AR Rahman’s clarification video over the communal bias row is now going viral on social media. While some people are criticising the musician for his views,
his fans have been extending support to him on social media. Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has reacted to AR Rahman’s video statement on X. The Hera Pheri actor extended his support to the Oscar-winning music composer on social media. Paresh Rawal stated that AR Rahman is a pride of our country. For the unversed, Rahman had said that he has been experiencing communal bias and prejudice in the Hindi film industry for the past eight years.
AR Rahman gets support from Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal has reacted to AR Rahman’s video statement on X. He showed his support to the musician amid backlash on social media. Paresh wrote, “We love you sir. You are our pride with folded hands and heart emojis.”
Due to his support for AR Rahman, many netizens have started trolling Paresh Rawal in the comments section.
For the unversed, AR Rahman, in his video statement, said, “Dear friends, music has always been my way of connecting, celebrating and honouring a culture. India is my inspiration, my teacher and my home. I understand that intentions can sometimes be misunderstood, but my purpose has always been to uplift, honour and serve through music. I have never wished to cause pain and I hope my sincerity is felt. I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables to create a space which always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices."
He concluded his statement by saying, “From nurturing Jala presented at the Wave Summit in front of the Honourable Prime Minister and Ruhi Noor, to collaborating with the young Naga musicians, to create a string orchestra, to mentoring the Sunshine Orchestra, also building Secret Mountain, India's first multicultural virtual band and the honour of scoring Ramayana alongside Hans Zimmer, each journey has strengthened my purpose."
What did AR Rahman say in BBC interview?
AR Rahman had given a controversial statement to the BBC. He said, “Maybe I never get to know of this; maybe it was concealed by God but I didn’t feel any of this. Maybe in the past eight years because a power shift has happened and people who are not creative have the power now. It might be a communal thing also… but it is not in my face. It comes to me as Chinese whispers that they booked you but the music company went ahead and hired their 5 composers. I say good, I have more time to chill with my family. I am not in search for work. I don’t want to go in search for work. I want work to come to me; my sincerity to earn work. Whatever I deserve, I get.”
On the professional front, AR Rahman has composed music for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. He collaborated with Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer for the Ranbir Kapoor starrer.
