Intolerance : A R Rahman says he too faced similar situation like Amir Khan's
According to a report of The Times of India, Rahman explained that he too faced a similar situation a few months ago, when a Muslim group issued a fatwa against him.
Rahman was referring to the Mumbai-based Raza Academy's fatwa against him after he composed the music for an Iranian film, 'Muhammad: Messenger of God'. The Raza Academy alleged that the title of the film humiliated the Prophet. At that time, chief ministers of Delhi and UP had cancelled Rahman's concerts at the last minute. Taking this opportunity, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad invited him to "re-convert to Hinduism", saying it was time for his "ghar wapsi".
Speaking at NFDC's Film Bazaar at the 46th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) at Panaji, Rahman said he too had faced intolerance and insisted that people should not be violent in a civilized society. "I had gone through something similar a couple of months ago," Rahman said.
"Nothing should be violent. We're all ultra-civilized people and we should show the world that we are the best civilization," the composer said.
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