There are three prize categories: Grand Prize, Academic Prize, and Arts and Culture Prize. Rahman was on Monday awarded Japan's Fukuoka prize for 2016. AR Rahman talks about India road tour 'Rahman Ishq' 04:41Legendary Oscar winning Indian music composer A.R. Last year, noted Indian Historian Ramchandra Guha was conferred with Fukuoka Prize in academic category.Rahman was the 1995 recipient of the Mauritius National Award and the Malaysian Award for his contributions to music. It is reported that Rahman has been conferred with the award for his outstanding contribution towards creating, preserving and showcasing South Asian traditional fusion music.The Fukuoka Prize is an award established by the city of Fukuoka and the Yokatopia Foundation to honour the outstanding work of individuals or organizations in preserving or creating Asian culture.

Source: Times of India May 30, 2016 12:45 UTC