You faced storms quietly, carried pain with dignity: Actor Rahman's emotional note to daughter Rushda
In the note, Rahman speaks about watching his daughter navigate difficult phases in life, including moments of pain she did not deserve.
In the note, Rahman speaks about watching his daughter navigate difficult phases in life, including moments of pain she did not deserve.
In the note, Rahman speaks about watching his daughter navigate difficult phases in life, including moments of pain she did not deserve.
Malayalam actor Rahman’s birthday message to his daughter on her 30th birthday has struck a chord on social media, not for its sentimentality but for its quiet honesty. Shared as a personal note, the message reflects a father acknowledging his child’s resilience rather than celebrating a milestone with conventional praise.
In the note, Rahman speaks about watching his daughter navigate difficult phases in life, including moments of pain she did not deserve. He describes her ability to move forward without bitterness as her defining strength, calling her his own source of courage. For many readers, it was this emphasis on endurance rather than achievement that made the message stand out.
Rahman also reframed turning 30 as a transition rather than a conclusion. Calling it a new beginning, he wrote about self-worth, patience and allowing happiness to arrive on one’s own terms. The message avoids advice-driven language, instead offering reassurance that there is no need to prove, explain or rush through life.
What resonated most with fans was the restraint in Rahman’s words. There are no grand declarations or performative emotions. Instead, the note reads like a private letter made public — a father expressing pride in the person his daughter has become, not in what she has accomplished.
The post quickly drew responses from fans who have followed Rahman’s career since the 1980s. Known for his understated screen presence and a career spanning over three decades, Rahman has often stayed away from public displays of his personal life. That made this glimpse into his role as a father feel all the more genuine to many.
Several fans commented that the note revealed a different side of the actor — one rooted in empathy and quiet support rather than stardom. The message, they said, felt relatable in a time when personal milestones are often framed through external validation.
Rahman is married to Mehrunissa, the younger sister of Saira Banu, wife of composer A.R. Rahman. He is the father of two daughters, Rushda and Alisha.