Chennai, 21 January (H.S.) : Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) has officially clarified his recent remarks concerning the iconic Oscar-winning song Jai Ho from the film Slumdog Millionaire. This clarification follows the viral circulation of an old interview where the director had claimed that the track was originally composed by musician Sukhwinder Singh rather than the legendary AR RAHMAN.

Through a series of statements on social media, Ram Gopal Varma expressed that his previous comments were being misinterpreted and taken out of context. He emphasized his profound respect for the music maestro, describing AR RAHMAN as one of the greatest composers and finest human beings he has ever encountered in the film industry.

The version of the authority from Ram Gopal Varma’s recent interaction suggests that the director wanted to put an end to the ongoing negativity surrounding the credit of the song. He clarified that in his view, AR RAHMAN is the last person to take away anyone else's professional credit.

The controversy originally stemmed from a story about the making of the song during the production of Subhash Ghai's movie Yuvraj, where the tune was allegedly first presented.

Ram Gopal Varma noted that the circulating video lacked the necessary context of their long-standing friendship and professional admiration. He reiterated that the global success of Jai Ho belongs to AR RAHMAN's creative genius and his ability to transform melodies into international anthems.

Furthermore, the statements from the director highlighted that any suggestion of a rift or lack of integrity on the part of the Oscar-winning musician is entirely false. Ram Gopal Varma mentioned that his intention was never to diminish AR RAHMAN’s contribution to Indian cinema or global music.

He concluded by stating that the music director's humility and talent are unparalleled, and he hopes this clarification will silence those who are misrepresenting his words for social media traction.

The filmmaker's defense of the musician comes at a time when the industry is celebrating the enduring legacy of the composer's work.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary