Its another feather for music composer A R Rahman’s cap as the he has been awarded Japan’s Fukuoka prize for 2016.
The award for his outstanding contribution towards creating, preserving and showcasing South Asian traditional fusion music.
The Oscar winner says, ‘I am excited and thankful for this honour which is bestowed upon me by the people of Fukuoka.’
The Fukuoka Prize is an award established by the city of Fukuoka and the Yokatopia Foundation to honour the outstanding work of individuals or organisations in preserving or creating Asian culture.
There are three prize categories: Grand Prize, Academic Prize, and Arts and Culture Prize.
Last year, noted Indian Historian Ramchandra Guha was conferred with Fukuoka Prize in academic category.
