Music teacher AR Rahman’s mother, Kareema Begum, passed away in Chennai on Monday. Rahman confirmed the news by sharing a photo of his mother on Twitter.
Director Mohan Raja, producer Dr. Dhananjayan, singer Harshdeep Kaur, among others, took to social media to offer their condolences to Rahman.
Mohan Raja posted on Twitter: “Our condolences sir. Perhaps your soul may rest in peace. “Meanwhile, Harshdeep Kaur tweeted,” Dear sir … deeply saddened by your loss … may God give you strength. Remembering the wonderful and gentle soul of Amma. She will forever remain in our hearts. hearts “.
May your soul rest in peace sir 🤍
– Justin Prabhakaran (@justin_tunes) December 28, 2020
Lyricist Vivek shared on Twitter: “Heartbroken. I used to hear inspiring stories about how she was like an iron pillar and was instrumental in creating the genius musician. May God give you the strength to overcome this incredible loss @arrahman sir @arrameen and his family ”.
AR Rahman was raised by his mother after his father and music composer RO Sekhar died when he was just nine years old. In many interviews, the Madras Mozart had expressed that it was his mother who first recognized and nurtured his musical gifts.
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