Archive · 1 Feb 2026
AR Rahman Clarifies Communal Bias Remarks
AR Rahman recently spoke about what he sees as a communal bias in the Hindi film industry.
This caused a lot of discussion.
Amaal Mallik, a singer and composer, responded by saying he doesn't agree with the communal part but thinks Rahman was trying to point out bigger problems in the industry.
Amaal explained that music labels today prefer to work with their own artists because they make money.
He also said that even big names like Rahman can be sidelined.
Amaal made it clear that he doesn't think Rahman was speaking out of insecurity but was showing how the industry works now.
Later, AR Rahman clarified that his intention was to uplift and honour the country through music and that his words were misunderstood.
He expressed gratitude for the freedom of expression and celebration of multicultural voices in India.
AR Rahman made remarks about alleged communal bias in the Hindi film industry.
Amaal Mallik disagrees with the communal aspect but acknowledges larger industry issues.
Music labels prefer working with their own artists for revenue, according to Amaal Mallik.
AR Rahman's comments highlight systemic issues affecting even established artists.
Amaal Mallik clarifies that AR Rahman's remarks do not stem from insecurity.
- Who
- AR Rahman and Amaal Mallik
- What
- AR Rahman's remarks on communal bias in the Hindi film industry and Amaal Mallik's reaction
- When
- Recent, following AR Rahman's Instagram clarification and video statement
- Where
- Hindi film industry
- Why
- To highlight shifting power dynamics, industry practices, and clarify intentions
- AR Rahman's Remark
- Alleged communal bias in Hindi film industry
- Amaal Mallik's Stance
- Disagrees with communal aspect but acknowledges larger industry issues
- Industry Dynamics
- Labels prefer working with their own set of artists for revenue
- AR Rahman's Clarification
- Highlights systemic issues affecting even established artists
- Amaal Mallik's View on Insecurity
- Denies AR Rahman's comments stem from insecurity
- Rahman's Intent
- To uplift, honour and serve the country through music
- Rahman's Gratitude
- Thanks India for freedom of expression and multicultural celebration