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Freedom to Choose: A.R. Rahman & daughter Khatija reply to critics of the latter's Niqab!

PUBLISHED DATE : 08/Feb/2019

Freedom to Choose: A.R. Rahman & daughter Khatija reply to critics of the latter's Niqab!

Sulmdog Millionaire, the film that gained A.R. Rahman two Oscars recently completed 10 years of release and at an event celebrating the same, A.R. Rahman and his elder daughter Khatija Rahman were seen sharing stage for a one-on-one conversation. The images from the event brought out raised eyebrows from some corners for the very reason that Khatija was seen wearing a niqab.

Pic representing future of converts. pic.twitter.com/sWUyHt2sAc
— Ashish Arya (@agniveerashish) February 6, 2019

#ARRahman Let her decide what to wear. Just being a woman she must not be dectated by family and religion.
— l (@tweetmyname000) February 7, 2019

This image has saddened me.. In India little girls or for that matter any girl does not need to cover her face like this. Really sad... pic.twitter.com/ni7veXeAkT
— Sunanda Vashisht (@sunandavashisht) February 6, 2019

#ARRahman If a man can show his face to world without any hesitation than why can a woman and that too young generation. It's deafening to hear any excuse.
— l (@tweetmyname000) February 7, 2019

#ARRahman agree it's her freedom. If all left to 'freedom of choise' why did people criticise Sania Mirza ? #SlumdogMillionaire
— Balaji Ganesh (@BalajiGanesh85) February 8, 2019

Extreme drama by ARRahman. Just a few days earlier watched him in SM with daughter in slacks w/o refrigerator wrap n niqab as she was singing. Converted Hindus in ‘holier than thou’ despicable stance.
— mohamala raghava (@raghava838) February 8, 2019

Soonafter this, A.R. Rahman shared a picture of his family where his other daughter Rahima and wife Saira could be seen, only to point out the difference in their attires and send out the message that the women in his family have the 'Freedom to Choose'.

The precious ladies of my family Khatija ,Raheema and Sairaa with NitaAmbaniji #freedomtochoose pic.twitter.com/H2DZePYOtA
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) February 6, 2019

Khatija Rahman on her part sent out a statement saying that she was never 'coerced' by anyone in her family and that wearing a niqab was her own choice. A.R. Rahman's and his daughter's response has since been received positively on social media.

Ingore those narrow minded peoples ✌🏾#freedomtochoose #freedomofchoice #ARRahman #KhatijaRahman 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Mzcw24WpbA
— Jrajrahmaniac (@Jayarajcr17) February 7, 2019

Surprised that you people think you're well aware of celebrities personal lifestyle and you know every move of them. You never know each and every shit about your own family. First clean the shit in your family before commenting on someone else's!!!#FreedomToChoose #ARRahman
— Shakthi (@_shakthi7_) February 8, 2019

Let's #respect that#ARRahman's Daughter #KhatijaAffirms:
Any human being has a choice to wear or do what he/she wants & that’s what I’ve been doing. Hence, kindly don’t make ur own judgements without understanding d exact situation. #freedomofchoice"https://t.co/T4hOSptOut pic.twitter.com/yjamVzoJry
— Vinit Kulkarni (@koolvinit_india) February 8, 2019

2/2
last week, SPB commented on actresses who dress provocatively at movie functions ,in order to grab attention & chances. The world screamed #FreedomToChoose at him. Now we are debating the other extreme, a woman completely wrapped up on stage. Irony. #KhatijaRahman #ARRahman
— Kasturi Shankar (@KasthuriShankar) February 7, 2019

#freedomtochoose - wise man, wise words... https://t.co/zwu2dDuhAZ
— செந்'தில்' (@erssk) February 6, 2019

Have you ever debated over why a celebrity's daughter stood next to her dad in a cleavage poppin' bodycon, or distastefully draped saree? Did her father ask her to dress like that? Social churning and cultural conditioning much? Jokers. #freedomtochoose
— Adithi Deborah (@AdithiDeborah) February 7, 2019

This picture sums up Muslim women of India

AR Rahman’s wife, Sairaa covers her head with a dupatta
His elder daughter, Khatija wears niqaab,
and other daughter, Raheema does not do either. #DoNotStereotype #FreedomToChoose https://t.co/tlVjgEvXla
— Sanobar صنوبر (@SanobarFatma) February 7, 2019

The latest Instagram post from @arrahman. It's quite clear he didn't enforce the hijab/niqab/burkah on his daughter, Khatija for his other daughter, Raheema, and wife, Saira are not wearing one. It's clearly her choice so let's accept it and move on. #freedomtochoose pic.twitter.com/gaQDcOc5dS
— Shamini.M.R (@Not_A_Shammer) February 7, 2019