AR Rahman shared this photo. (Image courtesy: Instagram)
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- Kareema Begum died in Chennai on Monday
- “She will forever remain in our hearts,” Harshdeep Kaur tweeted.
- “Dear Mr. Rahman, stay strong,” wrote music composer Thaman.
New Delhi:
The mother of Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman, Kareema Begum, died in Chennai on Monday, sources close to the family said, the PTI news agency reported. The music teacher, on Monday afternoon, shared a photo of his mother on his Twitter profile without a caption. In reaction to his tweet, his friends from the film and music industry offered their condolences to the singer. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and DMK President MK Stalin also paid tribute to Kareema Begum on Twitter. Director Mohan Raja, producer Dr. Dhananjayan, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, music composers Shreya Ghoshal, Thaman, singer Harshdeep Kaur, and many others expressed their regret on social media.
– ARRahman (@arrahman) December 28, 2020
“Our condolences sir. May your soul rest in peace,” Mohan Raja tweeted.
Our condolences, sir, may your soul rest in peace.
– Mohan Raja (@jayam_mohanraja) December 28, 2020
Shreya Ghoshal wrote: “Deeply saddened by this news, Mr. Rahman. She was one of the kindest and most loving people I have ever met. Praying for your departed soul.”
Deeply saddened by this news Mr. Rahman. He was one of the most loving and tender people I have ever met. Praying for his departed soul
– Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) December 28, 2020
“Dear sir … deeply saddened by your loss … may God give you strength. Remembering Amma’s wonderful and gentle soul. She will forever remain in our hearts,” 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 remain forever in our hearts– Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) December 28, 2020
Shekhar Kapur, close to AR Rahman, paid tribute with these words: “Your heart is broken, I know. But your mother left you with an inner strength, an inner resistance and a belief … that I have seen and admired. for a long time. Stay strong, friend. “
Your heart is broken I know But your mother left you with an inner strength, an inner stamina, and a belief … that I have seen and admired for a long time. Stay strong, my friend.
– Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) December 28, 2020
Director Vignesh Shivan tweeted: “What a lovely person, whom we will deeply miss. What a beautiful life he lived. He made everyone around him feel safe, strong and blessed! Teaching the right things and leading the family correctly “We are very sorry for this loss. Our condolences, sir! Stay strong.”
What a lovely person, whom we will miss deeply
What a beautiful life he lived. He made everyone around him feel safe, strong, and blessed!
Teaching the Right Things and Leading the Family Right!
We are very sorry for this loss.
Our condolences to you, sir! StayStrong https://t.co/diOWGWzNwS– Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) December 28, 2020
“Our condolences sir. This is a great loss to you and your family. Please be careful,” read Dr. Dhananjayan’s tweet.
Our condolences, sir. It is a great loss to you and your family. Please take care
– Dr. Dhananjayan BOFTA (@Dhananjayang) December 28, 2020
Music composer Thaman wrote: “God couldn’t be everywhere so He created mothers. Nothing is more painful in this world than losing someone you love so much. I am so heartbroken, but I will pray for your departed soul in every moment of my life … Dear Mr. Rahman, stay strong. “
God can’t be everywhere
So he created the mothersNothing is more painful in this world than losing someone you love so much. I am so heartbroken, but I will pray for your departed soul every moment of my life.
DEAR @arrahman Sir PLS STAY STRONG
https://t.co/Q948m0nfr9
– thaman S (@MusicThaman) December 28, 2020
AR Rahman is known for composing soundtracks for critically acclaimed films such as Guru, Rockstar, Dil Se, Red, Lagaan, Raanjhanaa and Swades. He has won the National Awards six times, while he has won twice at the Oscars and Grammys (all four for his work on the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire).
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