A R Rahman’s mother passes away
A R Rahman and his mother, Kareema Begum. Arts & Entertainment Desk Arts & Entertainment Desk
Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman s mother, Kareema Begum, died in Chennai today, sources close to the family said.
Rahman uploaded a picture of his mother, whom he has always regarded as his inspiration, on his official Twitter page, without a caption.
Condoling her death, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami posted on Twitter, Sad to know that Kareema Begum, mother of music great A R Rahman died of illness.
Tamil Nadu s main opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazagham party President M K Stalin said she played a big role in Rahman s musical journey from Tamil cinema to across the globe, he tweeted.