AR Rahman’s statement and controversy
Famous musician AR Rahman, who has made his mark in Bollywood and South film industry, recently made some such statements about the film ‘Chhaava’ in an interview, which gave rise to controversy. Rehman, who has been in the field for 30 years, shares his experiences and discusses the changing power dynamics and challenges of work in Bollywood. His statement was taken as ‘communal’ by some, leading to a flood of reactions on social media and the film industry.
Artists’ reactions
After Rahman’s statement, many prominent artists expressed their opinions. Many celebrities like senior lyricist Javed Akhtar, singer Shaan, actress Kangana Ranaut and Mira Chopra reacted to this. Some supported Rahman’s viewpoint, while others criticized his statement. The controversy quickly went viral and people’s sentiments on social media were divided on the matter.
Rahman’s explanation
After this controversy, AR Rahman gave clarification on 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 in ideas, but my aim has always been to spread positivity through music.”
Rahman’s experience
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 inspirations for him. Apart from this, the experience of composing 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 clarified that his intention was never to hurt anyone or create division. He hoped his fans and critics would understand his perspective and value the universal power of music.
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