Varun Grover Defends AR Rahman Amid Backlash Over 'Communal' Comment

• AR Rahman faced online backlash for calling Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' "divisive" and hinting at communal bias in the Hindi film industry.
• Rahman issued a clarification and apology, stating his words were misunderstood and reaffirming his connection to India and music.
• National Award-winning lyricist Varun Grover defended Rahman on X, criticizing the "toxic mob" for forcing an apology.
• Grover argued that Rahman's forced apology validated his original point about rising divisiveness in the industry.
• Rahman also spoke to BBC Asian Network about a "power shift" in Bollywood, suggesting non-creative people now hold power, potentially leading to communal issues.

Why It Matters: Varun Grover supported AR Rahman, stating his apology for 'communal' comments proved industry divisiveness.