Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman rushed to Chennai’s Apollo Hospital, doctors say he is…
GH News March 16, 2025 02:06 PM

Music composer and singer A.R. Rahman has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai after suddenly experiencing chest pain. The music maestro is currently under medical care at the Apollo Hospital on Greams Road where is being closely monitored by doctors.
According to NDTV sources from the hospital have revealed that the musician was feeling unwell due to dehydration as he had been fasting for Ramadan. Other sources informed that he experienced chest pain and went for a check-up after returning from abroad last night. Hence more updates about his health are awaited.
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This comes just week after AR Rahmans ex-wife Saira Banu who was hospitalised due to a medical emergency. The official statement was shared by her lawyer Vandana Shah on Instagram. The statement read On behalf of our client Mrs. Saira Rahman Vandana Shah and Associates issue the following statement regarding her current health condition. A few days ago Mrs. Saira Rahman was hospitalized due to a medical emergency and underwent surgery. During this challenging time her sole focus is on a speedy recovery
She deeply appreciates the concern and support from those around her and requests prayers for her well-being from her numerous well-wishers and supporters. Mrs. Saira Rahman would also like to express her heartfelt gratitude to her friends from Los Angeles Resul Pookutty and his wife Shadia as well as Vandana Shah and Mr. Rahman for their unwavering support during this difficult time. She is truly grateful for their kindness and encouragement. God bless. Mrs. Saira Rahman also seeks privacy during this period and expresses gratitude for the understanding from her supporters and well-wishers it further read.
AR Rahman and Saira Banu got married in 1995. The couple have three children together- two daughters Khatija and Rahima and a son named Ameen Rahman. However the duo announced their separation in 2024 nearly after 29 years of marriage.