AR Rahman Calls Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' a 'Divisive Film', Praises Bravery Theme

• Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman described Vicky Kaushal's upcoming historical drama 'Chhaava' as a "divisive film" in an interview with BBC Asian Network.
• Despite calling it divisive, Rahman expressed honor in composing for the film, highlighting its core theme of bravery and the emotional resonance of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's legacy.
• Rahman also commented on his reduced work in Hindi cinema, suggesting a power shift to "people who are not creative" and hinting at potential bias, though not directly communal.
• He believes his sincerity and craft will naturally bring projects, rather than actively seeking work.
• Industry figures like Javed Akhtar and Shobhaa De offered contrasting views, with Akhtar attributing Rahman's reduced work to his stature and De calling the communal remark "dangerous" for Bollywood.

Why It Matters: AR Rahman labels 'Chhaava' divisive but honors its bravery theme, sparking debate on Bollywood's power dynamics.