Ramayana Film's Music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer Sparks Debate Over Song Style
The film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, releasing November 5, features music composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, blending Indian and Western traditions. The song Mangal Rang, depicting Lord Rama and Sita's wedding, has sparked debate over its Sufi-qawwali influences, with some critics calling it culturally misplaced. Armaan Malik, who sang the Kannada version, defended the composition, emphasizing the subjectivity of musical interpretation and praising the actors' portrayal. The collaboration between Rahman and Zimmer highlights a unique fusion aimed at honoring the epic's legacy.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 1 Nov, 01:31 am. Other outlets followed.