AR Rahman broke his silence on ‘Chhava’ statement, said- understand the intentions properly
Recently, during an interview, veteran musician of Bollywood and South Film Industry, AR Rahman gave such statements regarding the film ‘Chhaava’, which gave rise to controversy. The Oscar-winning musician, who has been active in the industry for 30 years, shared his experiences and discussed the power shift in Bollywood and the challenges of getting work. Some people started taking his statement as a ‘communal’ statement, which led to a flood of reactions on social media and the film industry.
After Rahman’s statement, many big artists reacted. Many celebrities including senior lyricist Javed Akhtar, singer Shaan, actress Kangana Ranaut and Meera Chopra expressed their opinion. Some artists supported Rahman’s stance, while many others criticized his statement. This controversy quickly went viral and people’s sentiments on social media were divided on this matter.
AR Rahman gave clarification
After this controversy, AR Rahman himself clarified his statement. He said that for him music has always been a medium of connection, joy and respect for culture. Rehman clarified that his intention was not to hurt anyone’s sentiments. He said, India is my inspiration, my guru and my home. Sometimes there may be misunderstandings, but my aim has always been to spread positivity through music. He also added that music gives him an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures of his country and connect with people.
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Rahman shared his experience
While sharing his career experiences, Rahman said that performing in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, working with young musicians, projects like Sunshine Orchestra and India’s first multicultural virtual band Secret Mountain have been inspiration for him. Besides, the experience of giving music for Ramayana with Hans Zimmer has also been an important part of his career. Expressing his gratitude towards his country, he said that his aim is to honor the history, celebrate the present and inspire the future.
Amidst this controversy, AR Rahman made it clear that his intention was never to hurt anyone or create division. He hoped that his fans and critics would understand his point of view and value the universal power of music.
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