A.R. Rahman Releases Original Soundtrack For His First Arabic Film ‘Baab’

Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman has released the original motion picture soundtrack for Baab, the critically acclaimed Arabic psychological fantasy-thriller directed by Nayla Al Khaja. The soundtrack is now available across major streaming platforms via KM Musiq and is being distributed globally by Divo.

The project marks a significant milestone in Rahman’s illustrious career as his first-ever collaboration on an Arabic-language feature film. Known for creating music that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, the composer brings his signature emotional depth and cinematic scale to Baab, a film that explores themes of grief, memory, trauma and the supernatural.

The soundtrack features 10 original compositions that immerse listeners in the film’s haunting and mysterious world. Reflecting on the project, Rahman said, “What drew me to Baab was its emotional complexity and the unique world Nayla had created. To stay authentic to the film, we explored a different soundscape, and it was a rewarding creative journey and a meaningful first step into Arabic cinema for me.”

Directed by Al Khaja, one of the UAE’s most prominent filmmakers, Baab has garnered critical acclaim across the region, with Rahman’s score playing a pivotal role in shaping the film’s emotional and narrative landscape.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, Rahman has composed music for globally celebrated films including the Academy Award-winning Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, Couples Retreat, Warriors of Heaven and Earth and Pelé: Birth of a Legend. With Baab, the composer adds another international milestone to his repertoire, further expanding his presence across global cinema.

The Baab Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is now streaming worldwide.