Awards

Filmfare Awards

* 2006 - as Best Music Director - for film Rang De Basanti
* 2004 - as Best Background Score - for film Swades
* 2002 - as Best Music Director - for film Saathiya
* 2002 - as Best Background Score - for film The Legend of Bhagat Singh
* 2001 - as Best Music Director - for film Lagaan
* 1999 - as Best Music Director - for film Taal
* 1998 - as Best Music Director - for film Dil Se
* 1995 - as Best Music Director - for film Rangeela

National Film Awards

* 2003 - Best Music Direction - for film Kannathil Muthamittal
* 2002 - Best Music Direction - for film Lagaan
* 1997 - Best Music Direction - for film Minsaara Kanavu
* 1993 - Best Music Direction - for film Roja

Other Awards

* 2006 - Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in music field
* 2000 - Padma Shri - from Government of India