The IIFA Best Music Director Award is chosen by the viewers and the winner is announced at the actual ceremony.
The winners are listed below: A.R.Rahman has the most awards with 7 wins and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with 2 wins.
| Year | Music Director | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | A. R. Rahman | Taal |
| 2001 | Rajesh Roshan | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai |
| 2002 | A. R. Rahman | Lagaan |
| 2003 | A. R. Rahman | Saathiya |
| 2004 | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Kal Ho Naa Ho |
| 2005 | Late Madan Mohan | Veer-Zaara |
| 2006 | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy | Bunty Aur Babli |
| 2007 | A.R.Rahman | Rang De Basanti |
| 2008 | A.R.Rahman | Guru |
| 2009 | A.R.Rahman | Jodhaa Akbar |
| 2010 | Pritam | Love Aaj Kal |
| 2011 | Sajid-Wajid & Lalit Pandit | Dabangg |
| 2012 | A. R. Rahman | Rockstar |
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