BJP Rejects AR Rahman's 'Power Shift' Allegations in Bollywood
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News18•17-01-2026, 10:03
BJP Rejects AR Rahman's 'Power Shift' Allegations in Bollywood
- •Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman alleged a slowdown in Hindi film industry work due to 'power dynamics' and 'communal' factors.
- •BJP leaders, including Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and MLA Jitendra Kumar Gothwal, dismissed Rahman's claims, stating the industry operates on talent and merit.
- •BJP Minority Morcha president Syed Bhasha highlighted Rahman's continued success and awards, asserting opportunities depend on project success, not ruling party.
- •Opposition leaders like Waris Pathan, Husain Dalwai, Tariq Anwar, and Imran Masood expressed concern, calling for serious reflection on potential discrimination.
- •Former Delhi LG Najeeb Jung and All India Shia Personal Law Board's Maulana Yasoob Abbas acknowledged the existence of communal discrimination in some fields.
Why It Matters: BJP denies AR Rahman's claims of communal bias and power shifts affecting his work in the Hindi film industry.
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