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Ramayana Song Sparks Sufi-Qawwali Debate
3 Nov
Summary
- The song 'Mangal Rang' from 'Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend' faces criticism.
- Critics argue the song's Sufi-qawwali influences are out of place.
- Armaan Malik defended the music's purity and devotion to onscreen love.
The song 'Mangal Rang' from 'Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend' is currently at the center of a musical controversy. Objections have been raised by critics who feel the track's incorporation of Sufi-qawwali elements is incongruous with the film's depiction of the Hindu epic. The song, which features the wedding sequence of Lord Rama and Sita, has also drawn comparisons to AR Rahman's previous works.
Armaan Malik, who lent his voice to the Kannada version 'Mangala Sangama,' has responded to the criticisms. In a recent interview, Malik emphasized that the music team's unified goal was to capture the pure love and divinity shown onscreen. He acknowledged that artistic interpretation is subjective but stressed his focus on conveying the moment's deep devotion with respect.
Malik also praised lead actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi for their portrayals of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, respectively. He noted their grace and dignity brought purity to the song's visual narrative. The singer highlighted how actors of their caliber internalize music, making the song come alive and connect with audiences as intended.
'Ramayana' boasts an extensive cast, including Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The film's second part, 'Ramayana: Part 2,' has had its release date moved from Diwali 2027 to Diwali 2028.
