EntertainmentPhoto: Deccan HeraldAR Rahman's 'Mangal Rang' from Ramayana Faces Backlash Over Qawwali Style
The song 'Mangal Rang' from director Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, composed by AR Rahman and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh, has sparked controversy. Netizens criticized its qawwali-coded beats and Sufi music similarities, which some find inappropriate for a film celebrating Hindu deities. The song's chorus, metaphor, and guitar evoke traditional qawwali elements, leading to online backlash.
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