Notable Tamil film music director Taj Noor's mother Habibunnisa passed away yesterday (November 2) evening in Salem.

Confirming the news on his Facebook page, Taj Noor said, "My beloved & affectionate mother HABIBUNNISA passed away this evening at 7.15pm. Her absence is a big loss for me. No one can love & care me than my mother. She is such wonderful and extraordinary mother. Really I miss lot.."

Taj Noor assisted music director, AR Rahman, after joining his team in 1996. He later went independent with director Pandiraj's film Vamsam, starring Arulnithi.

We express our sincere condolence to the departed soul.

*Taj Noor's statement is not spell-checked