Music composer AR Rahman discharged after hospitalisation due to dehydration

Music composer AR Rahman was admitted to a corporate hospital here on Sunday following dehydration and was discharged some hours later after doctors gave him a clean bill of health.

The 58-year-old musician was hospitalised on early Sunday morning and was now back home, according to his manager Senthil Velan.

AR Reihana, the music director's sister, earlier refuted reports that Rahman was hospitalised after he complained of chest pain.

“Nothing happened. He had dehydration and gastric problems,” Reihana told PTI Videos.

The two-time Oscar and Grammy winner, known for films such as "Roja", "Dil Se..", "Enthiran", and "Slumdog Millionaire", initially also complained of neck pain, his manager said.

“He (Rahman) has just come back home. He is perfectly fine. He was hospitalised early this morning... The doctors conducted some tests and everything was normal,” Velan told PTI.

Rahman's close aide Vijay Iyer said the composer, who is fasting on account of the holy month of Ramzan, had returned from a trip to the UK and was jet-lagged.

“All that added up and caused him some level of discomfort for which he was advised an immediate, thorough check-up and rest. He is back home and doing fine now. Thanks for your wishes,” Iyer said in a statement.

Rahman's wife Saira Rahman, who announced separation with the musician after 29 years of marriage in November, also sent her best wishes.

“AR is in my prayers, and I wish him the best of health. In this tough time, I stand by him, as I also recover from my surgery, and wish him a speedy recovery,” Saira Rahman said in a statement.

In an audio statement, she asked the media not to refer to her as Rahman's ex-wife as they were separate but “not divorced”.

“We are still husband and wife. It's just that we are separated because I wasn't keeping well for the last two years and I didn't want to stress him. I request the media to not call me his 'ex-wife'. I ask everyone, including his family, to not give any stress to him and take care of him,” Saira Rahman further said.

Earlier, Rahman's son AR Ameen shared a picture of the medical bulletin issued by Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road on his Instagram Stories.

In the bulletin, the hospital authorities said Rahman visited the facility “today morning with dehydration symptoms and got discharged after routine check-up”.

Concerned fans also shared get well soon messages on social media.

“Get well soon... Thalaivaraeyy...” wrote an admirer on X.

“Oh no ! Wishing @arrahman speedy recovery. He'll be fine and live beyond 100 years,” said another.

“Get well soon dear @arrahman bro. Our prayers are with you always,” read a post.

In a previous Instagram Story, Ameen shared an update about his father's health soon after the news of the illustrious composer being hospitalised broke.

“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!” Ameen wrote.

Rahman's daughters Khatija Rahman and Raheema Rahman also shared the same statement and medical bulletin on their Instagram Stories.

On Sunday morning, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said he spoke to the hospital doctors and enquired about Rahman's health.

“They have informed me that he is doing fine and will return home soon,” the CM said in a social media post.

Rahman is a multiple award-winning musician feted both at home and around the world. His upcoming projects include "Lahore 1947", "Thug Life", and "Tere Ishk Mein".