Mohini Dey finally reacts to rumours of link-up with AR Rahman, calls him ‘a father figure’

Bassist Mohini Dey, known for her performances in Oscar and Grammy-winning composer AR Rahman's band, has addressed rumours linking her to Rahman. She dismissed them as "baseless assumptions" and described the musician as a "father figure" in her life.

Taking to Instagram, Mohini shared a brief video addressing the matter and highlighted her familial bond with Rahman, noting that she is of the same age as his daughter. She also penned a detailed note criticising the spread of "misinformation and baseless assumptions" about her and Rahman.

In the video, Mohini said: "I have a lot of father figures, role models in my life, and I've been really fortunate and grateful to have had them play vital roles in my upbringing. AR happens to be one of them. By AR, I mean AR Rahman. I respect him a lot. He is just like my father.”