'Back to tamasha,' says AR Rahman after VHP comments it's time for 'ghar-wapsi'

New Delhi: Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday asked A.R. Rahman, whose composition for a film on Prophet Muhammad has invited a fatwa against him, to re-convert to Hinduism, saying it was time for his “ghar-wapsi”.

VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain said Hindus will “welcome” the noted composer with open arms and alleged that he had converted to Islam for commercial reasons. “The fatwa against Rahman is very unfortunate and what is more unfortunate is the language of revenge in it.... He composed music for a film not on the basis of any religion. I will appeal to Rahman... he should return, he should do ‘ghar-wapsi’. The Hindu society is waiting for its son. We will not only welcome him with open arms, but also ensure that no harm is done to him irrespective of how many fatwas are issued,” Mr Jain said.

Ghar-wapsi has been a controversial programme run by certain Hindu groups aimed at converting Muslims and Christians back to Hinduism. Iranian director Majid Majidi has directed the film Muhammad: Messenger of God. Mumbai-based Raza Academy had issued a fatwa against Oscar-winner Rahman and Majidi.

However, Rahman made his stand clear yesterday and said that he composed the music with ‘good faith’. He wrote a short post on Facebook, citing that he is back to 'tamasha'. Here's what he has to say.

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