Overview
- Rahman said the film was divisive and acknowledged it “cashed in on divisiveness,” even as he described it as centered on bravery.
- He said composing for a film about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was an honor and spoke of the story’s emotional resonance.
- He criticized the use of phrases like “Subhanallah” and “Alhamdulillah” in negative contexts as a cliché he found “cringe.”
- He stated that he tries to avoid movies made with a “bad intention,” reflecting on the responsibility artists carry.
- He noted faith in audiences’ ability to discern manipulation, as officials in Maharashtra linked post-release unrest in Nagpur to anger over Aurangzeb’s portrayal.