Did A R Rahman gift G V Prakash a piano for his second National Award?

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Key Takeaways
- A R Rahman's gesture highlights the bond between family and support in the music industry.
- G V Prakash has dedicated his achievements to his loyal fans.
- He won his second National Award for 'Vaathi'.
- The piano gifted was played by the legendary composer himself.
- Understanding the nuances of scoring music is crucial for aspiring composers.
Chennai, Oct 1 (NationPress) Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has generously presented his stunning white piano to his nephew, acclaimed music director G V Prakash, in celebration of his second National Award victory.
Taking to his X timeline, G V Prakash showcased photos of the exquisite piano gifted by his uncle A R Rahman, stating, "This is the best gift I have ever received. @arrahman sir has gifted me this gorgeous white grand piano for winning the National Awards for the second time. Thank you so much, sir; this means the world to me. This piano was played by the legend himself. What more could I ask for?"
It is noteworthy that G V Prakash earned his second National Award for his work on the Dhanush film 'Vaathi'. The talented music director dedicated this accolade to his loyal fans, who have supported him through his 20-year career.
In a special interview with IANS following the award ceremony, held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, G V Prakash Kumar expressed his gratitude: "I am incredibly thankful and elated to have won a National Award for the second time. I dedicate this to all my fans who have stood by me for the past 20 years and through 110 films. I am forever grateful to them."
G V Prakash previously won his first National Award for his background score in the hit film 'Soorarai Pottru', starring Suriya. This time, he was recognized for his composition of a song in 'Vaathi'.
He elaborated on the differences between composing music for songs versus background scores, saying, "Both are entirely different. However, background scores require composing music for two to three hours, while songs are shorter, around half an hour. Scoring for two hours of a film is quite challenging, yet both have unique difficulties."