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A.R. Rahman Lights Up Kapil's Show Amid Bollywood Controversy Storm

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman brought his quiet charisma to the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show alongside actor Vijay Sethupathi. The episode featured comedy sketches, a playful Headphone Challenge, and a fresh performance of 'Humma Humma' with Sunil Grover. This appearance comes amid significant controversy following Rahman's recent interview comments about limited work and "communal" factors in Bollywood. The musician has since issued a video clarification, stating his words were misunderstood and reaffirming his love for India.

Key Points: A.R. Rahman on Kapil Show Amid Bollywood Remarks Controversy

  • Rahman's Kapil Show appearance
  • Controversy over Bollywood remarks
  • Humma Humma performance with Sunil Grover
  • Headphone Challenge fun
  • Video clarification issued
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Amid controversy A. R. Rahman sets the house on fire on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'

Oscar winner A.R. Rahman appears on The Great Indian Kapil Show with Vijay Sethupathi, addressing his controversial Bollywood comments with humor and music.

"Aap thode confuse ho gaye the... - Kapil Sharma"

Mumbai, Jan 30

Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman graced the latest episode of the streaming sketch comedy show 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' as the controversy around his remarks about the Hindi film industry continue to gain momentum.

The music composer graced the show along with Vijay Sethupathi, A.R. Rahman, Aditi Rao Hydari aur Siddharth Jadhav. The episode flows between silence, music and solid laughter. The episode also marked the debut of Vijay Sethupathi on Kapil's couch, fitting right into the madness in his own understated way, while A.R. Rahman reminded everyone why he's in a league of his own, few words, but endless impact.

Looking at the contrast on the couch, Kapil joked that when he heard about this film, Rahman sir might've wondered, "Aap thode confuse ho gaye the ki yeh aapko playback singer ke liye sign karna chahte the, ya actor ke liye (You were a little confused because they wanted to sign you as a playback singer, or as an actor".

The smile says it all, and the audience fills in the laughter. The tempo picks up when the guests jump into the Headphone Challenge, turning the stage into a playground of missed cues, dramatic guesses and uncontrollable laughs. The audience also got a surprise with a fresh, fun take on 'Humma Humma', as A.R. Rahman and Sunil Grover as Diamond Raja vibe to the 'Slowly Slowly' track, pulling everyone into the groove.

The controversy erupted after Rahman's statement in a recent interview about his experience working in the Hindi film industry. During a recent interaction with BBC Asian Network, Rahman spoke about getting limited work offers in Bollywood.

He suggested that over the past eight years, a shift in power dynamics and "communal" factors, meaning issues tied to religion, regional identity, and industry politics, may have influenced the types of opportunities he received in Bollywood.

His comments sparked a strong public and media backlash, with many interpreting his words as implying discrimination or bias within the industry. Following the uproar, Rahman issued a video clarification, stressing that his intentions were misunderstood and that he "never meant to hurt anyone". He described India as his inspiration and reaffirmed that his music is rooted in unity and cultural celebration.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, the media is blowing his interview comments out of proportion. He just shared his personal experience. The focus should be on his legendary performance on the show. The Headphone Challenge with him and Vijay Sethupathi was hilarious!
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Aman W
While I love his music, I think his original comments were a bit vague and could have been phrased better. It's good he clarified. But let's be real, talent like his should be celebrated everywhere, Bollywood or Kollywood. The industry politics need to change.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US. AR Rahman is a global icon. It's sad that such a genius has to face any controversy. The episode sounds amazing - hope it streams internationally soon!
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Karthik V
His music is beyond borders. Jai Ho, Vande Mataram, Rang De Basanti... the list is endless. The man has given us anthems. Instead of dissecting his words, we should just enjoy the magic he creates. Can't wait to watch this episode!
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Nisha Z
Kapil's joke about him being confused for a singer or actor was so spot on! 😂 The man has such a serene presence. True legend. The controversy will fade, but his music is forever.

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