Paresh Rawal Backs AR Rahman Amid 'Vande Mataram' Row, Calls Him 'Our Pride'

• Veteran actor Paresh Rawal publicly supported AR Rahman on X (formerly Twitter) amidst a recent controversy.
• Rawal referred to the Oscar-winning music composer as the country's "pride," stating, "We love you, sir. You are our pride."
• AR Rahman had posted a video on Instagram clarifying his connection to India, music, and culture, following misunderstandings about his previous comments.
• Rahman emphasized that his intention has always been to uplift and serve through music, expressing gratitude for being Indian and for the freedom of expression it allows.
• The controversy began after Rahman's interview with BBC Asian Network, where he discussed a slowdown in his Hindi film industry work, attributing it to industry changes.

Why It Matters: Paresh Rawal supports AR Rahman, calling him a national pride, as Rahman clarifies his intentions amid controversy.