AR Rahman Hospitalised In Chennai, Doctors Say 'Dehydration'

Musician A R Rahman was admitted to a hospital in Chennai on Saturday night due to 'dehydration', doctors said on Sunday. The Oscar-winning music director returned from London last night when he felt unwell and went for a check-up.

According to the doctors, the musician was feeling unwell due to dehydration as he had been fasting for Ramzan.

He is out of danger and fine now, they said.

A Rahman, also known by his initials ARR, is one of India's most celebrated music composers, record producers, and multi-instrumentalists. He is best known for his work in Tamil and Hindi cinema, with occasional projects in international films. 

Over his illustrious career, Mr Rahman has received numerous accolades, including six National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and 18 Filmfare Awards. In 2010, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award.

Mr Rahman's journey in film music began in the early 1990s with Mani Ratnam's 'Roja'. He quickly became a household name with iconic scores for films such as 'Bombay', 'Kadhalan', 'Thiruda Thiruda', and 'Gentleman'.

His first Hollywood project, 'Couples Retreat', won him the BMI Award for Best Music Score. However, his global breakthrough came with 'Slumdog Millionaire', which earned him two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.

Beyond his musical achievements, Mr Rahman is also known for his humanitarian efforts, supporting various charitable causes.

In 2006, Stanford University recognised his contributions to global music, and in 2008, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rotary Club. In 2009, he was featured in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.