Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:23pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday Entertainment
Music composer A R Rahman has responded to criticism over his recent comments on Bollywood, which triggered strong reactions online. In a public statement, he said his words were misunderstood. “India is my inspiration, my teacher and my home,” Rahman said. He stressed that music has always been his way of uniting people. The statement featured visuals of Maa Tujhe Salaam performed at a cricket match. Rahman also spoke about projects celebrating India’s diversity, including mentoring young musicians and scoring Ramayana with Hans Zimmer. The controversy followed his interview with BBC Asian Network. (PC: India Today)
