File image of music director A.R. Rahman
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Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on Sunday (March 16, 2025) after he complained of chest pain.Mr. Rahman was later discharged following a routine checkup, according to the hospital’s statement shared by his son A.R. Ameen on Instagram.Mr. Ameen also thanked people for their wishes and said that Mr. Rahman was hospitalised due to dehydration and that he was doing well after routine tests.A source close to the family also said that Mr. Rahman was rushed to the hospital after he complained of discomfort in his chest, adding that doctors have cited dehydration as the cause of the discomfort.Meanwhile, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, took to his official X handle to assure that Mr. Rahman is doing well.“As soon as I heard the news that Isaipuyal @arrahman had been admitted to the hospital due to ill health, I contacted the doctors and inquired about his health! They said he is fine and will be back home soon! (sic)“ he added.

இசைப்புயல் @arrahman அவர்கள் உடல்நலக்குறைவால் மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ள செய்தியறிந்தவுடன், மருத்துவர்களைத் தொடர்புகொண்டு அவரது உடல்நலன் குறித்துக் கேட்டறிந்தேன்!அவர் நலமாக உள்ளதாகவும் விரைவில் வீடு திரும்புவார் என்றும் தெரிவித்தனர்! மகிழ்ச்சி!— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) March 16, 2025

The news about Mr. Rahman’s hospitalisation comes just weeks after Saira Bhanu, now separated from Rahman, was hospitalised following a medical emergency and had to undergo surgery.Post her recovery, Ms. Saira acknowledged the unwavering support of her close friends, including sound designer Resul Pookutty and his wife Shadia, as well as her ex-husband Mr. Rahman. She thanked them for their kindness and encouragement, emphasizing her focus on a speedy recovery.Mr. Rahman and Ms. Saira announced their separation in November 2024, ending their 29-year marriage, due to “significant emotional strain” in their marriage. The former couple have three children — Khatija Rahman, Raheema Rahman, and A.R. Ameen.On the work front, Mr. Rahman composed the music for Vicky Kaushal’s blockbuster historical film, Chhaava. The composer has Lahore 1947, Thug Life, and Tere Ishq Mein among other films in the line-up.Last month, the composer performed alongside renowned pop star Ed Sheeran at the latter’s concert in Chennai. Several videos from the concert showed Rahman and Ed jam to a remix of ‘Shape of You’ and ‘Urvashi Urvashi’ Published – March 16, 2025 10:49 am IST