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Manoj Muntashir Challenges AR Rahman's Discrimination Claims
10 Aug
Summary
- Manoj Muntashir questioned AR Rahman's work on a film he called propaganda.
- Muntashir suggested Rahman's industry struggles stem from relationships, not faith.
- Rahman had previously spoken of facing discrimination in Bollywood due to religion.
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has contested AR Rahman's recent claims of facing discrimination in the Hindi film industry due to his religious identity. Muntashir publicly questioned Rahman's decision to compose music for the film 'Chhaava,' especially if he considered it "propaganda."
Muntashir stated that Rahman must have read the script before agreeing to the project. He suggested that the music director's current challenges in securing work might stem from poor professional relationships, rather than his faith.
Rahman had previously shared with the BBC that he experienced discrimination in Bollywood, attributing it partly to a "communal thing" and a shift in power towards less creative individuals over the past eight years.
Muntashir contrasted this with other Muslim figures who achieved prominence in India, implying that religion was not a barrier for them. He believes there could be multiple reasons for Rahman's career trajectory, including possibly strained industry connections or the reception of his recent songs.
