Overview

• G. V. Prakash announced the gift on X with photos, calling it the “best ever gift” and noting the piano was used by Rahman.
• Filmfare identified the instrument as a white Wm. Knabe & Co grand previously played by the Oscar-winning composer.
• Coverage framed the gesture as a public affirmation of Rahman’s mentor–protégé bond with his nephew.
• Prakash’s latest honor is his second National Award, recognizing his music for the 2023 Dhanush-starrer Vaathi.
• He received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi and dedicated it to his fans in an IANS interview.