AR Rahman Faces Backlash: Ayodhya Saints Call Him 'Jihadi' Over 'Communal' Bollywood Remark

• Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman stated in an interview that he faces difficulty getting work due to perceived communalism in Hindi cinema.
• Ayodhya saints, including Jagat Guru Paramhansacharya Maharaj, protested Rahman's statement, calling him a 'jihadi' and criticizing his religious conversion.
• Paramhansacharya Maharaj claimed Rahman targets Sanatan Dharma and should not get work, stating he is 'neither of Ram nor of Rahim'.
• Deveshacharya Ji Maharaj of Siddhapeeth Hanumangarhi countered, saying Rahman's talent has diminished and he cannot always dominate the industry.
• Diwakacharya Maharaj echoed that Rahman is a 'jihadi' and changing religion for convenience doesn't guarantee work, citing his lack of consistency and rise of new talent.

Why It Matters: AR Rahman's 'communal' Bollywood remark sparked outrage from Ayodhya saints, who labeled him a 'jihadi'.