Musician AR Rahman discharged after hospitalisation for dehydration; family says he is fine

Music composer AR Rahman was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai with dehydration symptoms and has since been discharged, the hospital confirmed on Sunday.

"AR Rahman visited Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, today morning with dehydration symptoms and got discharged with routine checkup," the hospital said in a statement.

Earlier, Rahman’s sister, AR Reihana, attributed his hospitalisation to dehydration and gastric issues, assuring that he was in good health.

"Nothing happened, he had dehydration and gastric problems... He is fine and he will be back again," Reihana told PTI.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also confirmed the Oscar winning composer's condition, stating he had spoken to doctors who assured him the composer was doing well.

"As soon as I heard the news that Isaipuyal @arrahman had been admitted to 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! Happy!" Stalin wrote on X.