After Markham, Canada, named a street after A R Rahman, the acclaimed music composer said he now felt more responsible to continue working hard and encouraging people.
Rahman, who celebrated three decades in the Indian film industry earlier this month, thanked the city of Markham in Ontario, Canada, on Twitter.
“I never imagined this ever in my life. I am very grateful to all of you, the Mayor of Markham, Canada (Frank Scarpitt) and counsellors, Indian Consulate General (Apoorva Srivastava) and the people of Canada”
“I feel like this gives me immense responsibility to do much more and be inspiring, not so get tired and not to retire yet. Even if I get tired I’ll remember that I have more things to do, more people to connect, more bridges to cross,” expressed the multi-award-winning musician.
On Sunday, the 55-year-old, who is presently on tour in Canada, published photos from the inauguration ceremony on the microblogging site. In November 2013, the city of Markham announced that a roadway would be dedicated in Rahman’s honour.
“The name AR 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 the merciful. So let that name bring peace, prosperity, happiness and health to all the people living in Canada. God bless you all,” He said.
Rahman also acknowledged his partners and the people of his own country, India.
“I want to thank my brothers and sisters of India for all the love. All the creative people who worked with me, who 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,” stated the composer
His upcoming releases include films such as “Cobra” and “Ponniyin Selvan: I”.
