Canadian city honours AR Rahman by naming a street after the music meastro for the second time

Sharing the news, the music maestro thanked Mayor Frank Scarpitti in his recent tweet; he shared a statement and extended his gratitude to the people of Canada as well.

NewsBharati    29-Aug-2022 13:34:17 PM
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Ontario, August 29: Oscar winning musician AR Rahman now has a street in Canada named after him. A street in Markham, Ontario has been christened in his honour.

AR Rahman
 
Sharing the news, the music maestro thanked Mayor Frank Scarpitti in his recent tweet. He shared a statement and extended his gratitude to the people of Canada as well.
 
 
He wrote, “I never imagined this in my life. I am very grateful to all of you, the Mayor of Markham, Cananda (Frank Scarpitti), and counsellors, Indian Consulate General (Apoorva Srivastava) and the people of Canada.” Back in 2013, he had shared a picture of himself holding a board which read, 'Allah Rakha Rahman st.'

He further continued, “The name A.R. Rahman is not mine. It means merciful. The merciful is the quality of the common God we all have and one can only be the servant of merciful. So, let that name bring peace, prosperity, happiness and health to all people living in Canada. God bless you all.

"I want to thank my brothers and sisters of India for all the love. All the creative people who worked with me, gave me the inspiration to rise up and celebrate hundred years of cinema; with all the legends included. I am a very small drop in the ocean.”
 
 
Also back in 2013, a street was named after the musician named "Allah-Rakha Rahman st". Now, a second road is being named after the music meastro in his honour.

Rahman has received many international accolades which includes Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe. Rahman was also awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, in 2010.

Often referred to as the Mozart of Madras, Rahman has also received honorary degrees from universities across the globe.