AR Rahman opens up on controversy around Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh’

Music composer AR Rahman, who composed music for Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming film ‘Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh’, opened up on the film that is embroiled in a controversy. The film is facing backlash as many people feel it undermines the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and dignifies his assassinator Nathuram Godse.

At a promotional event of the film, AR Rahman said, ‘They have not seen the film, they have assumed the trailer is taking sides… People have stopped trusting filmmakers because filmmakers are taking sides. Unfortunately… So, he (Santoshi) is the victim.’

Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi recently wrote a letter to Mumbai Police asking for additional security for himself and his family after a promotional event of the film was disrupted by a few people who waved black flags and shouted slogans. He said he received threats from some unknown people asking him to halt ‘Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh’s release.

Rajkumar said, ‘Both Gandhi and Godse were fearless people. Godse wasn't afraid of the consequences after killing Gandhi. When I am making a film on these two fearless people, how can I get scared? I don't care about death threats but my close ones insisted I must take precautions as it is a serious threat. So, I had requested Mumbai Police for protection and they have provided me with that. I am thankful to them.’

He further cited example of ‘Pathaan’ and said, ‘We should not pay attention to it and we should rather focus on making a good film… I don’t believe in this trend. If this trend worked, Pathaan would not have received such an opening (in advance booking)’.

‘Gandhi Godse’ is all set to hit the theatres on Thursday.

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