Actor Yash shared his admiration for AR Rahman at the Bengaluru event for ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.’ The actor, who plays Ravana in the upcoming film, recalled how he grew up listening to and dancing to Rahman’s songs. He said it was special to work with the celebrated composer on a film of this scale. Yash spoke in Kannada at the event and also highlighted the importance of bringing Indian and international talent together to tell stories that can reach audiences around the world.
Yash recalls growing up dancing to AR Rahman’s songs
Speaking about his journey with AR Rahman’s music, Yash said, “We used to dance to AR Rahman’s songs when we were young. Today, he is composing music for my film.” The actor’s words reflected his excitement about working with someone whose music had been part of his growing-up years. Rahman is composing the music for ‘Ramayana’ alongside Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer. Their collaboration has added to the interest surrounding the film, which aims to present the Indian epic on a grand scale.
Yash shares AR Rahman’s story about building his first studio
Yash also recalled a conversation with Rahman during the making of ‘Ramayana.’ According to the actor, the composer spoke about the support he received from people in Karnataka early in his career. “He told me that he built his first studio with the money given by Kannadigas. He used to come here and work part-time, and the money he earned helped him build the studio,” Yash said. The anecdote highlighted Rahman’s connection with Bengaluru and the role the city played in his journey. Yash’s recollection also showed his respect for the composer’s hard work and success.
‘Ramayana’ brings AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer together for the epic
‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend,’ directed by Nitesh Tiwari, brings together AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer to create the film’s music. Yash described the collaboration as an effort to connect two different musical worlds. He said the team hopes to showcase India’s strengths to international audiences while also bringing global talent and ideas to Indian viewers.With Yash playing Ravana and a major creative team working behind the scenes, the film is building anticipation among fans. For Yash, working with Rahman is also a special moment, bringing his childhood memories of the composer’s music into his own film career.
