Abhijeet Bhattacharya's interview goes viral ..?
Rahman suggested that there has been a power shift in the hindi film industry, where creative professionals no longer hold decision-making authority.
He also described bollywood as becoming divisive, a remark that quickly triggered backlash on social media.
Several public figures, including kangana ranaut and Paresh Rawal, criticised his remarks, accusing him of misrepresenting the industry.
🎬 rahman Issues Clarification
Amid mounting criticism, AR rahman shared a video clarification, stating that his comments were misunderstood.
He reiterated that india is his home, emphasising his pride in the country and denying any intention to insult Bollywood.
Rahman explained that his statement was more about changing industry dynamics rather than a personal complaint or political view.
🎤 Abhijit Bhattacharya’s Allegations Go Viral
An old interview of singer Abhijit Bhattacharya with ANI resurdata-faced following the controversy.
In the interview, Abhijit directly blamed AR rahman for musicians losing work in the film industry.
He alleged that traditional instrumentalists are now jobless because music production has shifted to laptops and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital tools.
🎻 “Musicians Are Sitting Idle,” Says Abhijit
Abhijit claimed that earlier, 100 violinists would perform together during recordings, creating rich orchestral music.
He cited songs like “Sunona Suno Na” as examples of an era when live musicians played a crucial role.
According to him, Rahman’s approach prioritised technology over human musicians, leading to widespread unemployment.
Abhijit further stated that while rahman achieved massive success, “poor musicians are sitting at home without work.”
He concluded by saying that what once sounded innovative now feels easily reproducible, even by children using basic software.