Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman on Tuesday said the intolerance debate in India is becoming “chaotic”, adding “we should set an example by resorting to non-violent ways to protest”.
“Any type of revolt should be classical. It is becoming very chaotic. People are hitting each other. We should set an example because we come from the land of Mahatma Gandhi. We have shown the world how all revolution can be done without violence,” Rahman said on the sidelines of Film Bazaar here.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s intolerance comments created a stir in society with sections of political parties criticising him, and some supporting him.
Khan had said that his wife, Kiran Rao, suggested leaving India in the face of intolerance. The comments came after Shah Rukh Khan faced public wrath over his “extreme intolerance” comment. He was termed a “Pakistani agent”.
Rahman had also faced religious resistance over his “decision” to compose the music of Muhammad: The Messenger of God.
The artist said: “I have gone through something similar some time ago. And I then also mentioned that nothing should be violent.”
“We all are ultra civilised people. It is a chaotic protest. We should show to the world that we are one of the most civilised cultures,” he said while addressing a session at the annual film market.
