Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Manoj Muntashir Questions AR Rahman Over Chhaava Propaganda Remark
Two very famous people in India make music for movies.
One of them is AR Rahman, a world-famous music composer.
He reportedly said that a film called Chhaava was 'propaganda.'
He also made a remark about communalism that upset people.
The other person is Manoj Muntashir, a lyricist and poet.
Muntashir did not agree with Rahman's comment.
He said Rahman is the biggest name in the country.
He also said maybe Rahman is getting less work because some songs did not do well recently.
Muntashir wants to talk to Rahman face to face and ask him about it.
He believes Rahman does not mind an open dialogue.
Manoj Muntashir has responded to AR Rahman's 'communalism' remark about the film Chhaava.
Rahman reportedly called Chhaava 'propaganda,' prompting Muntashir's rebuttal.
Muntashir said there is no bigger name than Rahman in the country.
He suggested Rahman's reduced work could stem from poor relations or recent songs not working.
Muntashir said he would ask Rahman about the issue directly whenever they meet.
- Who
- Lyricist Manoj Muntashir and music composer AR Rahman
- What
- Muntashir responded to Rahman's 'communalism' remark and his description of the film Chhaava as 'propaganda'
- When
- Not specified in the articles
- Where
- India
- Why
- Rahman reportedly called Chhaava propaganda, and Muntashir questioned that label while suggesting other reasons for Rahman's reduced work
Rahman's Perspective
Muntashir's Perspective
Chhaava as propaganda
Rahman's Perspective
Rahman reportedly described the film Chhaava as 'propaganda' and made a 'communalism' remark.
Muntashir's Perspective
Muntashir questioned why the film was called propaganda, suggesting other explanations for the criticism.
Reason for fewer opportunities
Rahman's Perspective
Rahman's remark suggests a reason tied to communalism for his reduced work opportunities.
Muntashir's Perspective
Muntashir said the reduced work could instead be due to not maintaining good relations or the songs not working in recent years.
- Respondent
- Manoj Muntashir
- Subject of remark
- AR Rahman
- Film in question
- Chhaava
- Nature of remark
- 'Communalism' remark; Chhaava called 'propaganda'
- Muntashir's position
- Questions the propaganda label; cites poor relations or recent song failures as possible reasons for less work
- Proposed resolution
- Direct open dialogue whenever the two meet