AR Rahman recalls ‘dark time’ when father battled cancer, says he only remembers hospitals: ‘I always try to forget that part’

Although Indian cinema has witnessed the arrival and rise of several talented composers over the years, few have achieved as much acclaim and adoration as AR Rahman . Not just in Tamil cinema, where he made his debut, Rahman has left a lasting impression on various film industries across the country, including Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam. He has also worked in English, Persian and Mandarin languages, making his mark on the global stage as well.

However, Rahman’s formative days were anything but favourable, and he recently opened up about his family’s struggles after his father, renowned Malayalam composer and music conductor RK Shekhar, was diagnosed with cancer , which led to his eventual death. When he tried to take a trip down memory lane, he revealed that all he could rememb