'Our intent was to pay homage': Pippa makers apologise after AR Rahman’s rendition of Kazi Nazrul Islam song draws flak

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently got into a controversy for a song in Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur-starrer Pippa. Following a massive row over the rendition of the iconic Bengali song 'Karar oi louho kopat' (Iron bars of a jail) by the revered Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in the Bollywood war film, Pippa makers have now released an apology for 'hurting sentiments'.

AR Rahman draws flak over 'distorted' rendition of legendary poet Kazi Narul's iconic Bengali song

Mumbai: A dispute has arisen over AR Rahman's rendition of the iconic Bengali song 'Karar oi louho kopat' (Iron bars of a jail) by the revered Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in the Bollywood war film 'Pippa', a report in the media said.