Ar Rahman Controversy
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Chhaava Writer Rishi Virmani Breaks Silence After AR Rahman Calls Vicky Kaushal Starrer A "Divisive Film": "Hard To Believe"
- Sunday February 22, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Anjali Choudhury
The controversy began after AR Rahman shared his candid thoughts on Chhaava during a conversation with BBC
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Leslee Lewis Reacts To AR Rahman's 'Communal Remark' Row: "Don't Have Time To Listen To Other Singers"
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Entertainment | Tanisha Bhattacharya
The controversy began when AR Rahman described getting less work in the Hindi film industry as "a communal thing"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Anuradha Paudwal Reacts To AR Rahman's 'Communal' Remark: 'Nothing Can Affect His Career'
- Thursday February 12, 2026
- Entertainment | Asian News International
Anuradha Paudwal added, "I have never met him personally, but his music tells that he is a very saintly person"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Amid 'Communal' Remark Row, AR Rahman Says, "When You Explain, They Won't Listen To You"
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Hardika Gupta
AR Rahman had previously faced backlash after hinting at the "communal" nature of the Hindi film industry, a comment that sparked debate online
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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After 'Communal' Remark, AR Rahman Says How Messages Get 'Corrupted' On The Way
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
AR Rahman said, "This is a good exercise to see how information gets misunderstood"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Shankar Mahadevan On AR Rahman's 'Communal' Remark: 'Non-Music People Decide Fate Of Your Music'
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Abira Dhar Rao
The Oscar-winning composer recently reflected on a power shift he has observed over the last eight years
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Author Taslima Nasreen Reacts To AR Rahman's 'Communal' Remark: "The Rich And Famous Never Face Difficulties"
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Radhika Sharma
Many personalities, including Javed Akhtar, Leslie Lewis, Shaan, and Hariharan, have weighed in on AR Rahman's comments
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Varun Grover Backs AR Rahman Amid "Communal" Remark Row: 'He Was Forced To Issue Apology'
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Sharing the music video of O Paalanhaare, a popular song composed by Rahman for the film Lagaan, on his X account, Grover criticised the reaction to the composer's remarks
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Amid "Communal" Remark Row, AR Rahman Releases New Track Mayile From Prabhu Deva's Moonwalk
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
After facing sustained backlash online, AR Rahman shared his perspective through a video message on social media on Sunday
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Paresh Rawal Reacts To AR Rahman's Clarification Video Amid 'Communal' Remark Controversy: "You Are Our Pride"
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Entertainment | Asian News International
The controversy began after AR Rahman stated that work from the Hindi film industry had slowed down for him in recent years
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Chinmayi Sripada Reacts To Claims Alleging That AR Rahman Refused To Sing Vande Mataram In An Interview
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Anjali Choudhury
Chinmayi set the record straight, pointing to her own experience of performing with AR Rahman
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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AR Rahman Breaks Silence On "Communal" Remark Controversy: "Never Wished To Cause Pain"
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
AR Rahman said that work from the Hindi film industry has slowed for him in recent years
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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AR Rahman Faces Flak For Rendition Of Bengali Poet Nazrul Islam's Freedom Struggle Song
- Saturday November 11, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
A controversy has erupted over AR Rahman's rendition of a popular song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in a new Bollywood film, with the litterateur's family and common people expressing outrage over the "distortion" in rhythm and tunes.
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www.ndtv.com
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At Sarkar Crew Get-Together, Mixer Grinder Is Icing On Top Of Cake
- Monday November 12, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Days after calling a truce with the ruling AIADMK on the controversy surrounding the latter's freebee schemes, the 'Sarkar' film crew had a little get-together with a cake drawing all the attention.
