Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman's mother Kareema Begum passed away in Chennai on Monday, said sources close to the family.

The music maestro, on Monday afternoon, shared a photograph of his mother on his Twitter profile without a caption. Reacting to his tweet, his friends from the film and music industry offered their condolences to the singer. Director Mohan Raja, Shekhar Kapur, Shreya Ghoshal, Harshdeep Kaur and Others paid Tweet Tributes

"Our deepest condolences sir. May her soul rest in peace," tweeted Mohan Raja. Our deepest condolences sir May her Soul Rest In Peace.  Shreya Ghoshal wrote: "Deeply saddened by this news, Rahman sir. She was one of the most gentle, affectionate persons I have met. Praying for her departed soul."

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