Music

The District Child Protection Unit in Ahmedabad has issued a notice to singer Chris Martin and the organisers of the Coldplay concert, instructing them not to use children in any form on stage during the concert on January 25 and 26, 2025.

VHP and Bajrang Dal have accused Ranjit Bawa of hurting the sentiments of Hindus by his actions.

Muslim elders in Chiksa, Bangladesh, banned music at events due to Islamic rules and noise concerns, with legal action for non-compliance.

Ricky Kej wrote, "I personally feel this letter is quite unbecoming of such a prestigious art institution Music Academy Madras."

"It's dangerous to overlook Mr TM Krishna's glorification of a figure like EVR who 1. Openly proposed a genocide of 'brahmins' 2. Repeatedly called/abused every woman of this community with vile profanity 3. Relentlessly worked to normalize filthy language in social discourse," they posted on X.

The makers of 'Pippa' said their rendition was a “sincere artistic interpretation” done after “securing necessary adaptation rights”.

Author Taslima Nasreen also pointed out that AR Rahman changed the music of the "Bengali legendary poet".

A music video based on a Garba song penned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was released on Saturday, ahead of Navratri festivities.

AR Rahman has sent a legal notice and demanded Rs 10 crore for defamation from Association of Surgeons of India

Following the controversy, AR Rahman informed that refunds would be initiated for those who could not attend the event despite purchasing tickets.