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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‘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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‘Anomie’ release postponed: Bhavana and Rahman’s sci-fi thriller to arrive on February | Malayalam Movie News

Bhavana’s much-anticipated sci-fi thriller ‘Anomie’ has shifted its release date to February 6, 2026. While the makers haven’t specified a reason, industry speculation points to a crowded release window. The film, starring Bhavana and Rahman, is written and directed by Riyas Marath. Bhavana recently opened up about her deliberate break from Malayalam cinema, emphasizing it…

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Imtiaz Ali says AR Rahman’s remarks were ‘misconstrued’, ‘I don’t think there is any communal bias in the film industry’ | Hindi Movie News

Director Imtiaz Ali, who has collaborated extensively with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman on films such as Rockstar, Tamasha, Highway, and most recently Amar Singh Chamkila, has come out in support of the musician amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his recent remarks.Speaking to India Today, Imtiaz dismissed the idea of communal bias in the Hindi film…

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‘Two Oscars can be a burden,’ says AR Rahman revealing that people gaslighted him into believing he’s not making good music compared to his earlier work like ‘Roja’ | Hindi Movie News

While AR Rahman recently admitted that Hindi film projects have slowed down for him over the past eight years, he also pointed out that the last six years have been among the most intense and productive phases of his career. In a recent interview, the composer revealed that between 2019 and 2025, he worked on…

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Laxman Utekar on why he choose A R Rahamn for Chhaava’s music: ‘He asked me why do you want to make this film?’ |

The celebrated composer AR Rahman stirred conversations around the themes of division and power alterations impacting his contributions to Bollywood. In light of this, director Laxman Utekar came to Rahman’s defense for the film ‘Chhaava,’ asserting that the focus was on crafting a universally appealing narrative rather than sticking to regional stylings. AR Rahman has…

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'Shah Rukh Khan is a traitor': BJP targets KKR owner over picking Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman; Congress defends him

‘Shah Rukh Khan is a traitor’: BJP targets KKR owner over picking Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman; Congress defends him | India News

Shah Rukh Khan, Mustafizur Rahman NEW DELHI: Hindu religious leaders and BJP figures have launched sharp attacks on Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan over his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) selecting Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, while the Congress has stepped in to defend the actor, calling the remarks against him an attack on India’s…

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