“Non-Creative People Control Decisions”:AR Rahman Blames Bollywood Power Shifts for Decline, Critics Say Weak Albums Also Hurt Legacy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:42am on 17 Jan 2026,Saturday Entertainment

Composer A R Rahman has blamed his reduced Bollywood work on industry changes. “Non-creative people now control decisions,” Rahman said in a recent interview, hinting at outsider bias and rumours.   Critics, however, say his post-2015 Hindi albums also hurt his standing. After Tamasha, films like Mohenjo Daro and Heropanti 2 failed to impress. “The music became forgettable,” many reviewers noted.   While Rahman’s South Indian projects remain strong, his inconsistent Bollywood output has weakened his legacy. Fans say a full-blooded comeback is still possible if the composer returns to bold choices.

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