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Imtiaz Ali says AR Rahman`s comments may have been misconstrued amid controversy

Imtiaz Ali says AR Rahman`s comments may have been misconstrued amid controversy

Director Imtiaz Ali, who has collaborated with AR Rahman on films like Chamkila and Rockstar, has come out in support of the musician. The Oscar-winning composer has been making headlines for his remarks hinting at communal bias. The filmmaker said that Rahman’s statement may have been misconstrued, while stressing that there is no communal bias in the film industry. Imtiaz Ali defends AR Rahman In an interview with India Today, Imtiaz defended the musician and said, “No, I don’t think there is a communal bias in the film industry. I’ve been here for a long time, and I’ve never seen it, and AR Rahman is one of the brightest figures that I’ve met in the film industry.” “I do not actually believe that he made all the comments that are being attributed to him, or maybe it’s been misconstrued. In fact, I know that he did not say exactly what is being perceived. Also, I don’t remember a single incident where there was any communal bias or animosity,” he added. AR Rahman clarifies his remarks …

‘AR Rahman’s comment has been misconstrued,’ says Imtiaz Ali: ‘No communal bias in the film industry, never seen it’ | Bollywood News

‘AR Rahman’s comment has been misconstrued,’ says Imtiaz Ali: ‘No communal bias in the film industry, never seen it’ | Bollywood News

AR Rahman’s recent comment about getting less work in the past eight years in the Hindi film industry, which he attributed to a power shift in the industry while hinting that it “might be a communal thing also,” led to a massive contrversy. The composer even issued a clarification on his statement. While some members of the film industry reacted strongly against Rahman’s remarks, several others came out in his support. Recently, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who has worked extensively with Rahman, supported the composer and shared how his statement has been “misconstrued.” Imtiaz Ali comes out in AR Rahman’s support Speaking to India Today, Imtiaz said that he himself has not come across any communal bias in the industry. He said, “No, I don’t think there is a communal bias in the film industry. I’ve been here for a long time, and I’ve never seen it, and AR Rahman is one of the brightest figures that I’ve met in the film industry.” Explaining how Rahman’s comments may have been wrongly perceived, he added, “I do …

‘Statement Misconstrued’: Lalit Modi Apologises To Indian Govt After ‘Fugitives’ Video Sparks Row | India News

‘Statement Misconstrued’: Lalit Modi Apologises To Indian Govt After ‘Fugitives’ Video Sparks Row | India News

Last Updated:December 29, 2025, 11:38 IST The apology came after Lalit Modi and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya appeared together in a video shared on social media, which quickly drew criticism. Lalit Modi Issues Apology Over Controversial Post With Vijay Mallya. (Picture credit: AFP) Days after the Ministry of External Affairs said India would work to bring back all fugitives, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi, who has sought refuge in foreign country, issued an apology on Monday for his recent social media posts. In a message shared on X, Lalit Modi said he did not intend to hurt anyone’s feelings, especially those of the Indian government. He said he held the government in high regard and that his earlier statement had been misunderstood. He added that the post was never meant to be taken in the way it was portrayed and offered his “deepest apologies”. I apologise if I have hurt anyone feelings especially the Indian Government who I have the highest respect and regard for. The statement was misconstrued and was never intended to be …

Ravi Mohan’s ex-mother-in-law responds to actor’s allegations of being a ‘gold digger’, ‘family breaker’: ‘My silence has been misconstrued as manipulation’ | Tamil News

Ravi Mohan’s ex-mother-in-law responds to actor’s allegations of being a ‘gold digger’, ‘family breaker’: ‘My silence has been misconstrued as manipulation’ | Tamil News

In September 2024, actor Ravi Mohan announced his separation from his wife, Aarti. Addressing the end of their marriage on social media, Ravi stated that the decision was made after careful consideration. Since then, both Ravi and Aarti have issued multiple statements, accusing each other of physical and emotional abuse. Aarti also alleged that Ravi was an absentee father. In response to the allegations, Ravi issued a new statement denying the claims and went on to make serious accusations against his ex-mother-in-law, producer Sujatha Vijayakumar. Now, breaking her silence, Sujatha has addressed the accusations, firmly denying that she ever used Ravi’s name for financial gain. Also Read: Ravi Mohan accuses wife Aarti of abuse; calls Keneeshaa Francis his lifeline: ‘She stood by me when I left my home without basic dignity’ She said in the statement, “I have been working as a producer for the last 25 years. Being a woman in this industry for such a long tenure requires tremendous effort – something I believe everyone will agree with. Throughout this journey, I have …

