AR Rahman discharged from Chennai hospital, suffered dehydra
AR Rahman discharged from Chennai hospital, suffered dehydration symptoms
Renowned music director and double Oscar award winner A.R. Rahman, who was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on Sunday morning, was discharged after brief hospitalisation
CHENNAI — Renowned music director and double Oscar award winner A.R. Rahman,
who was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on Sunday morning, was
discharged after brief hospitalisation.
A medical bulletin by Dr R.K. Venkatasalam, Director Medical
Services, said, "A R Rahman, visited Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road this
morning with dehydration symptoms and got discharged after routine
check-up."
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had earlier said that
A.R. Rahman was keeping well and would be discharged from the hospital soon.
The Chief Minister, in a post on the social media platform
’X’ said, "I heard about music maestro AR Rahman being admitted in
hospital. I spoke to the doctors attending him and enquired about his health.
They said he is doing well and will be returning home soon. I was happy to hear
this."
Deputy Chief Minister and son of CM Stalin, in a post on X,
said, “I am wishing Music maestro A R Rahman a speedy recovery and hope he
returns home soon.”
News of double Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman being
admitted to a private hospital in Chennai spread like a wildfire a few minutes
ago. Wishes poured in from all quarters for the musician's recovery.
Earlier, AR Rahman's sister, Fathima Shekar, said, "He
was exhausted after back-to-back travel and suffered a mild discomfort and
dehydration. He has currently been given an IV and will be sent back home
today."
The renowned music composer's son, A.R. Ameen, also took to
Instagram to assure fans that his father was doing well and expressed gratitude
for their love, prayers, and support.
He wrote, "To all our dear fans, family, and
well-wishers, I sincerely thank you for your love, prayers, and support. My
father felt a bit weak due to dehydration hence we went ahead and did some
routine tests, but I'm happy to share that he is doing well now. Your kind
words and blessings mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your concern and
continued support. Much love and gratitude to you all."
The composer had recently returned to Chennai after a
performance in the United Kingdom. Last month, Rahman shared the stage with
international pop star Ed Sheeran at his concert in Chennai and later attended
the music launch of the film 'Chaava'.
His hospitalisation comes shortly after his ex-wife, Saira
Banu, was admitted for a medical emergency and underwent surgery. The news was
confirmed by her lawyer, Vandana Shah, through an official statement.
A.R. Rahman, also known by his initials ARR, is one of
India’s most celebrated music composer, record producer, and
multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his work in Tamil and Hindi cinema,
with occasional projects in international films.
Over his illustrious career, Rahman has received numerous accolades,
including six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a
BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and 18
Filmfare Awards.
In 2010, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma
Bhushan, the country’s third-highest civilian award.
Rahman’s journey in film music began in the early 1990s with
Mani Ratnam’s 'Roja'. He quickly became a household name with iconic scores for
films such as 'Bombay', 'Kadhalan', 'Thiruda Thiruda', and 'Gentleman'. His first
Hollywood project 'Couples Retreat', won him the BMI Award for Best Music
Score. However, his global breakthrough came with 'Slumdog Millionaire', which
earned him two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.
Beyond his musical achievements, Rahman is also known for
his humanitarian efforts, supporting various charitable causes. In 2006,
Stanford University recognised his contributions to global music, and in 2008,
he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rotary Club. In 2009, he was
featured in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the
world.
