AR Rahman Calls Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhava' a 'Divisive Film'

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Moneycontrol•17-01-2026, 15:54
AR Rahman Calls Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhava' a 'Divisive Film'
- •AR Rahman, composer for the hit film 'Chhava', described the Vicky Kaushal-starrer as 'controversial' and 'divisive' in a recent interview.
- •Rahman stated that the film capitalized on a 'divisive atmosphere' but aimed to show courage, despite his initial reservations about his role.
- •He questioned the use of 'Subhanallah' and 'Alhamdulillah' in negative contexts within the film, calling it clichéd.
- •Rahman believes audiences are smart enough to discern truth from manipulation and are not easily influenced by films.
- •The comments sparked a social media debate, with some users arguing 'Chhava' depicts history, not division.
Why It Matters: AR Rahman sparked controversy by calling 'Chhava' a 'divisive film' that capitalized on societal divisions.
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