AR Rahman hospitalized due to dehydration, clarifies spokesperson
What's the story
Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman (58) was admitted to Chennai's Apollo Hospital on Sunday morning. His spokesperson has now spoken to NDTV and given a health update. "He returned from London yesterday and felt unwell, so he went to the hospital for a check-up," the spokesperson told the portal. "However, according to the doctors, it was due to dehydration, as he has also been fasting for Ramzan."
Recovery progress
Rahman's health update and recent personal challenges
Meanwhile, sources close to the musician have assured he is doing fine and recovering well. Rahman, widely credited for his contributions to the Indian music industry, made headlines recently after his divorce from Saira Banu after 29 years of marriage. The couple shares three children: son AR Ameen and daughters Khatija Rahman and Raheema Rahman.
Career
Rahman's illustrious career in the music industry
Two-time Academy Award-winning singer and composer, Rahman has composed music for films in multiple languages such as English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Persian. Some of his most famous Hindi albums are Dil Se, Rockstar, Tamasha, Lagaan, Saathiya, and Amar Singh Chamkila, among several others. He recently composed music for Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava.