A. R. Rahman and Swarnalatha association started from the year 1993. Their Combination is known for the magical songs such as "Mukkala Mukkabala", "Hai Rama yeh kya hua", which are the Biggest Hit songs of 90's and still one of the best songs all over India . She was the first Female singer to receive National Award under Rahman's Music for the song "Porale ponnuthayi" from karuthama released in the year 1994. She has sung nearly 80 songs for Rahman most of the songs are super hits across the country which is notable. Noticing verstality of Swarnalatha's peculiar voice Rahman used her for most of his experimental songs and soul stirring emotional songs. Their Combination is one of the best in their times and still.