7 months ago
Waheeda Rehman Responds to AR Rahman's Bias Claims
AR Rahman, a famous music composer, said he thinks he's getting less work in Bollywood because of a change in power and maybe because of his religion.
Some people agreed with him, and some didn't.
Waheeda Rehman, a veteran actress, said she doesn't want to get involved but thinks it might just be because times are changing.
AR Rahman later said he didn't mean to cause any trouble and that India is his home.
It's a big discussion in the movie industry right now.
AR Rahman claimed he has lost work in Bollywood due to a perceived communal bias and power shift in the last eight years.
Waheeda Rehman responded by saying she prefers not to get involved and suggests it might be due to changing times rather than religion.
AR Rahman clarified his stance on social media, stating that India is his home and his intentions were misunderstood.
Several celebrities, including Javed Akhtar, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Kangana Ranaut, reacted to Rahman's controversial statement.
Waheeda Rehman believes that the fluctuation in work is a normal part of the industry and not something new.
- Who
- AR Rahman, Waheeda Rehman
- What
- Controversy over AR Rahman's comments about communal bias in Bollywood
- Where
- Bollywood industry, India
- When
- Recent, specific dates not mentioned
- Why
- AR Rahman's perception of losing work due to communal bias and power shift
Key facts
- AR Rahman's Claim
- Lost work due to communal bias and power shift in Bollywood
- Waheeda Rehman's Response
- Prefers not to get involved, suggests it might be due to changing times
- AR Rahman's Clarification
- India is his home, intentions misunderstood
- Waheeda Rehman's Age
- 87 years old
- AR Rahman's Interview
- BBC Asian Network
- Waheeda Rehman's Interview
- SCREEN
Quotes
AR Rahman
Oscar-winning composer and musician
“Bala's father had told him to do something for the country. So, he said we should do 'Vande Mataram.' I said if we plan to do 'Vande Mataram,' it should be done to reach out to the youth, from every religion, all around the world, and all the NRIs for them to feel a sense of belonging and feel like they have a home.”
indianexpress.com
“People who are not creative have the power now to decide things and this might have been a communal thing also but not in my face. It comes to me as Chinese whispers that they booked you but the music company went ahead and hired their five composers.”
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Sources
When AR Rahman said he composed ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ because of what Prophet said about Islam: ‘Being patriotic is half of it’
Waheeda Rehman on AR Rahman 'communal' remark row: 'Kaam toh upar neeche hota hi rehta hai'
Waheeda Rehman responds to AR Rahman controversy, says industry work changes with time, not religion
EXCLUSIVE | Waheeda Rehman reacts to AR Rahman’s Bollywood is ‘communal’ comment: ‘Yeh mulk hamara hai’
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