Key Points

Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman has gifted his personal white grand piano to his nephew GV Prakash, celebrating his second National Award. The award was received for a song in Dhanush's film 'Vaathi', which GV Prakash dedicated to his fans who supported him for 20 years. This heartwarming gesture highlights the close familial and professional bond between the two musicians. The piano represents not just a gift, but a symbol of musical legacy and recognition.

Key Points: AR Rahman Gifts Piano to GV Prakash for National Award

  • AR Rahman gifts white grand piano to nephew
  • GV Prakash wins second National Award for 'Vaathi'
  • Music director dedicates award to fans
  • Musician previously won for 'Soorarai Pottru' background score
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A R Rahman gifts music director G V Prakash his beautiful piano for winning the National Award a second time!

Oscar winner AR Rahman surprises nephew GV Prakash with legendary white piano after his second National Award win for 'Vaathi'

A R Rahman gifts music director G V Prakash his beautiful piano for winning the National Award a second time!
"The best ever gift I received. The piano used by the legend himself. - G V Prakash"

Chennai, Oct 1

Oscar winner A R Rahman has now gifted his beautiful white piano to his nephew and one of the country's top music directors G V Prakash for having won the National Award a second time.

Taking to his X timeline, G V Prakash shared pictures of the beautiful piano his uncle A R Rahman had gifted him and wrote, "The best ever gift I received . @arrahman sir gifted me this beautiful white grand piano for receiving the National Awards for the second time. Thanks a lot sir this means a lot. The piano used by the legend himself. What better gift can I ask for?"

It may be recalled that G V Prakash won his second National Award for the Dhanush-starrer 'Vaathi'. The young music director had dedicated this award to his fans, who he said had stood by him for 20 years.

In an exclusive interview to IANS soon after receiving the National Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, G V Prakash Kumar had said, "I am very thankful and happy that I have won a National Award. This is my second time. I am really really grateful for this. I would like to dedicate this to all my fans who stood with me for all these 20 years and 110 films. I am always grateful to them."

While G V Prakash won his first National Award for his background score in the blockbuster film 'Soorarai Pottru', featuring actor Suriya in the lead, this time, the music director has won it for the music he composed for a song in Dhanush-starrer 'Vaathi'.

The music director had also gone on to explain the primary difference between scoring music for a song and scoring background music for a film. He had said, "Both are completely different. But background score involves scoring music for three hours or two and a half hours while songs are around like half an hour. Scoring for around two hours of a film is very tough. But both have their own challenges."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Two National Awards at such a young age! GVP is carrying forward the musical legacy of his family. The piano that Rahman sir used himself - what an emotional and valuable gift! 🎵
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Sarah B
As a music student, this story really inspires me. The mentor-mentee relationship between ARR and GVP shows how important guidance is in the creative field. Both are legends in their own right!
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the gesture, I wonder if such family connections help in getting opportunities in the industry. Many talented composers without such connections struggle to get recognition. Just a thought.
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Meera T
The music of Vaathi was truly exceptional! Every song had its own charm. GVP's dedication to his fans shows his humble nature. Wishing him many more awards and success! 🎶
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Karthik V
From Soorarai Pottru to Vaathi, GVP has shown incredible range. His explanation about background score vs songs shows his deep understanding of film music. True talent! 👏

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