Composer Salim Merchant shared his thoughts on A R Rahman’s comments regarding communal bias. He expressed disbelief in the presence of any bias, citing Rahman’s involvement in the music for the film “Ramayana,” a significant Indian mythological production. Salim emphasized that working on such a project contradicts the notion of communal bias.
Salim Merchant highlighted his perspective, stating that he disagrees with Rahman’s viewpoint. He acknowledged Rahman’s right to his own experiences but reiterated his belief that working on a Hindu epic like “Ramayana” signifies a lack of communal issues. Salim emphasized that this is his personal opinion and that Rahman may have his own reasons for his statements.
Recently, A R Rahman discussed facing limited opportunities in Bollywood. He mentioned instances where he felt sidelined in favor of other composers, attributing it to non-creative individuals making decisions. Rahman clarified that while he may have faced challenges, he did not intend to offend anyone and expressed his commitment to uplifting and honoring Indian culture through his music.
