Celebrated composer AR Rahman lately made headlines for his assertion on dropping work in Bollywood. Throughout an interview, he spoke a few energy shift within the business and hinted that communal bias could be the explanation for him dropping out on work. Now, a number of celebrities and political wings have reacted to this assertion.

Screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar disagreed with Rahman and mentioned that typically individuals are apprehensive in reaching out to him as a result of his stature and busy schedule. He instructed IANS, “I’ve by no means felt this fashion. I met folks right here in Mumbai. They’ve nice respect for him. Individuals might imagine that he has turn into very busy within the West. They might assume that his reveals are very massive. He spends a variety of time in these reveals. So, he might not be out there for us.”

Singer Shaan additionally reacted to the music maestro’s assertion and mentioned, “In the case of not getting work, I’m standing proper right here in entrance of you. I’ve sung a lot over time, but even I don’t get work at occasions. However I don’t take it personally, as a result of it’s a private matter; everybody has their very own pondering and their very own preferences. If there have been any such difficulty, I don’t assume there may be any communal or minority angle in music. Music doesn’t work that means. If that had been the case, then even our three superstars of the final 30 years, who you possibly can say additionally belong to minorities, wouldn’t have continued to develop. That’s not how it’s. Do good work, make good music, and don’t overthink these items.”

Singer Hariharan additionally weighed in. He mentioned, “I actually want there have been extra inventive folks, or a minimum of individuals who genuinely perceive music, taking these calls. It’s a must to take into consideration creativity first and cash later. Should you solely consider cash in relation to artwork, then who is aware of what the longer term will likely be.”

Throughout an interview with BBC Asian Community, the composer opened up about dropping work and attributed it to an influence shift within the business. Rahman mentioned, “Perhaps previously eight years, as a result of an influence shift has occurred, and people who find themselves not inventive have the facility now. It could be a communal factor additionally, however it’s not in my face. It involves me as Chinese language whispers that they booked you, however the music firm went forward and employed their 5 composers. I mentioned, ‘Oh, that’s nice, relaxation for me, I can relax with my household.”