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AR Rahman, the Oscar-winning Indian composer, has been hospitalised in Chennai after experiencing ‘dehydration’, Indian media report.
The 58-year-old was admitted to Apollo Hospital on Sunday morning, according to broadcaster NDTV.
Doctors have described his condition as stable.
He is currently under observation by a team of specialists and is expected to be discharged soon if his health does not deteriorate, hospital officials said.
His hospitalisation comes shortly after his return from London.
A spokesperson for Rahman refuted reports that he had been admitted due to chest pain, clarifying that he had suffered from dehydration and neck pain from fasting.
In a post on X, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said he had inquired about Rahman’s health and was assured by doctors that the composer was doing alright and would likely return home soon.
Rahman shared the stage with British singer Ed Sheeran in Chennai last month.
He is currently working on the score for the upcoming film "Tere Ishq Mein".
The composer has won two Academy Awards for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" in 2009 since his breakout score for Mani Ratnam’s "Roja" in 1992.
His celebrated career includes iconic soundtracks for films such as "Dil Se", "Taal", "Lagaan", "Swades", and "Rang De Basanti".
His work has transcended Bollywood, featuring in international productions like "Million Dollar Arm" and "The Hundred-Foot Journey". He has also contributed to Iranian and Bangladeshi cinema.