AR Rahman clarifies his communal bias remark after backlash: Better we move on
After AR Rahman's comments on the industry's "communal" nature sparked outrage, the composer has addressed the backlash. Reflecting on his clarification, Rahman insisted on moving forward, stating that those who know him do not require any further explanation.
After AR Rahman’s comments hinting at a "communal" atmosphere in the Hindi film industry sparked a major controversy, the composer eventually shared a clarification. When recently questioned about the incident, he mentioned that he had put the episode behind him and moved on.
Rahman, in an interview with Noise and Grains podcast, opened up on the outrage over his remarks despite issuing clarification. He said, "See, in life you have to prepare. And we have to prepare for everything." While reflecting on his clarification, the composer insisted to move on from the conversation and shift to something else because "we all know."
"But you know what, it’s better we move on with something else because people who know you don’t need an explanation. And when you explain, they won’t listen to you, those who don’t," he added.
In a recent interview with BBC Asian Network, Rahman addressed the drop in his film projects, suggesting a shift in industry power dynamics. The Oscar-winning composer highlighted that while he hasn't faced direct hostility, "It might be a communal thing also" behind the scenes.
Regarding his approach to his career now, Rahman emphasised, "Maybe I never get to know about this. Maybe it was concealed, 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," he added.
Reacting to Rahman's comments, actor Rani Mukerji highlighted that the industry operates without discrimination and is secular in nature.
After AR Rahman’s comments hinting at a "communal" atmosphere in the Hindi film industry sparked a major controversy, the composer eventually shared a clarification. When recently questioned about the incident, he mentioned that he had put the episode behind him and moved on.
Rahman, in an interview with Noise and Grains podcast, opened up on the outrage over his remarks despite issuing clarification. He said, "See, in life you have to prepare. And we have to prepare for everything." While reflecting on his clarification, the composer insisted to move on from the conversation and shift to something else because "we all know."
"But you know what, it’s better we move on with something else because people who know you don’t need an explanation. And when you explain, they won’t listen to you, those who don’t," he added.
In a recent interview with BBC Asian Network, Rahman addressed the drop in his film projects, suggesting a shift in industry power dynamics. The Oscar-winning composer highlighted that while he hasn't faced direct hostility, "It might be a communal thing also" behind the scenes.
Regarding his approach to his career now, Rahman emphasised, "Maybe I never get to know about this. Maybe it was concealed, 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," he added.
Reacting to Rahman's comments, actor Rani Mukerji highlighted that the industry operates without discrimination and is secular in nature.