AR Rahman reveals the real reason behind his hospitalisation: 'It was a humanising experience'

AR Rahman was recently admitted to the hospital and soon there were speculations that he was admitted due to chest pain. His team had later issued a note clarifying these rumours. It read, "It's fake news (on heart issues) spreading now. Rahman went to hospital because he got dehydrated and has neck pain due to travel."
Rahman opens up on his hospitalisation
Meanwhile now, the composer has revealed the actual reason behind his hospitalisation. He said during an interview with India Today, "I was fasting and had even turned vegetarian. I got a gastric attack and was in the hospital. The next thing I got to know was that they had sent out a press note, and it was all there. It was, however, nice to get so many beautiful messages from people and realise that they do want me to live (laughs).”
He shared, “It's humanising. You tend to sometimes hate a person who doesn't feel human. I faced my ups and downs, and that's the truth. Each one of us has a special quality — they are a superhero in their home. But I was made a superhero by my fans. This is why I have named my upcoming tour 'Wonderment' because it's a wonder that I get so much love and blessings from people.”
His personal life
Apart from his health and work, Rahman has also been in news lately as he announced divorce from wife Saira Banu. A statement from their lawyer read, "After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband Mr. AR Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time.”