| Not all attacks in Australia are racist, says Rahman |
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| Written by IANS | |
| Friday, 15 January 2010 | |
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Sydney, Jan 14 (IANS) Not all attacks on Indians in Australia are racist in nature, says music maestro A.R. Rahman, now here for a free concert in a bid to bridge relations between India and Australia. The Indian Oscar winner urged the media not to go overboard. Rahman’s remarks came after a string of attacks on Indians, mainly students, in the country, the latest being a fire at a Melbourne gurdwara. Rahman is slated to perform Saturday at the Parramatta Park as part of the Festival of Sydney, and he says it is a step forward to bridge the gap between the two countries. “This country is reaffirming the friendship, and I hope that this concert brings that and I’m sure it will, hopefully,” said the 44-year-old. “Australia has taken this first step, they called me. I think any art form, whether it’s a movie or whether it’s a concert, you see all kinds of people in one,” he added. Rahman, who is known internationally for composing the song “Jai Ho” from Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire”, also gave safety tips to people. “Regarding safety, I would advise not to go anywhere at night, especially in shady places where there are a lot of drug addicts and alcoholics. Be careful because they are going to be the main reason for any trouble,” he said. |
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