Canadian city honours AR Rahman by naming street after him

Oscar-winning international musician AR Rahman has penned an emotional statement on Twitter after Markham city in Canada named a street after him.

In the statement, the "Roja" famed singer thanked the officials for bestowing such a prestigious honour upon him.

"I never imagined this ever in my life. I am very grateful to all of you, the Mayor of Markham, Canada (Frank Scarpitti) and counselors, Indian Consulate General (Apoorva Srivastava), and the people of Canada," read AR Rahman's post.

AR Rahman went on to emphasise why his name is so special to him.

"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," concluded the artistes statement.

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