AR Rahman's Daughters Defend Him Amid 'Communal' Remark Controversy

• AR Rahman's daughters, Raheema and Khatija, have publicly supported their father following controversy over his comments about declining Bollywood work.
• Rahman had suggested to BBC Asian Network that a 'communal thing' might be behind his reduced work in the Hindi film industry over the past eight years.
• The Oscar-winning composer later clarified his remarks, stating they were misunderstood and he did not intend to cause pain.
• Raheema and Khatija shared a post by music composer Kailas, who defended Rahman's right to express his experience and criticized the 'hate speech' directed at him.
• Kailas emphasized Rahman's global contribution to music and Indian culture, stating that expressing a personal view should not lead to public humiliation or character assassination.

Why It Matters: AR Rahman's daughters and a fellow composer defend his right to free expression amid controversy.