Oscar-winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman, who was trolled on social media as his daughter Khatija wore a niqab at an event in Mumbai, defended her "freedom to choose". Rahman received flak on social media after a celebratory for 10 years of Slumdog Millionaire, which had won him Academy Awards.

His daughter had shared the stage with him during the event. Khatija wore a black saree and her face was covered in a niqab with only her eyes visible. Photographs from the event led a section of social media users to raise questions.