Actor, filmmaker and politician Kangana Ranaut has publicly slammed Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman, alleging that he refused to meet for discussion on her film “Emergency” and dismissed it as “propaganda.”
Kangana took to social media after Rahman’s remarks from a recent interview went viral, where he termed “Chhaava” as a “divisive” film and explaining why he still chose to be a part of it.
In an Instagram Story, Kangana wrote, “I have not come across a man more prejudiced and hateful than you. You even refused to meet me… I was told you don’t want to be part of a propaganda film.”
Ranaut, who directed and starred in “Emergency” as former prime minister Indira Gandhi, added that the film received positive critical feedback and appreciation from leaders across political lines.
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“Even opposition party leaders sent me fan letters appreciating the film for its balanced and compassionate approach,” she wrote, adding that Rahman was “blinded by hate.”
Notably, in a recent interview, Rahman had conceded that “Chhaava” dabbled with divisive themes but added that he took up the project as it was a story of bravery. He also questioned whether audiences are easily influenced by films, stating that people possess an “internal conscience” to distinguish truth from manipulation.
While noting that any underlying prejudice was never communicated to him directly, Rahman suggested that changing power dynamics within Bollywood may be the reason behind declining Hindi film offers to him.
In another Instagram Story, Kangana alleged that fashion designer Masaba Gupta refused to allow her to wear one of her saris during a visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi site. Ranaut alleged that the decision left her humiliated and she was later asked not to mention Masaba’s brand on her social media.
Ranaut was last seen in “Emergency”. Despite a lot of buzz around the film, it did not do well at the box office.
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