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 | |||
| The Fusion Project |
Wow, what an impressive compilation of talented music directors! This comprehensive list of Filmfare Award winners for Best Music Director showcases the impeccable skills and creativity of these esteemed individuals. Bollywood music has always been a soul-stirring aspect of Indian cinema, and these winners have truly played an instrumental role in shaping the industry. Hats off to the website owner for putting together such an enjoyable and informative collection! Bella Montgomery