World Soundtrack Awards 2025 – A. R. Rahman

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards, Film Fest Gent is thrilled to welcome ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ composer A. R. Rahman as esteemed Guest of Honour. Widely regarded as India’s greatest living composer, A.R. Rahman’s legacy has reshaped the landscape of film music worldwide. From his groundbreaking score for the Tamil film Roja in 1992 to a remarkable portfolio of over 150 film scores, Rahman’s influence is immeasurable. Internationally, he gained global recognition for his work on Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and 127 Hours (2010), earning numerous accolades, including World Soundtrack Awards, Academy Awards and Grammys.

Film Fest Gent is delighted to announce ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ composer A.R. Rahman as Guest of Honour at the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert on Wednesday 15 October 2025, at Music Centre De Bijloke in Ghent. Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by maestro Dirk Brossé, will play a selection of works by A. R. Rahman during the presentation of the film music awards.

“I am filled with gratitude to be recognized at the prestigious World Soundtrack Awards. I am excited to hear my compositions performed by the incredible musicians of the Brussels Philharmonic under the direction of Dirk Brossé.”  – A.R. Rahman