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AR Rahman Launches All-Women Band 'Rooh-e-Noor' Led by Daughter Khatija Rahman

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AR Rahman Launches All-Women Band 'Rooh-e-Noor' Led by Daughter Khatija Rahman

Analysed 6 Nov 2025·2 sources analysed·Mumbai, Maharashtra, India·Entertainment
AR Rahman Launches All-Women Band 'Rooh-e-Noor' Led by Daughter Khatija RahmanPreviousNext

Music maestro AR Rahman has launched Rooh-e-Noor, an all-women six-member vocal ensemble under his KM Musiq label, led by his daughter Khatija Rahman. The band, whose name translates to "Soul of Light," aims to celebrate women's voices, empowerment, and unity. The ensemble includes musicians Pooja Tiwari, Sana Aziz, Shaoni Mojumdar, Amina Rafiq, and Shifa Ruby, with various members handling vocal training, music supervision, and production. Rooh-e-Noor is set to make its world premiere debut at the Tanweer Festival in Sharjah on November 21st.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 2%, Centre 96%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is positive (82/100).

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • timesofindia— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • lokmattimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
2%96%2%
Sentiment
82%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 6 Nov 2025· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 2%● Center 96%● Right 2%

Both articles focus on the launch of AR Rahman's all-women band, detailing its members, purpose, and upcoming debut. There is no discernible political framing or bias present in the coverage of this cultural and artistic event.

Sentiment — Positive (82/100)

The sentiment across both articles is overwhelmingly positive and celebratory. The tone highlights AR Rahman's vision, the talent of the musicians, and the empowering message of the band, framing the launch as a significant and inspiring musical development.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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Their headline
Bias
Sentiment
timesofindiaAR Rahman launches all-women band: All you need to know about 'Rooh-e-Noor' led by his daughter Khatija Rahman - The Times of IndiaCenterPositive
lokmattimesAR Rahman unveils Rooh-e-Noor, an all-women band celebrating Indian musicCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

lokmattimes broke this story on 5 Nov, 05:25 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    lokmattimes5 Nov, 05:25 pm
    AR Rahman unveils Rooh-e-Noor, an all-women band celebrating Indian music
  2. 2
    timesofindia6 Nov, 12:37 pm
    AR Rahman launches all-women band: All you need to know about 'Rooh-e-Noor' led by his daughter Khatija Rahman - The Times of India

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
6 Nov 2025
Key entities
Khatija RahmanSharjahAR RahmanRooh-e-NoorKatija RahmanKM MusiqKannika UrsPooja TiwariSana AzizShaoniAmina RafiqShifa Ruby