Manoj Tiwari 'Shocked' by AR Rahman's 'Communal' Hindi Cinema Remark

• AR Rahman's statement calling Hindi cinema 'communal' sparked widespread controversy.
• Manoj Tiwari expressed surprise and disagreement, stating that success and failure are not linked to communalism.
• Singer Shaan also denied communalism in the music industry, attributing work issues to personal or professional reasons.
• Rahman later clarified his statement, emphasizing India as his inspiration and regretting any hurt caused.
• AR Rahman is a globally acclaimed composer, honored with Padma Bhushan, known for his work in Tamil, Hindi, and global cinema.

Why It Matters: AR Rahman's 'communal' remark on Hindi cinema drew industry criticism, leading to his clarification.