Music composer AR Rahman’s mother Kareema Begum passes away

AR Rahman’s mother Kareema Begum breathed her last on December 28. The music maestro’s mother is said to have breathed her last in Chennai. Kareema Begum reportedly passed away due to age-related ailments. Reportedly her cremation will take place later today.

Previously, during an interaction with Chennai Times, Rahman speaking about his mother had said, “She has music instincts. Spiritually, she is much higher than me in the way she thinks and takes decisions. For instance, her decision of making me take up music. She made me leave school in Class XI and take up music. It was her conviction that music is the line for me.”

 

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Earlier today, Rahman confirmed the news of his mother’s demise by sharing her picture on his social media handle.

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— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) December 28, 2020

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Rahman’s family. May his mother’s soul rest in peace.

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