Did You Know? : Canadian street named after AR Rahman!
"Welcome to my street!" the award-winning composer greeted on Twitter.
We have seen Hollywood celebs get a star on the Walk of Fame. We have also seen wax statues created after Bollywood actors at Madame Tussauds. However, Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman beats all measures of popularity. According to the Times of India, Rahman has a street named after him in Markham. The town is located in the state of Ontario, Canada. The board reads his full name — Allah-Rakha Rahman St.
Clearly, the 47-year-old was touched by this gesture as he posted his picture holding the board on Twitter, saying, “Welcome to my street!” The renowned musician never fails to surprise us with his achievements. So far, he has won to Academy awards, two Grammy awards and one Golden Globe award amongst many other international and local honours. Congratulations Rahman for adding another feather in your cap!
Published in The Express Tribune, November 7th, 2013.
Clearly, the 47-year-old was touched by this gesture as he posted his picture holding the board on Twitter, saying, “Welcome to my street!” The renowned musician never fails to surprise us with his achievements. So far, he has won to Academy awards, two Grammy awards and one Golden Globe award amongst many other international and local honours. Congratulations Rahman for adding another feather in your cap!
Published in The Express Tribune, November 7th, 2013.