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flag 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.

flag 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. flag She questioned Rahman’s remarks given his own success and addressed violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, expressing confidence in India’s government response. flag De also noted India’s condemnation of violence in Iran, its travel advisory, and efforts to repatriate citizens. flag 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.

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