Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Sitar Maestro Rishab Sharma Debuts in Ramayan
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, a famous sitar player, is making his first Bollywood movie.
He will work with famous composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman on a movie called Ramayan.
Sharma will use his special sitar, called SITARA, to make the music for the movie.
He wants to mix old Indian music with new ideas to make the movie's soundtrack special.
The movie will be about the story of Lord Ram and will come out in two parts, one in 2026 and the other in 2027.
Sharma is known for using music to help people feel better, and he will bring this skill to the movie.
Sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma makes his Bollywood debut in Ramayan.
Sharma collaborates with Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman for the film's score.
He will compose the trailer's title track and contribute to key scenes involving Lord Ram, Hanuman, and Ravana.
Sharma uses his custom-engineered electronic sitar, SITARA, to blend classical and modern music.
Ramayan is set to release in two parts, during Diwali 2026 and 2027.
- Who
- Sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman, Nitesh Tiwari
- What
- Sharma's Bollywood debut in scoring the film Ramayan
- When
- Release scheduled for Diwali 2026 (Part 1) and Diwali 2027 (Part 2)
- Where
- Bollywood, India
- Why
- To bring a fresh, modern twist to classical bhajans and create a psychological soundtrack
Traditionalists
Modernists
Role of Sitar in Modern Cinema
Traditionalists
The sitar should be used to preserve traditional classical music and bhajans.
Modernists
The sitar can be innovatively used to create a modern, psychological soundtrack.
- Film Title
- Ramayan
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Music Composers
- Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma
- Release Date (Part 1)
- Diwali 2026
- Release Date (Part 2)
- Diwali 2027
- Sharma's Instrument
- SITARA (custom-engineered electronic sitar)
- Sharma's Background
- Pandit Ravi Shankar’s youngest and last disciple