Farhan Akhtar is set to portray Bharat Ratna awardee and legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, whose influence helped shape George Harrison’s musical experimentation and the band’s incorporation of Indian sounds, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. The announcement has already generated significant buzz, marking a major milestone in Farhan’s career as he steps into a global narrative centered around the iconic British band, The Beatles.
Adding to the celebratory mood, Amul India joined the excitement with its signature topical tribute. The dairy giant unveiled a witty illustrated creative featuring Farhan sitting next to Pandit Ravi Shankar with a sitar in hand and Amul’s trademark punchline, “Sitar Turn for Farhan”
Amul India wrote, “Amul Topical: Actor- director all set to make Hollywood debut in Beatles biopic as Ravi Shankar!”
Farhan, clearly touched by the gesture, reshared the creative on his social media handle and expressed gratitude to the Amul team for the thoughtful tribute. Thanking them for celebrating his Hollywood debut in their inimitable style.
Portraying a figure as globally revered as Pandit Ravi Shankar, who famously collaborated with The Beatles and introduced Indian classical music to Western audiences, adds immense gravitas to Farhan’s international debut. With Sam Mendes at the helm and a story rooted in musical history, anticipation for the project has only grown stronger.