AR Rahman song mars color From Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological epic The Ramayana has been a topic of discussion on social media.
From criticism of its music to questions about a scene featuring Lord Rama and Sita, the song has sparked many discussions online. Amidst the backlash, AR Rahman has now shared that the track has reached the number 1 spot on YouTube Music.
Taking to Instagram, the Oscar-winning musician shared a screenshot of the song’s ranking and thanked the audience for their support. “#1 on @youtubemusic. Thanks for all the love,” he wrote.
AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman also reacted to the post, commenting, “You will always shine.”
Amid the criticism surrounding the song, many users came forward to support the musician.
One user wrote, “Hated by many, defeated by none. I repeat ‘none’.”
Another commented, “Beautiful song, looks like paid negativity doesn’t work.”
A third user wrote, “Love your enemies.”
Another comment read, “Ignore the negativity, sir. Your legacy far outweighs the voices of criticism. You have made India proud with your extraordinary talent and put Indian music on the world stage.”
why mars color has sparked a debate
Soon after mars color was released, some social media users criticized its musical arrangement, with others comparing its beat to Qawwali. Others called A.R. Rahman was accused of reusing elements of his old Tamil songs for the track.
The discussion later shifted to a scene featuring Lord Rama and Sita. In the sequence, women are seen applying turmeric to Ram while Sita stands by him.
Some viewers questioned Sita’s presence at the ceremony, arguing that grooms traditionally did not attend the groom’s haldi ceremony. Others offered a different interpretation, suggesting that the scene could be part of a coronation ceremony, which would explain Sita’s presence.
about The Ramayana
The Ramayana Made on a whopping budget of Rs 4,000 crore.
The film is slated to release in two parts, with the first installment set to release worldwide on November 5, while the second is slated for Diwali 2027.
Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey have played lead roles in the film.
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