Rani Mukerji reacts to AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark on Bollywood: ‘It’s the most secular place to be… here, merit matters’ | Hindi Movie News

Rani Mukerji, who is gearing up to reprise her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, has weighed in on AR Rahman’s recent remark suggesting that Bollywood has become “communal.” In a recent interview, the actress firmly dismissed the claim, calling the Hindi film industry one of the most inclusive spaces she has experienced.Addressing…

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Baba Azmi dismisses AR Rahman’s claim of communal divide in Bollywood: ‘You don’t see who wrote the songs — Muslim or Hindu — in Lagaan’ | Hindi Movie News

AR Rahman recently found himself at the centre of a storm after hinting that he may have lost work in Bollywood over the past eight years due to growing communal undercurrents. His remarks triggered sharp reactions across the industry and social media, drawing criticism from some and cautious disagreement from others. While Rahman later issued…

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Mamta Kulkarni refutes AR Rahman’s communal remark, says ‘Aamir Khan made tea in my kitchen, changed in my bedroom’ recalling camaraderie in the industry |

Actress Mamta Kulkarni who left Bollywood long ago, is still remembered for movies like ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Sabse Bada Khiladi’, ‘Waqt Hamara Hai’ and many others. In a recent interview, Mamta took a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the warmth and closeness that defined the Hindi film industry in the 1990s. She had shared screen…

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When AR Rahman said that the teachings of Islam inspired him to make ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ song: ‘Being patriotic to your country is half of it’ |

AR Rahman has been in the news for his recent comments where he hinted that the industry may be getting communal and that’s the reason why, he’s been getting less work in Hindi cinema since the last eight years. Later, he issued a clarification after facing backlash on the internet for the same, stating that…

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Mukesh Rishi reacts to AR Rahman’s communal remarks, ‘When God has given you so much, you shouldn’t complain anymore’ | Hindi Movie News

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently stirred controversy with his comments about his experience working in the Hindi film industry. Speaking about receiving fewer work offers in Bollywood, Rahman said that over the past eight years, a shift in power dynamics and “communal” factors — referring to religion, regional identity and industry politics — may have…

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‘Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan they are all stars,’ says ‘Ramayan’ actor Arun Govil as he disagrees with AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark | Hindi Movie News

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently found himself at the centre of a heated debate after the remarks he made during a recent interview. He revealed during the conversation that he’s been getting less work in Hindi cinema since the last eight years and the reason for it could be because the decision making is increasingly…

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Ram Gopal Varma doesn’t agree with AR Rahman’s communal comment: ‘Film industry is only about money; when SP Balasubrahmanyam was taken for Maine Pyar Kiya..’ | Hindi Movie News

AR Rahman has been in the news for his recent comments in an interview. The Oscar winning composer said that since the last eight years, he’s getting less work in Bollywood and that perhaps could be because of the industry getting more communal. He also called ‘Chhaava’ a film that cashed in on divisiveness. These…

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‘I don’t know who AR Rahman is’: When Nandamuri Balakrishna’s remark raised eyebrows despite their collaboration in Nippu Ravva | Telugu Movie News

Once, in a 2021 interview, Nandamuri Balakrishna had made a remark about Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman that stirred controversy. The Telugu star claimed he neither knew Rahman nor cared about his achievements. A short clip from that interview has often been discussed on social media.Speaking to TV9, Balakrishna said, “I don’t know who Rahman is….

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‘AR Rahman doesn’t understand Hindi’: Rabbi Shergill says poetry took a backseat in Rahman’s compositions | Hindi Movie News

Singer Rabbi Shergill, best known for Bulla Ki Jaana and Tere Bin, has shared a candid view on working with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman. While praising Rahman’s musical brilliance, Shergill said that lyrics often become “secondary” in Rahman’s compositions, largely because Hindi is not the composer’s primary language.Speaking on Divas Gupta’s podcast, Shergill said, “I…

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Top 5 Entertainment News: From Timothée Chalamet’s Oscars record to Rani Mukerji’s candid admission, here are the top buzzing stories of the day |

On January 22, 2026, the entertainment world was buzzing with excitement as Timothée Chalamet and Emma Stone made waves at the Oscars, marking significant milestones in their careers. In a show of solidarity, veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal supported Deepika Padukone’s push for more humane working hours while Jaaved Jaaferi weighed in on AR Rahman’s recent…

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