AR Rahman landed in online controversy over remarks from a recent interview. His son AR Ameen responded by sharing throwback videos and photos featuring praise from PM Narendra Modi and honours from President Droupadi Murmu.
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When legends speak, the internet listens, and sometimes reacts. This week, Oscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman found himself in the middle of a noisy online storm after a few lines from an interview rubbed some people the wrong way. But before the outrage could get louder, his family stepped in. And they did it with pride, pictures, and powerful reminders.
Rahman was criticised online after he spoke about communalism in Bollywood and described the film ‘Chhaava’ as “divisive.”
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Social media users quickly jumped to conclusions. And soon, hashtags and heated opinions followed. As usual, the internet was faster than patience.
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That’s when AR Rahman’s son, AR Ameen, decided to speak. Not through long statements, but through receipts. Ameen, along with his sisters Khatija and Raheem, shared a series of throwback photos and videos on Instagram Stories to remind everyone who Rahman really is.
One striking video showed Rahman waving to a packed cricket stadium, while his global hit “Jai Ho” played loudly in the background.
Another showed him smiling beside President Droupadi Murmu, and yet another captured the moment he received a National Award from her.
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The posts didn’t stop there. Ameen also shared a clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising Rahman publicly. In the video, PM Modi says, “Be it AR Rahman’s music or Rajamouli’s storytelling, it has become a voice of Indian culture and won the hearts of crores of people worldwide.”
If that wasn’t enough, fans were treated to visuals of Rahman performing with Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Soon after the backlash, AR Rahman released a clarification video, calm and composed, just like his music.
“Music has always been my way of connecting, celebrating and honouring our culture,” he said. “India is my inspiration, my teacher and my home.”
He added that intentions can sometimes be misunderstood, but his goal has always been to uplift and serve through music, not hurt anyone.
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