AR Rahman reveals real reason behind his recent hospitalisation; calls it a ‘humanising’ experience: ‘Realised that people wanted me to live’

AR Rahman himself has opened up about his recent health scare, revealing the real reason behind his hospitalisation.

Kochi | April 16, 2025 05:59 PM IST

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AR Rahman himself has opened up about his recent health scare, revealing the real reason behind his hospitalisation.

AR Rahman has won numerous prestigious accolades, including two Academy Awards and two Grammy Awards. (Credit: Facebook/@arrahman)

Although it eventually turned out to be a minor health scare, when news that music maestro AR Rahman had been hospitalised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, broke last month, it sparked an immediate panic among his fans. As baseless rumours swirled, suggesting that his condition was serious, a chill went down the spines of music lovers worldwide. It was only after his family members clarified that Rahman was doing fine, and he was discharged the same day following a series of routine tests, that fans were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Now, Rahman himself has opened up about the incident, revealing the real reason behind his hospitalisation. The Oscar-winning composer also shared that receiving heartfelt messages wishing him a speedy recovery was a “humanising” experience that made him realise how deeply people cared about him. “I was fasting and had even turned vegetarian. I had a gastric attack and was in the hospital. The next thing I got to know was that they had sent out a press note, and it was all there. It was, however, nice to get so many beautiful messages from people and realise that they do want me to live,” he shared in jest during a chat with India Today.

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Rahman added, “It’s humanising. You tend to sometimes hate a person who doesn’t feel human. I faced my ups and downs, and that’s the truth. Each one of us has a special quality, they are a superhero in their home. But I was made a superhero by my fans. This is why I have named my upcoming tour ‘Wonderment’, because it’s a wonder that I get so much love and blessings from people.”

A music legend with several hit tracks to his name, AR Rahman has also won numerous prestigious accolades, including two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and six National Film Awards. He is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, as well. In November 2024, AR Rahman had also announced his separation from his wife, Saira Banu, after 29 years of marriage.

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