I Am a Muslim, Composing for Ramayana, Says AR Rahman: ‘I Studied in a Brahmin School, Value the Good Things’

I am a Muslim, composing for Ramayana, says AR Rahman: ‘I studied in a Brahmin school, value the good things’

Music producer A R Rahman open up about composing the album for Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana despite belonging to a different faith. He also spoke about collaborating with Hans Zimmer on the Ranbir Kapoor-Yash film.

‘I am Muslim…': AR Rahman explains why he worked on Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, responds to trolls

The Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman recently spoke about working on filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic Ramayana despite being Muslim, stating that art and knowledge cannot be confined by religious boundaries.  The renowned composer, who is collaborating with two-time Oscar-winning musician Hans Zimmer on the project, said that he was brought up knowing about Indian epics since childhood. What AR Rahman said about religious divisions …

Ramayana Lands in Fresh Trouble Over Ranbir & AR Rahman

Ramayana is among the most awaited films of the year and continues to generate strong curiosity. Ranbir Kapoor’s fans react eagerly to every update. However, the film is now making headlines for controversy rather than excitement. Reports suggest that issues are slowly building around the mythological epic. Online claims state that a major organisation in […] The post Ramayana Lands in Fresh Trouble Over Ranbir & AR Rahman appeared first on M9.n…

AR Rahman breaks silence after backlash and reiterates love for India

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has broken his silence following a wave of criticism over recent comments regarding the Indian film industry. In a video statement released on Sunday, January 18, 2026, the maestro sought to clarify his stance, reiterating his deep-rooted love for the country and his commitment to using music as a tool for unity. The controversy began earlier this week during an interview with BBC Asian Network, where Rahman sugg…

AR Rahman opens up on his Ramayana trolls

AR Rahman has responded to the trolling he faced for composing music for Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Some sections on social media questioned his involvement, stating that they were unhappy with a Muslim composer working on the epic. Addressing the issue, Rahman said that he studied in a Brahmin school where the