AR Rahman Dismisses Criticism of ‘Mangal Rang’ Ahead of Film Release
AR Rahman remains unaffected by the criticism aimed at his new song 'Mangal Rang' from Ramayana.
NEW DELHI, Oct 27: AR Rahman has stated that he is undeterred by negative feedback on his latest composition, ‘Mangal Rang’, for the upcoming film ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, set to release on November 5.
The song, featuring vocals by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, presents a qawwali-inspired sound that has sparked criticism online. Some users expressed concern that the musical style was not fitting for a film based on the Hindu epic. One commenter noted, “Putting Sufi qawwali beats into Valmiki’s Ramayana is peak Bollywood delusion,” indicating frustrations over cultural representation.
Critics have suggested that Rahman has reused elements from his previous works. Comparisons were drawn between ‘Mangal Rang’ and his earlier compositions, with some asserting it shares similarities with his Tamil song ‘Enna Solla Pogirai’ and ‘Kun Faya Kun’ from ‘Rockstar’.
Despite this backlash, Rahman has emphasized the importance of artistic expression. He remarked, “There’s no energy left to look at feedback,” reflecting his stance on criticism ranging from cultural insensitivity to claims of musical recycling.
The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. It aims to depict the epic tale in a modern cinematic context.
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