AR Rahman’s mother, Kareema Begum, died today in Chennai due to health problems. The music composer shared a photo of his mother to confirm the news.
AR Rahman was close to his mother Kareema Begum.
Music composer AR Rahman lost his mother Kareema Begum. She was ill for quite some time and took her last breath in Chennai. AR Rahman took to Twitter and shared a photo of his mother to confirm the news. The image was not accompanied by any text.
WHAT DID AR RAHMAN SHARE?
AR Rahman shared a photo of mother Kareema Begum on Twitter and Instagram.
– ARRahman (@arrahman) December 28, 2020
Condolences came as soon as the music teacher shared the photo. Director Mohan Raja wrote: “Our condolences sir, may your soul rest in peace (sic).”
Our condolences, sir, may your soul rest in peace.
– Mohan Raja (@jayam_mohanraja) December 28, 2020
A Twitter user shared Kareema Begum’s photo with Rahman and paid his last respects. “Rest in peace Kareema Begum. Thank you forever for giving ARRahman to this world and to the music #ARRahman #KareemaBegum #RIPKareemaBegum (sic)”.
Rest in peace Kareema Begum
Thank you for always giving ARRahman to this world and to music. #ARRahman #KareemaBegum #RIPKareemaBegum pic.twitter.com/WiXt60KoCj
– THALA (@Thalafansoffic) December 28, 2020
AR Rahman was quite close to his mother. In an old interview, he had said that his mother is musically inclined and that she is much taller than him spiritually. In fact, it was his mother who encouraged him to pursue music.
On the work front, AR Rahman composed music for all eight Dil Bechara songs by Mukesh Chhabra. The composer paid a musical tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput before the premiere of the film. The next films that will feature his music are Atrangi Re, Mimi, Cobra and 99 Songs.
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