Happy 50th, A.R. Rahman!

He will be participating in a Facebook live chat today

Mumbai: Music composer A R Rahman performs during the launch of his music album 'Raunaq' in Mumbai on Thursday. Union Law and IT Minister Kapil Sibal wrote lyrics for the seven songs in the album. PTI Photo by Santosh Hirlekar (PTI2_27_2014_000144A)

India’s most decorated musician A.R Rahman turns 50 on Friday, half of which he spent as a film music composer.

#HBDARR50 trended on Twitter and celebrities sent in their wishes.

The ‘Mozart of Madras’ himself however had a surprise for his fans, announcing that he will be participating in a Facebook live chat on his birthday.

Rahman announced this, with his tweet, which read, “ Join me on Facebook Live on the 6th of January 2017, between 4.30 pm - 5 pm IST ”.

Rahman began his career with Mani Ratnam’s Roja in 1992. From then to now, he has to his credit two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Grammy Awards, four National Film Awards, a Golden Globe, 15 Filmfare Awards and 13 Filmfare Awards South to his credit.

Celebrities and friends of Mr. Rahman wished him on Twitter.

Happy birthday saar!!! @arrahman god bless pic.twitter.com/f874VVAeoW

— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) January 6, 2017

Dear genius @arrahman ,happy birthday sir...a great musician, a great human being- god will always make ur every birthday a special one sjs

— S J Suryah (@iam_SJSuryah) January 6, 2017

 

Happiest birthday to @arrahman Sir; I am eternally grateful. And to a true friend who is blossoming into a great musician @arrameen

— Sid Sriram (@sidsriram) January 6, 2017

Dear genius @arrahman ,happy birthday sir...a great musician, a great human being- god will always make ur every birthday a special one sjs

— S J Suryah (@iam_SJSuryah) January 6, 2017

Happy birth day @arrahman. Thanks for inspiring millions of lives. Always stay young and healthy :)

— Santhosh Narayanan (@Music_Santhosh) January 6, 2017

The maestro's young son, Ameen too wished him on the social media platform.

Happy birthday to the worlds best daddy and teacher ❤ @arrahmanpic.twitter.com/zKRWzmhwpZ

— A.R.Ameen (@arrameen) January 5, 2017

"Ellapugazum Iraivanukke," tweeted Mr. Rahman, thanking everyone for their wishes.

Dearest Friends, Thank you so much for your kind Birthday wishes and Love ..

I am deeply touched and grateful ..

Ellapugazum Iraivanukke

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) January 6, 2017