Anup Jalota to AR Rahman: "Become Hindu Again" Amidst 'Communal Bias' Row

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Moneycontrol•21-01-2026, 09:37
Anup Jalota to AR Rahman: "Become Hindu Again" Amidst 'Communal Bias' Row
- •AR Rahman sparked controversy by suggesting a 'communal bias' might be affecting his work in Hindi cinema due to political power shifts.
- •Veteran singer Anup Jalota disagreed with Rahman's claim, stating that he achieved great fame after converting to Islam.
- •Jalota suggested Rahman should convert back to Hinduism if he believes his current faith is hindering his film opportunities.
- •Rahman had previously indicated that he felt a 'power shift' in the last eight years led to non-creative people making decisions, potentially with communal undertones.
- •Rahman later clarified his statement, emphasizing India as his inspiration and that his intention was to uplift through music, not cause pain.
Why It Matters: Anup Jalota controversially advised AR Rahman to convert back to Hinduism if he feels religious bias affects his career.
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