Javed Akhtar reacts to AR Rahman communal remark controversy

 AR Rahman’s recent comments about fewer Bollywood opportunities and a potential communal reason have sparked industry debate. Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar and Shobhaa De have expressed disbelief, suggesting fear of Rahman’s stature, not communal bias, keeps people away. Rahman himself hinted at a power shift favoring non-creative individuals, leading to indirect exclusion. AR Rahman’s recent comments about fewer Bollywood opportunities and a potential communal reason have sparked industry debate. Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar and Shobhaa De have expressed disbelief, suggesting fear of Rahman’s stature, not communal bias, keeps people away. Rahman himself hinted at a power shift favoring non-creative individuals, leading to indirect exclusion.