AR Rahman's Family Defends Him Against Hate Speech Over 'Communal' Comment

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Music legend AR Rahman has faced intense backlash for his comments on 'communal' feelings in Bollywood. However, his daughters Khatija and Raheema have broken their silence in support of their father. They have joined Malayalam composer Kailas Menon in condemning the hate speech against Rahman. Kailas Menon took to Instagram to express his disappointment at the way Rahman was being treated. He emphasized the importance of disagreeing without disgracing others, citing Rahman's right to express his opinions. Menon also highlighted the composer's immense contributions to Indian music and cinema. The backlash against Rahman began after he shared his thoughts on the 'communal' atmosphere in Bollywood during an interview with BBC Asian Network. He also criticized the film Chhaava for exploiting 'divisiveness'. However, some individuals took his comments as an opportunity to target him with personal attacks and hate speech. In response, Kailas Menon wrote, "Disagree, don't disgrace. People blaming A. R. Rahman for speaking his mind are missing a basic point. He spoke about how he felt. That is his right." He also reminded people of Rahman's achievements, stating that his contributions to Indian music and culture should not be diminished. Rahman's daughters, Khatija and Raheema, have shown their support for their father by re-sharing Kailas Menon's post on their Instagram stories. They have also expressed gratitude to their friends who have checked in on them during this time. The incident highlights the importance of respecting people's opinions, even if we disagree with them. As Kailas Menon put it, "Criticism is fine, but outrage without respect says more about us than about him." The incident is a reminder that freedom of speech is a fundamental right, and we should respect each other's opinions, even if we disagree.