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AR Rahman's music is 'not pro poetry or pro lyrics', says Rabbi Shergill

AR Rahman's music is 'not pro poetry or pro lyrics', says Rabbi Shergill

Updated on Jan 23, 2026, 9:48 AM IST

RGV claims Rahman didn't compose Oscar-winning Jai Ho? Director reacts

Ram Gopal Varma worked with AR Rahman on Rangeela.

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 3:29 PM IST

UAE's 1st female filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja defends AR Rahman against backlash

AR Rahman is a legend who deserves respect, not noise, says UAE filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja.

Updated on Jan 21, 2026, 2:01 PM IST

Anup Jalota trolls AR Rahman after row: ‘Dobara Hindu ho jaayein’

Recently, Rahman made headlines for his communal remark, which sparked widespread backlash.

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 9:12 AM IST

Taslima Nasreen slams Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark, says look at SRK's success

Author Taslima Nasreen has reacted to AR Rahman's 'communal' remark.

Updated on Jan 20, 2026, 11:35 AM IST

Imtiaz Ali backs AR Rahman amid ‘communal’ remark backlash

Imtiaz Ali has worked closely with AR Rahman on several films.

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 10:42 AM IST

AR Rahman's son shares old video of PM Modi praising his father amid controvesy

AR Rahman's son, Ameen, defended his father fiercely on social media.

Updated on Jan 20, 2026, 10:17 AM IST

When Laxman Utekar said there was no one better than AR Rahman for Chhaava

AR Rahman recently faced backlash about his statements on Chhaava.

Updated on Jan 19, 2026, 12:05 PM IST

AR Rahman's children break silence as Kailas Menon calls out hate speech

AR Rahman's daughters Khatija and Raheema have spoken up in his support.

Updated on Jan 19, 2026, 11:06 AM IST

AR Rahman calls winning Oscar a ‘burden’: You’re not motivated to do anything

Rahman explained that he consciously decided to go on a “rampage” and keep working relentlessly, taking on film after film and composing back-to-back songs.

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 9:05 AM IST

Varun Grover defends AR Rahman amid backlash for ‘communal’ comment

Lyricist Varun Grover has commented on the backlash surrounding AR Rahman.

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 6:11 PM IST

‘You are our pride’: Paresh Rawal reacts to AR Rahman's clarification

Paresh Rawal responded to AR Rahman's clarification video.

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 4:27 PM IST

‘Truth about today’s India’: Mehbooba backs AR Rahman's ‘communalism’ remark

Combination photo of former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti (L), music composer AR Rahman (M) and lyricist Javed AKhtar (R).

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 7:19 PM IST

AR Rahman breaks silence after backlash: ‘Never wished to cause pain’

AR Rahman released a video statement to address recent backlash about his statements.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 10:46 AM IST

Chinmayi defends AR Rahman against claim that he refused to sing Vande Mataram

Chinmayi slammed claims that AR Rahman refused to sing Vande Mataram.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 8:57 AM IST

AR Rahman's ‘communal thing’ remark on losing work sparks row, BJP reacts

AR Rahman alleges "power shift" in industry, says "less work has been coming his way"

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 10:36 AM IST

AR Rahman, Sonu, Shaan, pay tribute to Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan at Haazri

AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shaan and Hariharan paid a musical tribute to Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan at Haazri

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 1:42 AM IST

Shobhaa De says Bollywood is free of communal tension after Rahman's comment

Shobhaa De reacted to AR Rahman's recent comment on Bollywood.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 4:53 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut says she cried after being told she can't wear Masaba Gupta saree

Kangana Ranaut has called out Masaba Gupta in her latest comments.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 4:41 PM IST

Kangana says AR Rahman refused to meet her, called Emergency a ‘propaganda film’

Kangana Ranaut said that she has not met anyone as 'prejudiced and hateful' than AR Rahman.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 3:39 PM IST

AR Rahman says Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava cashed on the ‘divisiveness’

AR Rahman has admitted that Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava was a 'divisive' film.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 1:55 PM IST

AR Rahman hints at having lost work in Bollywood in past 8 years; here's why

AR Rahman talked about the recent power shift in Bollywood.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 10:13 AM IST

AR Rahman explains how he's scoring ‘iconic’ music for Ramayana with Hans Zimmer

AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer collaborate for Ramayana.

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 2:25 PM IST

The many flavours of the music season in Chennai

The hugely talented TM Krishna has spoken about what he considers a huge distortion, of one caste having hijacked Carnatic music to the near elimination of all non-Brahmin musicians (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026, 6:32 AM IST

Get to know... Neeti Mohan

Singer Neeti Mohan says living in the present is the best way to get through life.

Updated on Jan 9, 2026, 3:33 PM IST

Save the date, Mumbai

Save the date, Mumbai

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 6:36 AM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on December 20 in Delhi

Gram it: This is how Delhi woke up today! As a man bicycles amid dense fog in the morning hours, in Mayur Vihar, the talks of reduced visibility in the Capital continue. Over 100 flights were cancelled at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport amid such weather conditions.

Published on Dec 20, 2025, 11:38 AM IST

Weekend events you can’t miss in Delhi-NCR (Dec 19-21)

Opening the evening, Jhalaa, India’s first raag-based band, curated by AR Rahman, will set the tone with sounds rooted in tradition. (AR Rahman | Facebook page)

Published on Dec 18, 2025, 11:49 AM IST

AR Rahman to be honoured with Lakshminarayana International Award this month

AR Rahman is known for playing a key role in transforming the sound of Indian cinema.

Updated on Dec 12, 2025, 7:52 PM IST

Tere Ishk Mein box office day 4: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's film beats Raanjhanaa

Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 4: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon impress with their intense performances.

Published on Dec 1, 2025, 10:24 PM IST

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