Bollywood Rejects AR Rahman's Communal Bias Claim: De, Shaan, Akhtar Speak Out
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Moneycontrol•17-01-2026, 13:35
Bollywood Rejects AR Rahman's Communal Bias Claim: De, Shaan, Akhtar Speak Out
- •AR Rahman suggested his declining Hindi film assignments might be due to communal bias, though he clarified he hadn't directly experienced discrimination.
- •Shobhaa De strongly dismissed Rahman's comments as "dangerous," stating Bollywood has been largely free of communal tension for 50 years.
- •De emphasized that talent, not religion, determines opportunities in Bollywood, urging Rahman to reconsider his remarks.
- •Singer Shaan also denied communal bias, attributing less work to personal preferences and industry dynamics, not minority status.
- •Javed Akhtar echoed these sentiments, stating he has never felt communal bias in the industry and that Rahman is highly respected.
Why It Matters: Veteran industry figures Shobhaa De, Shaan, and Javed Akhtar reject AR Rahman's communal bias claims in Bollywood.
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