Yash Says Working With AR Rahman On ‘Ramayana’ Is A Dream Come True
Rahman reportedly told Yash that earnings from his early work in Karnataka helped him set up his first recording studio
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Actor Yash has expressed his excitement about collaborating with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman on the upcoming epic Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, recalling how he grew up listening to and dancing to the composer’s music.
Speaking at the film’s event in Bengaluru, Yash, who plays Ravana, said, “We used to dance to AR Rahman sir’s songs when we were young in school. And today, having him compose music for a film that I am acting in and co-producing is a dream come true.”
Yash also shared an anecdote about Rahman’s early connection with Karnataka. According to the actor, the composer told him that earnings from work in the state helped him build his first recording studio. Rahman had reportedly worked on background scores in Karnataka during his early career.
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The film brings Rahman together with acclaimed Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer to create its musical score. Yash described the collaboration as an effort to bring two distinct musical worlds together and present Indian culture to international audiences.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The first instalment is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026, with the second part planned for 2027.