Music maestro AR Rahman's mother Kareema Begum passed away on December 28, 2020. The Oscar-winning musician paid a tribute to his mother by sharing a photo on his Twitter page. Rahman was always close to his mother and often remembered her during his stage shows and also while receiving several accolades across the globe. Kareema Begum was born Kasthuri and changed the name after Rahman changed his from Dilip Kumar. 

Music maestro AR Rahman's mother Kareema Begum passed away on December 28, 2020. The Oscar-winning musician paid a tribute to his mother by sharing a photo on his Twitter page. Rahman was always close to his mother and often remembered her during his stage shows and also while receiving several accolades across the globe. Kareema Begum was born Kasthuri and changed the name after Rahman changed his from Dilip Kumar.