AR Rahman discharged from hospital, suffered dehydration symptoms

Renowned music director and double Oscar award winner A.R. Rahman, who was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on Sunday morning, was discharged after brief hospitalisation.
A medical bulletin by Dr R.K. Venkatasalam, Director Medical Services, said, “A R Rahman, visited Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road this morning with dehydration symptoms and got discharged after routine check-up.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had earlier said that A.R. Rahman was keeping well and would be discharged from the hospital soon.
The Chief Minister, in a post on the social media platform ’X’ said, “I heard about music maestro AR Rahman being admitted in hospital. I spoke to the doctors attending him and enquired about his health. They said he is doing well and will be returning home soon. I was happy to hear this.”
Deputy Chief Minister and son of CM Stalin, in a post on X, said, “I am wishing Music maestro A R Rahman a speedy recovery and hope he returns home soon.”
Earlier, AR Rahman’s sister, Fathima Shekar, said, “He was exhausted after back-to-back travel and suffered a mild discomfort and dehydration. He has currently been given an IV and will be sent back home today.”
The renowned music composer’s son, A.R. Ameen, also took to Instagram to assure fans that his father was doing well and expressed gratitude for their love, prayers, and support.
He wrote, “To all our dear fans, family, and well-wishers, I sincerely thank you for your love, prayers, and support. My father felt a bit weak due to dehydration hence we went ahead and did some routine tests, but I’m happy to share that he is doing well now. Your kind words and blessings mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your concern and continued support. Much love and gratitude to you all.”
The composer had recently returned to Chennai after a performance in the United Kingdom. (IANS)