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NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday extended its support to actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK after it emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, but failed to cross the majority mark.In a letter, the party which won 5 seats in the 243-membered assembly, said that its support will be conditional upon the TVK…
Music composer Salim Merchant recently shared his views on remarks made by fellow composer A. R. Rahman regarding possible communal bias in the film industry.In a conversation with (IANS), Salim addressed Rahman’s earlier statement about receiving limited work offers in Bollywood. While expressing respect for Rahman, Salim said he personally does not believe communal bias…
Two days after a fatal Holi dispute in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, a car and bike, allegedly belonging to an accused’s relative, were torched, escalating tensions. Heavy security is now in place as police investigate the vehicle burning and have arrested eight individuals in connection with the killing. NEW DELHI: Two days after 26-year-old Tarun was…
Music composer A. R. Rahman recently sparked debate after claiming that he has been receiving fewer opportunities in Bollywood, suggesting that the industry has become increasingly “communal.” His statement triggered mixed reactions within the film fraternity, some supported his perspective, while others strongly disagreed.Now, composer Ismail Darbar has weighed in on the controversy. Speaking to…
Prashant Narayanan, who is known for his villainous role in Emraan Hashmi starrer Murder 2, has weighed in on the ongoing debate around discrimination in the film industry, saying he was “genuinely hurt” after hearing certain accounts.According to him, “There are some people who have told me that just because they are Muslim, they are…
AR Rahman was in the news recently due to his ‘communal’ remark. For those unaware, the composer had said in an interview that is getting less work in the industry since the last eight years and that could be due to the industry getting communal. Though, he added that he has personally not faced it…
If you’ve been too busy to scroll through the headlines, don’t worry, we’ve got your daily dose of glam, gossip, and gasp-worthy moments all wrapped up. From AR Rahman addressing his comments on communalism in Bollywood and ‘Chhava’ to Abhishek Bachchan celebrating his 50th birthday, Rajpal Yadav surrendering before Tihar jail and more, here are…
AR Rahman recently found himself at the centre of a controversy after his remarks about alleged communal bias in the Hindi film industry sparked intense debate online. The comments drew both support and backlash, bringing renewed focus on the composer’s journey and standing in Bollywood. Amid the ongoing discussion, his son AR Ameen has spoken…
Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has been conferred the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Music Director for his work in Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan – I. The recognition adds yet another milestone to Rahman’s celebrated career, which spans decades and includes state, national and international honours.Announcing the award, Rahman took to X…
In a thought-provoking statement, AR Rahman attributed his reduced involvement in Hindi cinema to ‘communal’ factors, sparking an industry-wide conversation. Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla weighed in, emphasizing the importance of idea-driven discourse rather than focusing on individuals. The reactions to Rahman’s comments, shared during a BBC interview, have created a tapestry of opinions across the…
