AR Rahman Accused of Plagiarising 'Pudhu Vellai Mazhai' from Yanni's 1989 Track

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Moneycontrol•22-01-2026, 08:06
AR Rahman Accused of Plagiarising 'Pudhu Vellai Mazhai' from Yanni's 1989 Track
- •Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman faces new plagiarism allegations for his 1992 song 'Pudhu Vellai Mazhai'.
- •Social media users claim 'Pudhu Vellai Mazhai' from the film Roja is similar to Yanni's 1989 track 'Quiet Man'.
- •This controversy follows recent 'communal' remark allegations against Rahman, sparking further criticism.
- •Fans express disappointment, with some calling him a 'copycat' and questioning his maestro status.
- •Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma previously accused Rahman of not composing 'Jai Ho', claiming Sukhwinder Singh's involvement.
Why It Matters: AR Rahman faces renewed plagiarism accusations for 'Pudhu Vellai Mazhai' and past claims about 'Jai Ho'.
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