In a firm rebuttal to recent remarks made by the Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has dismissed the notion that “communal elements” are behind the composer’s declining workload in the Hindi film industry. Speaking to the media on Thursday, 22 January 2026, Akhtar insisted that the perceived distance between Rahman […]

The cultural heart of Kolkata is in mourning following the horrific murder of the esteemed vocalist Anita Ghosh. The 65-year-old artist was found brutally murdered on Monday, 19 January 2026, within the confines of her residence in the Parnashree area of Behala. The primary suspect in the slaying is a domestic employee, who allegedly carried […]

A recent comment by Oscar-winning Indian composer and musician A R Rahman has triggered a wave of debate across social media platforms, sparking intense discussion within India’s cultural and artistic circles. While opinions have been sharply divided, the globally renowned composer has largely remained unfazed by the controversy, choosing instead to clarify his position with […]