Mukesh Rishi opens up on AR Rahman’s communal remarks
In the evolving AR Rahman communal remarks controversy related to working in Bollywood,
While several voices extended support to the Oscar winning music maestro, others criticised his remarks, interpreting them as an indication of bias or discrimination within the industry.
Rahman remark was that over the past eight years, a shift in power dynamics and “communal” factors — referring to religion, regional identity and industry politics — may have influenced the kind of opportunities he received.
According to Mukesh Rishi the industry keeps evolving. He has weighed in on the matter. Speaking to media the popular
90s actor offered a perspective on evolving times in the industry.
Adding that “Rahman sahab cannot think that all of the actors have been thrown out. He should realise how many talented people have entered the industry in the last eight years. Someone may not appear talented to you, but they may be dear to God, and He wants to help them. The rules are the same for everyone,” Rishi said.
Sharing his own experience, Rishi spoke about adapting to the changing nature of work in cinema.
He further went on to add that he cannot say why is he not getting work or why films have reduced for him
He is placing himself there. If someone sees him, they will say that Mukesh Rishi is trying to maintain himself
These changes are for everyone—be it an actor, a music director, or anyone else. Those who were heroes earlier are now playing villains, roles that we used to do earlier,” he added.
The actor also reminded audiences of Rahman’s long and celebrated career in the industry. That, Rahman has worked in the industry for 20–25 years and that everyone hummed his songs. Even recently, one of his songs became a hit,” he noted, adding, “When God has given you so much, you shouldn’t complain anymore. You have received a lot so far. Saying that you are not getting work because of this is not right.”
Rahman’s comments led to strong reactions from senior celebrities across the entertainment world including Javed Akhtar, Paresh Rawal, Arun Govil, Rabbi Shergill, Anup Jalota, Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, among others, publicly shared their views on the issue.
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