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Shergill: Communal Bias in Bollywood Real
2 Jul
Summary
- Singer links AR Rahman's concerns to industry bias.
- Film financing shifts towards alleged propaganda cinema.
- Lyrics downgraded importance post-Rahman's Hindi debut.
Singer-songwriter Rabbi Shergill has voiced support for AR Rahman's recent remarks regarding potential communal bias within India's entertainment industry. Shergill stated that such concerns are difficult to dismiss given the current climate.
Shergill connected Rahman's comments to a perceived shift in film financing towards what he described as 'propaganda cinema.' He cited recent commercially successful films as examples of politically charged movies that may not offer unbiased perspectives.
Expanding on the issue, Shergill noted a global trend of right-wing ideologies gaining prominence, influencing various countries. He suggested that political currents are increasingly shaping global and regional landscapes, impacting nations like Pakistan, China, and Sri Lanka.
In a separate discussion, Shergill commented on AR Rahman's influence on Hindi film music, suggesting that post-Rahman, lyrics became secondary. He argued that this devaluation of lyrics diminishes the importance of expression and human existence in film music.
