India, Aug. 10 -- Lyricist Manoj Muntashir recently reacted to AR Rahman's past statement, hinting at not getting work due to his religious identity. The writer challenged Rahman's claim and even suggested that the music director might not be getting work perhaps because he hasn't maintained good relations with people in the industry.

Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Manoj questioned Rahman's claim and shared that the nation has seen many legends who were Muslims. He also said that Rahman is himself a legend and achieved the zenith due to his work in the country.

He said, "When Mohd Azharuddin become captain of the Indian Cricket team, when a Muslim becomes the President of India, when a legend like AR Rahman...who ...