Porayar, January 02: Noted music director A R Rahman, who won two Oscars for the original score and original song of the film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, today offered worship at the famous Nagore Dargah in Nagapattinam district.
According to dargah sources, Rahman arrived at the dargah yesterday’s night and was greeted by a huge crowd of people.
Rahman is a staunch devotee of the Dargah of Saint Hazrath Syed Shahul Hameed Quadir Wali at Nagore, which is more than 500 years old, they said, adding he participates in annual festivities every year.
He also visit’s dargah for special prayers prior to the launch of his major music ventures, they said.
Saint Hazrath Syed Shahul Hameed is believed to be the 23rd descendant of Prophet Muhammad.
—Agencies