanda Aur Bijli | ||
| 18th | 1971 | +Shankar-Jaikishan | Pehchaan |
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Do Raaste | ||
| Sachin Dev Burman | Talaash | ||
| 17th | 1972 | +Shankar-Jaikishan | Mera Naam Joker |
| Rahul Dev Burman | Caravan | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Andaz | ||
| 20th | 1973 | +Shankar-Jaikishan | Be-Imaan |
| Ghulam Mohammed | Pakeezah | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Shor | ||
| 21st | 1974 | +Sachin Dev Burman | Abhimaan |
| Kalyanji-Anandji | Zanjeer | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Bobby | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Daag | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | ||
| 22nd | 1975 | +Kalyanji-Anandji | Kora Kagaz |
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Roti Kapda Aur Makaan | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Aap Ki Kasam | ||
| Sachin Dev Burman | Prem Nagar | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Resham Ki Dori | ||
| 23rd | 1976 | +Rajesh Roshan | Julie |
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Dulhan | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Khel Khel Mein | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Sholay | ||
| Shankar-Jaikishan | Sanyasi | ||
| 24th | 1977 | +Khayyam | Kabhi Kabhie |
| Kalyanji-Anandji | Bairaag | ||
| Madan Mohan | Mausam | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Mehbooba | ||
| Ravindra Jain | Chitchor | ||
| 25th | 1978 | +Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Amar Akbar Anthony |
| Jaidev | Alaap | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Kinara | ||
| Rajesh Roshan | Swami | ||
| 26th | 1979 | +Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Satyam Shivam Sundaram |
| Kalyanji-Anandji | Don | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Shalimar | ||
| Rajesh Roshan | Des Pardes | ||
| Ravindra Jain | Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se |
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1980s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
| Filmfare Award | Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 1980 | +Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Sargam |
| Khayyam | Noorie | ||
| Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Jaani Dushman | ||
| Rajesh Roshan | Kaala Patthar | ||
| Rajesh Roshan | Mr. Natwarlal | ||
| 28th | 1981 | +Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Karz |
| Kalyanji-Anandji | Qurbani | ||
| Khayyam | Thodisi Bewafaii | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Shaan | ||
| Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Aasha | ||
| 29th | 1982 | +Khayyam | Umrao Jaan |
| Bappi Lahiri | Armaan | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Love Story | ||
| Shiv-Hari | Silsila | ||
| 30th | 1983 | +Rahul Dev Burman | Sanam Teri Kasam |
| Bappi Lahiri | Namak Halaal | ||
| Khayyam | Bazaar | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Prem Rog | ||
| Ravi | Nikaah | ||
| 31st | 1984 | +Rahul Dev Burman | Masoom |
| Khayyam | Razia Sultan | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Hero | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Betaab | ||
| Usha Khanna | Souten | ||
| 32nd | 1985 | +Bappi Lahiri | Sharaabi |
| Anu Malik | Sohni Mahiwal | ||
| Bappi Lahiri | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | ||
| Bappi Lahiri | Tohfa | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Jawani | ||
| 33rd | 1986 | +Ravindra Jain | Ram Teri Ganga Maili |
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Meri Jung | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Pyaar Jhukta Nahin | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Sur Sangham | ||
| Rahul Dev Burman | Saagar | ||
| 1987 | No Ceremony | ||
| 1988 | No Ceremony | ||
| 34th | 1989 | +Anand-Milind | Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak |
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Tezaab | ||
| Rajesh Roshan | Khoon Bhari Maang | ||
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (1990s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
| Filmfare Award | Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35th | 1990 | +Raam Laxman | Maine Pyar Kiya |