Aadar Jain Says His ‘Time Pass’ Comment About Tara Sutaria Was ‘Misconstrued’: ‘There Is No Truth…’

Aadar Jain Says His ‘Time Pass’ Comment About Tara Sutaria Was ‘Misconstrued’: ‘There Is No Truth…’

Last Updated:March 18, 2025, 14:38 IST Aadar Jain also questioned those spreading “false narratives” about his past relationships and called it “unfair”. Tara Sutaria has not reacted to Aadar Jain’s ‘time pass’ comment as of now. (Photos: Viral Bhayani and Instagram) Aadar Jain has finally clarified his time pass comment about his former girlfriend Tara Sutara. In a recent interview, Aadar claimed that his statement, which he made during his pre-wedding festivities with Alekha Advani, was taken out of context. He further questioned those spreading “false narratives” about his past relationships and called it “unfair”. “There are so many false narratives, false assumptions, but no fact-checkers. Unfortunately, what happens is when people make up stories and say certain things, the people who get affected are the people involved and their families. In this scenario, from day one, there’s been so many things written. Out of respect, everyone has been silent about it. People then take liberty to say what they want. It’s unfair for her (pointing towards Alekha) and her family, me and my family, …

R Madhavan recalls how his reply to a young female fan’s DM was misconstrued

R Madhavan recalls how his reply to a young female fan’s DM was misconstrued

Actor Ram Madhavan, who has been vocal about children using social media without parental control, inviting trouble at a young age, recently shared an anecdote during an event where his reply to a female fan’s DM was misconstrued. He also discussed building an app that will allow parents to track their child’s online usage. Watch the video below. R Madhavan clears the air about the rumour that was circulating here that he was making out with young girlsbyu/MadHouseNetwork2_1 inBollyBlindsNGossip When replying to a fan’s DM got R Madhavan in trouble Speaking at an event, R Madhavan shared, “I’m an actor. I have all these people messaging me on Instagram. I’ll tell you a simple example, a young girl messages, ‘I saw this movie. I really loved it. I thought you were a fabulous actor. Well done. You motivate me’, and at the end of it, she put lots of hearts and kisses and love symbols. Now there is a fan who is talking to me in such detail, that I am compelled to answer. So …

Deepak Tijori Says His Viral Comment On Amrita Singh-Saif Ali Khan Was “Misconstrued”

Image instagrammed by Deepak Tijori. (courtesy: DeepakTijori) New Delhi: Listen up, people. Actor-director Deepak Tijori recently addressed a misunderstanding regarding his statement involving Saif Ali Khan’s ex-wife, Amrita Singh. In a recent interview, Deepak mentioned how reports quoted him as saying that Amrita had allegedly tried to prevent Saif from making a guest appearance in the film Pehla Nasha. Now, in a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Deepak clarified that his statement got “misconstrued.” He explained, “I said something recently which got misconstrued. I was asked how I managed to get so many actors for the premiere scene in Pehla Nasha. I replied, ‘We were all friends. Hence, we supported each other in every way we can’.” Deepak Tijori continued, “Then I said, ‘When Saif Ali Khan was getting ready, Amrita Singh asked him where he’s going. To which he said, ‘I am going to shoot for the premiere scene in Deepak’s film’. At this, Amrita replied, ‘Kya baat hai. Your generation of actors is different. We never supported one another in such a manner. Aap logon ki dosti ko manna padega‘. This …

Delnaaz Irani clarifies she was never out of work, says her words were misconstrued | Bollywood

Soon after actor Delnaaz Irani spoke about not getting her due in the film industry, in a recent interview, many assumed that she was referring to financial issues and not getting enough work in the industry. However, the actor clarifies that she was never talking about the financial aspect of it. “I did not give that interview because I am out of work. But, I read so many comments where people said all kinds of negative things like, ‘What’s the problem with social media stars making money, everyone has the right to make money’. Then, there were comments from my fans, who suggested I make my Youtube channel to make money,” she says, adding, “But I want to say that it was never about money. I’ve been doing a lot of work on TV, theatres, short films and I’ve been very stable as far as the finances are concerned.” Irani, who also shared a long post on Instagram to clear her stance, adds, “What I was trying to say was that as an artiste, when …