After AR Rahman's Concert Cancelled, TN CM Stalin Promises ‘World-Class Facility’ For Cultural Events

Oscar Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Saturday cancelled his scheduled concert in Chennai due to bad weather. However, it has been postponed.

On Twitter, he said, "My Dearest Friends ...Owing to adverse weather conditions and persistent rains, it is only made advisable for the health and safety of my beloved fans and friends to reschedule the concert to the nearest best date, with the guidance of the statutory authorities. More details on the new date will follow soon! EPI."

As he announced the cancellation of the concert, fans pleaded with him not to cancel the show. Some said that they had already left for the venue.

Responding to the fans' appeal, he stated that he was looking forward to visiting a location with cutting-edge infrastructure so that such performances might proceed without interruption.

In reply to a fan, Rahman also made an appeal to the government and wrote, "I hope and pray that ..with the help of our government..we construct the next level infrastructure for art,mega shows and international experiences for Chennai #SafetyFirst #rain-resistant #sun-resistant #cluttterfreeparking #notrafficjams."

M K Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, replied in his tweet stating, "Chennai will soon fulfil this long-felt aspiration! #KalaignarConventionCentre to be established on #ECR, will be a world-class facility that can host large format concerts, performances, events, exhibitions and conventions. With iconic landscaping, hotels, food courts, parking spaces and excellent connectivity it will be the new cultural icon of the city!"

Over a career spanning nearly thirty years, this worldwide sensation boasts an impressive record that includes two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Grammy Awards, six National Film Awards, a Golden Globe, and 15 Filmfare Awards to their name.