The Indian music fraternity is abuzz as Shaan publicly aligns with AR Rahman’s view that ‘there’s no communal aspect to music.’ This endorsement arrives against a backdrop of heated online exchanges and media coverage.
Shaan, with his chart-topping hits, penned a thoughtful thread on Twitter. ‘Fully agree with Rahman sir. Music heals, it doesn’t divide,’ he wrote, attaching fan reactions from diverse regions. His intervention aims to quell misinterpretations fueling the outrage.
Rahman’s original quote, from a cultural symposium, stressed music’s innate neutrality. Detractors claim it disregards faith-inspired genres like bhakti and qawwali. Shaan rebutted by highlighting Rahman’s oeuvre, which masterfully weaves spiritual themes without exclusion.
In a press briefing, Shaan shared insights from his career. ‘Collaborating with Rahman on tracks like ‘Bambai Nagariya’ showed me music’s magic—pure, unadulterated,’ he revealed. He called out selective outrage, urging a holistic appreciation of art.
This saga reflects deeper tensions in a diversifying India, where entertainment intersects with identity politics. Shaan concluded optimistically, predicting that such discussions will elevate discourse. With both artists’ massive fanbases, their united front might just harmonize the discord.