Ismail Darbar Responds to A. R. Rahman's Comments on Communalism in Bollywood

A. R. Rahman sparked debate after suggesting he faced fewer Bollywood opportunities due to rising communalism, a claim he later clarified. Composer Ismail Darbar strongly rejected this, citing the success of Muslim artists like himself, Naushad, and Dilip Kumar as evidence that talent prevails over religion in the industry. Darbar also critiqued Rahman's recent music, calling him a good sound designer but not a good songwriter. Rahman emphasized his music's cultural connection and denied direct discrimination experiences.