Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Ram Gopal Varma on AR Rahman's Communal Remarks
AR Rahman, a famous music composer, recently said that he feels there is growing communalism in the Bollywood industry, which is why he doesn't get as many opportunities.
This made some people upset and others supportive.
Now, a well-known filmmaker named Ram Gopal Varma has shared his thoughts.
He said that the film industry is all about making money and that people get work based on how well their songs or movies do, not because of their background or religion.
He gave an example of another famous singer, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, who was successful in Hindi movies because his songs were popular.
Varma also said that he can't speak for Rahman's personal experiences but acknowledged that Rahman might have faced something specific.
AR Rahman faced backlash for remarks on communalism in Bollywood.
Ram Gopal Varma denies communalism in the film industry, emphasizing commercial success.
Varma argues that box office hits decide opportunities, not background or identity.
Varma cites S.P. Balasubrahmanyam's success in Hindi cinema as evidence.
Varma acknowledges Rahman's personal experiences but cannot comment on them.
- Who
- Ram Gopal Varma, AR Rahman
- What
- Reaction to AR Rahman's remarks on communalism in Bollywood
- When
- Recent, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Bollywood film industry
- Why
- To address the backlash and provide a different perspective on the industry's dynamics
- AR Rahman
- Oscar-winning composer facing backlash for remarks on communalism in Bollywood
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Filmmaker reacting to Rahman's comments on the film industry
- Communal Aspect
- Varma denies communalism in the film industry, emphasizing commercial success
- Box Office Success
- Varma argues that hits decide opportunities, not background or identity
- SPB Example
- Varma cites S.P. Balasubrahmanyam's success in Hindi cinema as evidence
- Rahman's Experience
- Varma acknowledges Rahman's personal experiences but cannot comment on them
