Imtiaz Ali defended AR Rahman amid the controversy over his comments, saying the composer’s remarks were misunderstood and that he has never witnessed communal bias in the film industry
20 January,2026 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A R Rahman’s daughters Raheema and Khatija backed their father amid backlash over his remarks on declining Bollywood work. They shared a post defending his right to express his personal experience
19 January,2026 08:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
AR Rahman recently revealed how he would feel the pressure from people who complimented his 90's music, making him doubt his music now. The music composer also admitted that Oscars and other awards can be a burden
19 January,2026 12:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
AR Rahman has broken his silence on his recent remark about 'communal' bias in the industry after he faced massive backlash. Posting a video on social media, the singer clarified his comment and also reiterated his love for India
18 January,2026 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
