Mumbai : In a recent interview, A.R. Rahman mentioned receiving less work in Bollywood over the past 8 years, linking it to changes in power structures, the influence of non-creative people, and possibly a communal atmosphere. However, directly attributing this to “not getting work because he is Muslim under the Modi government” is factually incorrect and exaggerated.
Rahman’s statement pertains to Bollywood (a private industry), not government jobs or projects assigned by the Modi government. The government does not directly provide work in the film industry.
01. Rahman’s comment is about Bollywood (private industry), not government employment or projects given by the Modi government. The government does not directly assign work in films.
2. During the Modi government’s tenure, Rahman has received 3 National Awards (out of his total 7), which are government honors—this counters any claim of discrimination.
3. In Bollywood, Muslim superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan remain at the top even today; many Muslim artists continue to work actively.
4. Rahman himself is busy with South Indian films and global projects (such as Ramayana)—the reduction is only in Hindi films, which appears linked to industry changes (corporatization, influence of music labels), not religion.
5. Associates like Javed Akhtar and others have stated there is no communal angle; work depends on talent and networks.
This claim, when given a political color, becomes exaggerated, while the facts point in the opposite direction.
