Taslima Nasreen Slams AR Rahman's 'Communal' Remarks, Says 'Does Not Suit Him To Be Pitied'

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News18•19-01-2026, 16:58
Taslima Nasreen Slams AR Rahman's 'Communal' Remarks, Says 'Does Not Suit Him To Be Pitied'
- •Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen criticized AR Rahman's recent comments on the Hindi film industry.
- •Nasreen argued that famous and wealthy artists like Rahman do not face the same prejudice as ordinary people.
- •She cited Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan as examples of successful Muslims in the industry.
- •Nasreen contrasted Rahman's situation with her own struggles as an atheist assumed to be Muslim, facing discrimination in housing and healthcare.
- •She concluded that Rahman, revered by all communities, should not be pitied, despite his claims of declining work due to communal reasons.
Why It Matters: Taslima Nasreen dismisses AR Rahman's 'communal' claims, highlighting privilege of famous artists over ordinary people.
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