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AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer teamed up for the film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor. They posed for a selfie together after the teaser release.
AR Rahman shares a selfie with Hans Zimmer after Ramayana release.
Veteran music composers AR Rahman from India and Hans Zimmer of Interstellar fame have collaborated for the first time for Ramayana, led by Ranbir Kapoor. Hours after the first look teaser was unveiled on July 3, the legendary music maestros posed for a selfie together.
In the photo, AR Rahman was seen smiling as Hans Zimmer held onto his shoulders. The happiness on their face speaks volumes about the positive reception to the Ramayana: The Introduction first look teaser. Take a look at the photo here:
In the comment, celebs and fans alike showered their love on the photo. Armaan Mallik called them “legends”. Ishaan Khatter posted a ‘Goat’ emoji, a colloquial term for ‘Great Of All Time’. Fans also flooded the comment box for the musi legends.
Meanwhile, Hans Zimmer is known for his powerful and emotive music. He has crafted unforgettable soundtracks for films such as Interstellar, The Lion King, Inception, Gladiator, and The Dark Knight Trilogy. His music for Interstellar is particularly notable for its profound, spiritual quality, which aligns perfectly with the grand and emotional narrative of Ramayana. Combining Zimmer’s cinematic style with AR Rahman’s Indian classical influence, the film’s music is anticipated to resonate with audiences worldwide.
AR Rahman, India’s Oscar- and Grammy-winning maestro known for films like Slumdog Millionaire, Lagaan, and Dil Se, infuses a grounded Indian spiritual energy and lyrical depth. Together, Rahman and Zimmer are expected to create a soundtrack that not only bridges East and West but also redefines cinematic sound for Indian epics.
Hollywood stalwarts have worked in Ramayana
Hollywood’s top stunt directors — Terry Notary (Avengers, Planet of the Apes) and Guy Norris (Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa) — are choreographing the epic battles between gods and demons. The visual splendour of ancient India is being reimagined by renowned production designers Ravi Bansal (Dune 2, Aladdin, etc) and Ramsey Avery (Captain America, Tomorrowland, etc), delivering an immersive cinematic experience on an unprecedented scale.
All about Ramayana
The teaser introduces a grand narrative, showcasing the divine trio of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, and culminating in the iconic Rama vs Ravana battle. Ranbir Kapoor takes on the role of Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, and KGF star Yash plays Ravana. Sunny Deol features as Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey assumes the role of Lakshman. The key characters are introduced via top-notch VFX and music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Ramayana is being filmed for IMAX and will be released worldwide: Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
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Anindita Mukherjee works as a Senior Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18 Showsha. She introduces herself as someone who is truly, deeply and passionately in love with SRK, films, shows and glitz – ba… Read More
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