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    Why controversy over AR Rahman’s Ramayana track is at odds with India’s tradition of cultural exchange

    Yogesh Pawar
    3 Nov 2026 7:38 PM IST

    Rahman’s Mangal Rang has received backlash for its ‘qawwali-inflected composition’. While questioning a composition’s musical merit, historical accuracy or ability to evoke an epic’s sacred character...

    Why controversy over AR Rahman’s Ramayana track is at odds with India’s tradition of cultural exchange
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