Shobhaa De Calls AR Rahman's Bollywood Communal Tension Claim 'Dangerous'

• Shobhaa De reacted to AR Rahman's comment about facing discrimination and a 'change in power' in Bollywood.
• Rahman suggested a 'communal issue' might be behind his reduced work in the Hindi film industry.
• De stated that Bollywood has been 'free from communal tension' for the past 50 years, calling Rahman's comment 'very dangerous'.
• She emphasized that talent, not religion, determines opportunities in the industry.
• Rahman clarified he hears 'whispers' about being booked but then replaced by music company's preferred musicians.

Why It Matters: Shobhaa De strongly refutes AR Rahman's suggestion of communal tension affecting Bollywood opportunities.