AR Rahman Breaks Silence on Ramayan Controversy, Calls Epic a Story of Values Beyond Religion

As AR Rahman steps into the world of Ramayan, one of India’s most revered epics, the legendary composer finds himself facing questions not about music, but about faith. Online criticism erupted after it was announced that Rahman would compose the score for filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari ’s ambitious adaptation, with some social media users objecting to a Muslim artist working on the epic. Rahman, however, responded with calm clarity, choosing facts and values over outrage.