Rahman shines at Mirchi Music Awards South 2013

Oscar-award winning music maestro AR Rahman was in attendance at the Mirchi Music Awards South India 2013 in Chennai on July 26, 2013.

The Mozart of Madras was felicitated with the Global Music Icon Award at the ceremony that was held at the Chennai Trade Center.

Jul 28, 2013 14:36 IST
  • Oscar-award winning music maestro AR Rahman was in attendance at the Mirchi Music Awards South India 2013 in Chennai on July 26, 2013.<br><br> The Mozart of Madras was felicitated with the Global Music Icon Award at the ceremony that was held at the Chennai Trade Center.
    Oscar-award winning music maestro AR Rahman was in attendance at the Mirchi Music Awards South India 2013 in Chennai on July 26, 2013.

    The Mozart of Madras was felicitated with the Global Music Icon Award at the ceremony that was held at the Chennai Trade Center.
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  • While Rahman kept it quiet in his usual way, actress Shriya Saran burnt the stage with an electric performance on a medley of songs.
    While Rahman kept it quiet in his usual way, actress Shriya Saran burnt the stage with an electric performance on a medley of songs.
  • Veteran singer SP Balasubramaniam was also in attendance at the event to receive the <i>Sangeeth Samrat</i> award.<br><br> Coming up: Stars shine at Filmfare Awards South 2013
    Veteran singer SP Balasubramaniam was also in attendance at the event to receive the Sangeeth Samrat award.

    Coming up: Stars shine at Filmfare Awards South 2013
  • The southern film industry came together to attend the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 (South) in Hyderabad on July 20, 2013.<br><br> And one of the first celebrities to be seen on the red carpet was Oscar-award winning music composer AR Rahman.
    The southern film industry came together to attend the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012 (South) in Hyderabad on July 20, 2013.

    And one of the first celebrities to be seen on the red carpet was Oscar-award winning music composer AR Rahman.
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  • Tamil superstar Dhanush, who came with wife Aishwarya, picked up the best actor's trophy for his film <i>3</i> and an award for his global hit song <i>Why This Kolaveri Di</i> from the same film.
    Tamil superstar Dhanush, who came with wife Aishwarya, picked up the best actor's trophy for his film 3 and an award for his global hit song Why This Kolaveri Di from the same film.
  • Telugu actors Naga Chaitanya with superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni and his wife Amala on the red carpet.<br><br> Amala Akkineni, who made a comeback on the big screen with Telugu college-drama <i>Life is Beautiful</i>, won an the best actress in a supporting role award.
    Telugu actors Naga Chaitanya with superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni and his wife Amala on the red carpet.

    Amala Akkineni, who made a comeback on the big screen with Telugu college-drama Life is Beautiful, won an the best actress in a supporting role award.
  • Telugu superstar Venkatesh chose a casual look for the evening unlike most of his celebrity counterparts.
    Telugu superstar Venkatesh chose a casual look for the evening unlike most of his celebrity counterparts.
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  • Telugu actor Ram Charan Teja looked dapper in a black suit.
    Telugu actor Ram Charan Teja looked dapper in a black suit.
  • Telugu actor Rana Daggubati on the red carpet.
    Telugu actor Rana Daggubati on the red carpet.
  • Actress Yami Gautam did a red on red and wore a scarlet gown for the evening.
    Actress Yami Gautam did a red on red and wore a scarlet gown for the evening.
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  • Actress Tamannaah Bhatia perhaps coordinated the colour of her gown with Yami Gautam.
    Actress Tamannaah Bhatia perhaps coordinated the colour of her gown with Yami Gautam.
  • Actress Shruti Hassan came with her sister Akshara.
    Actress Shruti Hassan came with her sister Akshara.
  • Actress Bhumika Chawla chose a long anarkali for the awards ceremony.
    Actress Bhumika Chawla chose a long anarkali for the awards ceremony.
  • Multi-lingual actress Khushboo Sundar was also seen at the event.
    Multi-lingual actress Khushboo Sundar was also seen at the event.
  • Actor Atul Kulkarni came in a shirt and <i>mundu</i> to accept the Best actor award in supporting role (male) for Kannada film <i>Edegarike</i>.
    Actor Atul Kulkarni came in a shirt and mundu to accept the Best actor award in supporting role (male) for Kannada film Edegarike.
  • Rapper Baba Sehgal was also seen in a rare appearance with girlfriend Ashima Kalra.
    Rapper Baba Sehgal was also seen in a rare appearance with girlfriend Ashima Kalra.