National Award-winning composer and singer GV Prakash Kumar has revealed an unexpected connection to director Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious mythological epic ‘Ramayana’. The musician has lent his voice to a track featuring Yash’s character, Ravana, in the film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi.
Prakash’s association with the high-profile project came about through a surprise phone call from Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who is creating the film’s music alongside acclaimed Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer.
According to a statement shared by GV Prakash’s public relations team, the singer received Rahman’s call while travelling back from the airport after visiting Ayodhya. He said he had not been informed about the opportunity beforehand and was taken by surprise when Rahman personally asked him to sing a track for the film.
The collaboration brings together some of the biggest names in Indian cinema and international film music for a large-scale adaptation of the epic Ramayana.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, and Yash takes on the role of Ravana. The ensemble cast also features Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh and Sheeba Chadha, among others.
Conceived as a multi-part cinematic retelling of the Indian epic, ‘Ramayana’ is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. The first instalment is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on November 5.
GV Prakash’s contribution to Yash’s portions adds another intriguing element to a film that has generated considerable anticipation for its star cast, scale and musical collaboration.