AR Rahman's Mother Passes Away bollywood celebs mourn
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Music maestro AR Rahman’s mother Kareema Begum breathed her last on Monday in Chennai. Reportedly, Kareema died due to age-related issue. The devastated music-composer took to his Twitter handle and shared his late mother’s picture without any caption.

Several Bollywood celebs offered condolences to Rahman and his family. Shekhar Kapur, Shreya Ghoshal, Boney Kapoor and several other celebs offered a tribute to Rahman’s late mother through their tweets.

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Reacting to the news of Rahman’s mother’s demise, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur wrote, “Your heart is broken, I know. But your mother left you with an inner strength , an inner resilience and belief .. that I have seen and admired for long. Stay strong, my friend ..”

Heartfelt condolences @arrahman on passing away of his mother. May her soul rest in peace. Her blessings will always continue to inspire you. #MaTujheSalaam,” tweeted Boney Kapoor. 

Offering condolences, singer Shreya Ghoshal tweeted,Deeply saddened by this news Rahman sir. She was one of the most gentle affectionate person I have met. Praying for her departed soul(sic).”

Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty tweeted, Deeply saddened to hear the passing of our Aapa #KareemaBegum Everyone who knows @arrahman has received her love and blessings. A noble soul has passed on, May Allah give you strength to pull through this,I know you are devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with you &family.”

Reacting to Resul’s tweet, Ali Fazal wrote, “Duaaein!”

Singer Harshdeep Kaur offering her prayers wrote, “Dear Sir.. deeply saddened by your loss.. may god give you strength. Remembering Amma’s wonderful and gentle soul. She will forever remain in our hearts(sic).”

Rahman’s near and dear ones are equally devastated by the demise of his mother.

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