AR Rahman Reveals Bollywood's 'Communal' Shift, Lack of Work for 8 Years

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News18•16-01-2026, 12:53
AR Rahman Reveals Bollywood's 'Communal' Shift, Lack of Work for 8 Years
- •Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman expressed his pain over significantly reduced work in Bollywood for the past 8 years.
- •He attributes the decline to a 'power shift' in the industry and potential 'communal thinking' among those now in power.
- •Rahman shared that he hears rumors of music companies replacing him with their preferred composers despite initial bookings.
- •He recalled his early struggles as an 'outsider' due to language barriers, learning Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi to integrate.
- •Despite current challenges, Rahman is working on Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' and trusts the integrity of his work.
Why It Matters: AR Rahman highlights a concerning shift in Bollywood, citing communalism and power dynamics for his reduced work.
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