Kangana Ranaut Criticizes A.R. Rahman Over Emergency and Comments on Chhaava

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has publicly criticised composer A.R. Rahman following his remarks describing the film Chhaava as "divisive." Kangana accused Rahman of prejudice and alleged he refused to meet her to discuss music for her directorial film Emergency, calling it a "propaganda film." She highlighted that Emergency, which she directed and starred in as Indira Gandhi, received critical acclaim and appreciation from various political leaders. Rahman acknowledged Chhaava's divisive themes but emphasized its core message of bravery and noted changes in the Hindi film industry's dynamics affecting his work opportunities.