Mumbai: A.R. Rahman recently attended the 10-year celebration of Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire in Mumbai with the entire cast and crew of the film. At the event, Rahman’s daughter Khatija who works for the poor through A.R. Rahman Foundation made an emotional speech hailing her dad for not just being a musical icon, but for being a humble human being and an amazing father and the values he taught them. She had worn a saree with a hijab and people started trolling Rahman alleging he had forced his daughter to wear the veil.
Khatija’s response to the trolls was cool. She asked those who trolled her dad not to judge people without understanding the exact situation. She wrote on her FB post: “There were certain comments, which said that this attire is being forced by my dad and that he has double standards. I would like to say that the attire I wear or the choices I make in my life do not have anything to do with my parents. The veil has been my personal choice with complete acceptance and honour. I’m a sane mature adult who knows to make my choices in life. Hence, kindly don’t make your own judgements without understanding the exact situation. #freedomofchoice (sic).”
