Rani Mukerji Rejects AR Rahman's 'Communal' Claim, Calls Bollywood 'Most Secular'
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Rani Mukerji Rejects AR Rahman's 'Communal' Claim, Calls Bollywood 'Most Secular'
- •Rani Mukerji disagreed with AR Rahman's recent remarks about alleged communal bias in Bollywood.
- •She stated that Bollywood is the 'most secular place' and believes there is 'no discrimination' based on caste or religion.
- •Mukerji emphasized that in her 30 years in the industry, she has never experienced such discrimination.
- •She highlighted that in Bollywood, 'merit matters' and work speaks for itself, with audience connection determining success.
- •AR Rahman had previously spoken about non-creative people deciding things and hinted at a 'communal thing' through 'Chinese whispers', later clarifying his intentions.
Why It Matters: Rani Mukerji dismisses AR Rahman's communal bias claims, asserting Bollywood is a secular industry where merit prevails.
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