Archive · 24 Jan 2026
AR Rahman's Bias Claims Spark Industry Debate
AR Rahman, a famous music composer, said he thinks there might be some unfair treatment in the Hindi movie industry because of his background.
This made some people upset, and others disagreed with him.
Ranvir Shorey, an actor, said he doesn't think the issue is about communal bias but rather about Rahman charging a lot and facing political and feudal biases.
Ram Gopal Varma, a director, said the film industry is only about making money and doesn't care about caste or religion.
Both Shorey and Varma agree that everyone in the industry faces their own struggles and biases, but they have different opinions on what those biases are.
It's important for people to understand that there are many kinds of biases and to work hard despite them.
AR Rahman attributed the slowdown in his work to 'shifting power dynamics' and possible 'communal bias' in the Hindi film industry.
Ranvir Shorey suggested that Rahman's high charges might be a factor in his reduced work and argued that biases are more about power and politics.
Shorey shared that he has faced political and feudal biases, not communal, and believes that blaming only one kind of bias is not productive.
Ram Gopal Varma stated that the film industry is about making money and doesn't care about caste or religion.
Both Rahman and Shorey agree that every artist faces their own battles and biases in the industry.
- Who
- AR Rahman, Ranvir Shorey, Ram Gopal Varma
- What
- Controversy over AR Rahman's remarks on communal bias in the Hindi film industry
- When
- Recent, specific dates not mentioned
- Where
- Hindi film industry, India
- Why
- AR Rahman's claim of losing work due to bias sparked debate
- AR Rahman's Claim
- Communal bias and shifting power dynamics in the Hindi film industry
- Ranvir Shorey's Reaction
- High charges and political/feudal biases as factors
- Rahman's Work Slowdown
- Reduced work in the Hindi film industry over the last eight years
- Shorey's Personal Experience
- Faced political and feudal biases, not communal
- RGV's Perspective
- Film industry is about making money, not caste or religion
- Industry Struggles
- Every artist faces their own battles and biases
Sources
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