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Christians object to AR Rehman's song
Ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Christians-object-to-AR-Rahmans-Hosanna-song/articleshow/11523887.cms
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA

A R Rahman's song, "Hosanna", from "Ek Deewana Tha" has been objected to by the Catholic-Christian Secular Forum, which has said, "It has hurt not only Christian, but also Jewish sentiments."

CSF general secretary Joseph Dias was quoted as saying, "We aren't going into the lyrics or vulgar picturisation of the song which are also objectionable. But we'd like to point out that 'Hosanna' is a prayer in the Bible and sacred to both Jews and Christians." It has been heard that the forum is contemplating action against the filmmakers if the song isn't withdrawn. Rahman has not spoken out about the objections.