AR Rahman’s emoji says it all

Oscar-winning composer dismisses social media criticism of Main Vaapas Aaunga with a laughing emoji on Instagram Stories

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has reacted to the social media debate surrounding Imtiaz Ali’s latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, dismissing criticism that labelled the movie “anti-national” with a laughing emoji on Instagram.

The film, which has been gaining momentum at the box office through positive word-of-mouth, recently became the subject of online discussion after a section of social media users questioned its portrayal of Pakistan. Rahman responded on Wednesday after coming across a satirical Instagram post that mocked claims that the film was promoting an “anti-national” narrative.

The post carried the headline: “Anti-National? Movie dares to show Pakistan without terrorists and secret agents.” Rahman shared a screenshot of the post on his Instagram Stories and reacted with a laughing emoji. Main Vaapas Aaunga marks the fifth collaboration between AR Rahman and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali after Highway, Rockstar, Tamasha and Amar Singh Chamkila.