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AR Rahman’s mother passes away in Chennai
Published : Dec 28, 2020, 4:26 pm IST
Updated : Dec 28, 2020, 4:26 pm IST
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AR Rahman’s mother passes away in Chennai
AR Rahman’s mother passes away in Chennai

Musician AR Rahman's mother, Kareema Begum, died in Chennai on Monday, sources close to the family said.

Musician AR Rahman's mother, Kareema Begum, died in Chennai on Monday, sources close to the family said.

Rahman posted a picture of his mother on Twitter.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami and DMK President M K Stalin condoled the death. "Sad to know that Kareema Begum, mother of music legend A R Rahman has passed away," Palaniswami said in a tweet.

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The chief minister conveyed his condolences to Rahman and the bereaved family.

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Music composers Thaman, Devi Sri Prasad and many others paid tributes to Begum.

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Kareema Begum is survived by her daughters AR Reihana, Ishrath Qadri, Fathima Shekhar apart from Rahman.

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