Shaan, Mahadevan, Jalota Counter AR Rahman: "No Communalism in Music"

• Singer Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Anup Jalota responded to AR Rahman's 'communal' statement regarding the music industry.
• Shaan stated that he too has faced periods without work but never took it personally, emphasizing that work availability is not in artists' hands.
• Shaan asserted that there is no communal or minority aspect in music, citing the success of minority superstars in the last 30 years as proof.
• Anup Jalota defended Rahman, highlighting his hard work and numerous excellent projects, stating that Rahman has achieved 25 years' worth of work in just five.
• Shankar Mahadevan pointed out that decisions about song releases and promotions are often made by non-musical individuals, leading to outcomes not desired by artists.

Why It Matters: Shaan, Mahadevan, and Jalota reject the idea of communalism in music, emphasizing artistic merit and external decision-making.