Updated On: 30 January, 2026 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rani Mukerji has dismissed AR Rahman’s remarks on communal bias, calling Bollywood the most secular industry. She said merit and audience connection are the only factors that matter

Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji has shared her thoughts on the Hindi film industry and the changing power dynamics, as recently suggested by musician AR Rahman. The Oscar-winning composer sparked a debate after hinting at the presence of communal bias in the industry. However, Rani Mukerji, who has been a part of the film industry for nearly 30 years, strongly disagreed with the claim.
In a new interview with DD News, the actress, who is currently promoting her film Mardaani 3, said that she has never experienced any form of discrimination. “Bollywood is the most secular place, and I truly believe that. There is no discrimination based on caste or religion. In my 30 years in the industry, I have never experienced anything like this. I love this industry—it made me who I am today,” she said.