Cini.in reported yesterday that the ‘Hosanna’ song in the hindi version of Vinnai thaandi Varuvaaya- Ek Deewana tha has raised a lot of Controversies. The Song was condemned by Mr.Joseph Dias from the Christian Social Forum. But today A.R.Rehman cleared the wind by speaking to the press about this.
“As with any film project I work on, I had spent several months researching before composing/writing all the songs for Ekk Dewaana Tha and had consulted friends who are Christian in particular about the use of the word “Hosanna” in this song. The song was a sensation when it was released in the South a couple of years ago and it went on to win all possible music awards and was well received by all communities! Therefore I am deeply concerned about the sentiments of all those who appear to be hurt by this song.”
-A R Rehman.
The Delegates from Fox Star tells
“Our organisation, our music partners Sony Music Entertainment, our Producers and all of us are responsible organisations and our view is that more often than not creativity, freedom of speech and expression in art form are stifled by some people who have their own agendas. We have replied to Mr. Jospeh Dias today by letter.”
Hosana! Only God can solve this.