| Viju Shah | Tridev | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Ram Lakhan | ||
| Shiv-Hari | Chandni | ||
| 36th | 1991 | +Nadeem-Shravan | Aashiqui |
| Anand-Milind | Baaghi | ||
| Anand-Milind | Dil | ||
| Bappi Lahiri | Aaj Ka Arjun | ||
| 37th | 1992 | +Nadeem-Shravan | Saajan |
| Hridaynath Mangeshkar | Lekin | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Saudagar | ||
| Nadeem-Shravan | Phool Aur Kaante | ||
| 38th | 1993 | +Nadeem-Shravan | Deewana |
| Anand-Milind | Beta | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar | ||
| 39th | 1994 | +Anu Malik | Baazigar |
| Bhupen Hazarika | Rudaali | ||
| Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Khalnayak | ||
| Nadeem-Shravan | Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | ||
| Shiv-Hari | Darr | ||
| 40th | 1995 | +Rahul Dev 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 | ||
| 41st | 1996 | +A. R. Rahman | Rangeela |
| Anu Malik | Akele Hum Akele Tum | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | ||
| Nadeem-Shravan | Raja | ||
| Rajesh Roshan | Karan Arjun | ||
| 42nd | 1997 | +Nadeem-Shravan | Raja Hindustani |
| Jatin-Lalit | Khamoshi | ||
| Rajesh Roshan | Papa Kehte Hai | ||
| Viju Shah | Maachis | ||
| Vishal Bhardwaj | Maachis | ||
| 43rd | 1998 | +Uttam Singh | Dil To Pagal Hai |
| Anu Malik | Border | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Yes Boss | ||
| Nadeem-Shravan | Pardes | ||
| Viju Shah | Gupt | ||
| 44th | 1999 | +A. R. Rahman | Dil Se |
| Anu Malik | Soldier | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | ||
| Viju Shah | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan |
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (2000s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
| Filmfare Award | Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45th | 2000 | +A. R. Rahman | Taal |
| Anu Malik | Biwi No.1 | ||
| Anu Malik | Haseena Maan Jayegi | ||
| Ismail Darbar | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Sarfarosh | ||
| 46th | 2001 | +Rajesh Roshan | Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai |
| Anu Malik | Fiza | ||
| Anu Malik | Josh | ||
| Anu Malik | Refugee | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Mohabbatein | ||
| Nadeem-Shravan | Dhadkan | ||
| 47th | 2002 | +A. R. Rahman | Lagaan |
| Anu Malik | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | ||
| Sandesh Shandilya | |||
| Aadesh Srivastav | |||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Dil Chahta Hai | ||
| Uttam Singh | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | ||
| 48th | 2003 | +A. R. Rahman | Saathiya |
| Anand Raj Anand | Kaante | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | Humraaz | ||
| Ismail Darbar | Devdas | ||
| Nadeem-Shravan | Raaz | ||
| 49th | 2004 | +Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Kal Ho Naa Ho |
| Anu Malik | LOC Kargil | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | Tere Naam | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Chalte Chalte | ||
| Aadesh Srivastav | |||
| Rajesh Roshan | Koi Mil Gaya | ||
| 50th | 2005 | +Anu Malik | Main Hoon Na |
| A. R. Rahman | Swades | ||
| Anu Malik | Murder | ||
| Pritam | Dhoom | ||
| Madan Mohan (posthumous) | Veer-Zaara | ||
| 51st | 2006 | +Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Bunty Aur Babli |
| Adnan Sami | Lucky: No Time for Love | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | Aashiq Banaya Aapne | ||
| Shantanu Moitra | Parineeta | ||
| Vishal-Shekhar | Dus | ||
| 52nd | 2007 | +A. R. Rahman | Rang De Basanti |
| Himesh Reshammiya | Aksar | ||
| Jatin-Lalit | Fanaa | ||
| Pritam | Dhoom 2 | ||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Don | ||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | ||
| 53rd | 2008 | +A. R. Rahman | Guru |
| Vishal-Shekhar | Om Shanti Om | ||
| Monty Sharma | Saawariya | ||
| Pritam | Jab We Met | ||
| Pritam | Life in A Metro | ||
| 54th | 2009 | +A. R. Rahman | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na |
| A. R. Rahman | Ghajini | ||
| A. R. Rahman | Jodhaa Akbar | ||
| Vishal-Shekhar | Dostana | ||
| Pritam | Race | ||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Rock On |
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (2010s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