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www.ndtv.com
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AR Rahman Reacts To Tamil Songs Controversy: We Tried Our Best
- Sunday July 16, 2017
- India News | Reported by Rohit Khilnani, Written by Gitanjali Roy
Musician A R Rahman has reacted to the controversy over his concert in London earlier this month. He told NDTV that he 'tries his best' and is 'nothing' without the support he receives from his fans
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www.ndtv.com
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Chhaava Writer Rishi Virmani Breaks Silence After AR Rahman Calls Vicky Kaushal Starrer A "Divisive Film": "Hard To Believe"
- Sunday February 22, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Anjali Choudhury
The controversy began after AR Rahman shared his candid thoughts on Chhaava during a conversation with BBC
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Leslee Lewis Reacts To AR Rahman's 'Communal Remark' Row: "Don't Have Time To Listen To Other Singers"
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Entertainment | Tanisha Bhattacharya
The controversy began when AR Rahman described getting less work in the Hindi film industry as "a communal thing"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Anuradha Paudwal Reacts To AR Rahman's 'Communal' Remark: 'Nothing Can Affect His Career'
- Thursday February 12, 2026
- Entertainment | Asian News International
Anuradha Paudwal added, "I have never met him personally, but his music tells that he is a very saintly person"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Amid 'Communal' Remark Row, AR Rahman Says, "When You Explain, They Won't Listen To You"
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Hardika Gupta
AR Rahman had previously faced backlash after hinting at the "communal" nature of the Hindi film industry, a comment that sparked debate online
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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After 'Communal' Remark, AR Rahman Says How Messages Get 'Corrupted' On The Way
- Monday February 2, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
AR Rahman said, "This is a good exercise to see how information gets misunderstood"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Shankar Mahadevan On AR Rahman's 'Communal' Remark: 'Non-Music People Decide Fate Of Your Music'
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Abira Dhar Rao
The Oscar-winning composer recently reflected on a power shift he has observed over the last eight years
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Author Taslima Nasreen Reacts To AR Rahman's 'Communal' Remark: "The Rich And Famous Never Face Difficulties"
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Radhika Sharma
Many personalities, including Javed Akhtar, Leslie Lewis, Shaan, and Hariharan, have weighed in on AR Rahman's comments
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Varun Grover Backs AR Rahman Amid "Communal" Remark Row: 'He Was Forced To Issue Apology'
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Sharing the music video of O Paalanhaare, a popular song composed by Rahman for the film Lagaan, on his X account, Grover criticised the reaction to the composer's remarks
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Amid "Communal" Remark Row, AR Rahman Releases New Track Mayile From Prabhu Deva's Moonwalk
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
After facing sustained backlash online, AR Rahman shared his perspective through a video message on social media on Sunday
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Paresh Rawal Reacts To AR Rahman's Clarification Video Amid 'Communal' Remark Controversy: "You Are Our Pride"
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Entertainment | Asian News International
The controversy began after AR Rahman stated that work from the Hindi film industry had slowed down for him in recent years
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Chinmayi Sripada Reacts To Claims Alleging That AR Rahman Refused To Sing Vande Mataram In An Interview
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Anjali Choudhury
Chinmayi set the record straight, pointing to her own experience of performing with AR Rahman
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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AR Rahman Breaks Silence On "Communal" Remark Controversy: "Never Wished To Cause Pain"
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
AR Rahman said that work from the Hindi film industry has slowed for him in recent years
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
AR Rahman Faces Flak For Rendition Of Bengali Poet Nazrul Islam's Freedom Struggle Song
- Saturday November 11, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
A controversy has erupted over AR Rahman's rendition of a popular song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in a new Bollywood film, with the litterateur's family and common people expressing outrage over the "distortion" in rhythm and tunes.
-
www.ndtv.com
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At Sarkar Crew Get-Together, Mixer Grinder Is Icing On Top Of Cake
- Monday November 12, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Days after calling a truce with the ruling AIADMK on the controversy surrounding the latter's freebee schemes, the 'Sarkar' film crew had a little get-together with a cake drawing all the attention.
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www.ndtv.com
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AR Rahman Reacts To Tamil Songs Controversy: We Tried Our Best
- Sunday July 16, 2017
- India News | Reported by Rohit Khilnani, Written by Gitanjali Roy
Musician A R Rahman has reacted to the controversy over his concert in London earlier this month. He told NDTV that he 'tries his best' and is 'nothing' without the support he receives from his fans
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www.ndtv.com