AR Rahman received new accusations
M
Moneycontrol22-01-2026, 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'.

More like this

Loading more articles...