<Tr> <Td> 2005 (53rd) </Td> <Td>--</Td> <Th> Lalgudi Jayaraman </Th> <Td> Sringaram </Td> <Td> Tamil </Td> <Td> For bringing alive an era of great musical and dance tradition through the deft use of Indian musical instruments . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2006 (54th) </Td> <Td> </Td> <Th> Ashok Patki </Th> <Td> Antarnad </Td> <Td> Konkani </Td> <Td> For a judicious range of music from the classical to pop, elevating the film . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2007 (55th) </Td> <Td>--</Td> <Th> Ouseppachan </Th> <Td> Ore Kadal </Td> <Td> Malayalam </Td> <Td> For achieving through music the poignancy of the turmoil of unconventional love . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2008 (56th) </Td> <Td> </Td> <Th> Ajay - Atul </Th> <Td> Jogwa </Td> <Td> Marathi </Td> <Td> For its well - researched use of traditional and folk music to reinforce the theme of the film . </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr>

Ar rahman national film award for best background score