| Filmfare Award | Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55th | 2010 | +A. R. Rahman | Delhi-6 |
| Amit Trivedi | Dev.D | ||
| Pritam | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | ||
| Pritam | Love Aaj Kal | ||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Wake Up Sid | ||
| Vishal Bhardwaj | Kaminey | ||
| 56th | 2011 | +Sajid-Wajid | Dabangg |
| +Lalit Pandit | |||
| Vishal-Shekhar | Anjaana Anjaani | ||
| Vishal-Shekhar | I Hate Luv Storys | ||
| Pritam | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | ||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | My Name Is Khan | ||
| Vishal Bhardwaj | Ishqiya | ||
| 57th | 2012 | +A. R. Rahman | Rockstar |
| Vishal-Shekhar | Ra.One | ||
| Ram Sampath | Delhi Belly | ||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | ||
| Sohail Sen | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | ||
| 58th | 2013 | +Pritam | Barfi |
| Vishal-Shekhar | Student Of The Year | ||
| Amit Trivedi | Ishaqzaade | ||
| Pritam | Cocktail | ||
| Sneha Khanwalkar | Gangs Of Wasseypur | ||
| 59th | 2014 | +Ankit Tiwari | Aashiqui 2 |
| +Mithoon | |||
| +Jeet Ganguly | |||
| Vishal-Shekhar | Chennai Express | ||
| Amit Trivedi | Kai Po Che | ||
| A. R. Rahman | Raanjhanaa | ||
| Pritam | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | ||
| Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | ||
| 60th | 2015 | +Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | 2 States |
| Amit Trivedi | Queen | ||
| Pritam | Yaariyan | ||
| Anupam-Amod | |||
| Arko Pravo Mukherjee | |||
| Yo Yo Honey Singh | |||
| Mithoon | |||
| Himesh Reshammiya | Kick | ||
| Yo Yo Honey Singh | |||
| Meet Bros | |||
| Ankit Tiwari | Ek Villain | ||
| Mithoon | |||
| Soch | |||
| 61st | 2016 | +Amaal Mallik | Roy |
| +Ankit Tiwari | |||
| +Meet Bros Anjjan | |||
| Anupam Roy | Piku | ||
| A.R. Rahman | Tamasha | ||
| Pritam | Dilwale | ||
| Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Bajirao Mastani | ||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Dil Dhadakne Do | ||
| 62nd | 2017 | +Pritam | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil |
| Vishal-Shekhar | Sultan | ||
| Meet Bros | Baaghi | ||
| Amaal Mallik | |||
| Manj Musik | |||
| Ankit Tiwari | |||
| Amit Trivedi | Udta Punjab | ||
| Amaal Malik | Kapoor & Sons | ||
| Arko Pravo Mukherjee | |||
| Badshah | |||
| Tanishk Bagchi | |||
| Benny Dayal | |||
| Nucleya | |||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Mirzya | ||
| 63rd | 2018 | +Pritam | Jagga Jasoos |
| Tanishk Bagchi | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | ||
| Amaal Mallik | |||
| Akhil Sachdeva | |||
| Tanishk Bagchi | Bareilly Ki Barfi | ||
| Arko Pravo Mukherjee | |||
| Vayu | |||
| Samira Koppikar | |||
| Sameer Uddin | |||
| Tanishk Bagchi | Half Girlfriend | ||
| Rishi Rich | |||
| Mithoon | |||
| Ami Mishra | |||
| Rahul Mishra | |||
| Farhan Saeed | |||
| Pritam | Jab Harry Met Sejal | ||
| Amit Trivedi | Secret Superstar | ||
| 64th | 2019 | +Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Padmaavat |
| Ajay-Atul | Dhadak | ||
| Ajay-Atul | Zero | ||
| Amit Trivedi | Manmarziyaan | ||
| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Raazi | ||
| Yo Yo Honey Singh | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | ||
| Guru Randhawa | |||
| Amaal Malik | |||
| Rochak Kohli | |||
| Zack Knight | |||
| Saurabh-Vaibhav | |||
| Rajat Nagpal |
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (2020s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
| Filmfare Award | Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65th | 2020 | +Zoya Akhtar | Gully Boy |
| +Ankur Tewari | |||
| +Mithoon | Kabir Singh | ||
| +Amaal Malik | |||
| +Vishal Mishra | |||
| +Sachet–Parampara | |||
| +Akhil Sachdeva | |||
| Tanishk Bagchi | Kesari | ||
| Arko Pravo Mukherjee | |||
| Jasbir Jassi | |||
| Chirantan Bhatt | |||
| Gurmoh | |||
| Jasleen Royal | |||
| Pritam | Kalank | ||
| Vishal-Shekhar | Bharat | ||
| 66th | 2021 | +Pritam Chakraborty | Ludo |
| Shankar Ehsaan Loy | Chhapaak | ||
| Pritam Chakraborty | Love Aaj Kal | ||
| A.R. Rahman | Dil Bechara | ||
| Mithoon | Malang | ||
| Ankit Tiwari | |||
| Ved Sharma | |||
| Adnan Dhool | |||
| Rabi Ahmed | |||
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