AR Rahman's Ramayana Song Sparks Debate; Adipurush Lyricist Defends His Work
AR Rahman's song "Mangal Rang" from the film Ramayana has sparked debate over its musical style, with some listeners noting qawwali influences and similarities to his earlier work, while others defend its melody and emotional depth. The song, featuring Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, depicts Rama and Sita's wedding. Manoj Muntashir, lyricist of the 2023 film Adipurush, responded to comparisons by defending his film's songs, emphasizing their devotion despite the film's criticism. Rahman acknowledged the song's popularity, topping YouTube Music charts amid mixed reactions.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 45/100 to 78/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 26 Oct, 04:58 am. Other outlets followed.