IIFA Award for Best Music Director
The IIFA Award for Best Music Director is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the actual ceremony.
Superlatives
| Category | Name | Superlative | Notes |
| Most awards | A. R. Rahman | 8 awards | - |
| Most nominations without a win | Anu Malik | 7 nominations | – |
List of winners
A. R. Rahman is the most awarded artist, followed by Amaal Mallik and Pritam, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. Anu Malik is the artist with most nominations without a win.The winners are listed below: