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Shobhaa De called AR Rahman's religious bias claims in Bollywood "dangerous," stressing the industry's merit-based nature and India's strong response to global violence.
Veteran author Shobhaa De criticized composer AR Rahman’s claims of religious bias in Bollywood, calling them "very dangerous" at the 2026 Jaipur Literature Festival, asserting the industry has long been merit-based.
She questioned Rahman’s remarks given his own success and addressed violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, expressing confidence in India’s government response.
De also noted India’s condemnation of violence in Iran, its travel advisory, and efforts to repatriate citizens.
The festival’s second day featured cultural performances, a conversation with chess champion Viswanathan Anand, and the announcement of a new international edition in Ireland, set for May 2026.
Shobhaa De calificó de "peligrosas" las afirmaciones de sesgo religioso de AR Rahman en Bollywood, haciendo hincapié en la naturaleza basada en el mérito de la industria y la fuerte respuesta de la India a la violencia global.