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  'You don’t make good songs, but…': Ismail Darbar counters AR Rahman's 'communal' remark

  February 25, 2026 15:45 IST

  AR Rahman stirred controversy after hinting at communal bias in Bollywood, which drew criticism from several quarters. Ismail Darbar responded by rejecting the claim and questioning Rahman’s recent music, while the composer later issued a clarification.

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  Gauahar Khan pens heartfelt birthday wish for father-in-law Ismail Darbar, music-composer responds

  Celebrities | June 01, 2021 14:47 IST

  Actress Gauahar Khan on Tuesday penned down a heartfelt post of her father-in-law Ismail Darbar. She shared pictures with him from her and Zaid Darbar's pre-wedding ceremonies and wishes him on his birthday.

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  Ismail Darbar on children Zaid, Awez and Anam: Proud they didn't take my support to create identity

  Celebrities | February 02, 2021 6:39 IST

  Composer Ismail Darbar says his children Zaid, Awez and Anam have a long way to go in the entertainment industry as choreographers but he is proud they are creating their identity without his help.

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  Gauahar Khan getting married to Zaid Darbar on November 22? Bigg Boss 7 winner opens up

  TV | October 22, 2020 9:48 IST

  Rumors of Gauahar Khan's marriage with Ismail Darbar's son Zaid have been rife ever since Bigg Boss 7 winner posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram going by which it would seem the two share a close bond. However, it seems that marriage on cards is still a no-no for Gauahar as she dismissed all such speculations in a recent interview.

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  Ismail Darbar, son arrested for assault, granted bail

  Bollywood | February 05, 2015 13:03 IST

  Mumbai: Acclaimed music director Ismail Darbar was arrested in connection with an assault case and later secured bail from a local court, police said Wednesday. Darbar's son Zaid was also arrested for allegedly assaulting an

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  Music director Ismail Darbar arrested in assault case, granted bail

  Bollywood | February 04, 2015 20:39 IST

  Mumbai: National Award winning music composer Ismail Darbar was today arrested in an assault case filed by an assistant director, a day after his son and two others were held in the same matter.  Darbar,