Farhan Akhtar on playing Ravi Shankar: ‘Honoured and Grateful’ for dreamy Hollywood debut in Sam Mendes’ The Beatles franchise

Farhan Akhtar on playing Ravi Shankar: After appearing in a cameo role in Ms. Marvel, Farhan Akhtar is gearing up for a promising debut in Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes' The Beatles film series.

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Farhan Akhtar’s Hollywood debut in The Beatles biopic has been grabbing eyeballs ever since it was announced. The Don filmmaker is set to play sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar in the ambitious venture and recently shared his enthusiasm for the big debut. After appearing in a cameo role in Ms. Marvel Farhan Akhtar is gearing up for a promising debut in the upcoming musical biopic. Here’s what he has to say about his dreamy project.

How Farhan Akhtar react on Hollywood debut as Ravi Shankar?

Farhan Akhtar is all set to mark his awaited Hollywood debut with Sam Mendes’ ambitious film series on The Beatles. The upcoming four-part musical biopic roped in Farhan for the role of Indian musician Pandit Ravi Shankar. The major casting announcement not only excited fans but also turned into a golden opportunity for the Indian actor.

The director-actor reshared the casting announcement and penned a heartfelt caption to showcase his excitement for the film. “Honoured and grateful to be part of the ever-expanding legacy of @thebeatles and of Pandit Ravi Shankar ji. Their creative genius is a rite of passage for generation after generation of listeners… Thank you Sam Mendes… been an ardent admirer of all your work and to be directed by you in this film, is the stuff dreams are made of,” Farhan Akhtar said.

Who stars in The Beatles?

The Beatles is a four-part biopic on the life of the eponymous iconic band. Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is directing the ambitious venture, and cinephiles are excited to witness the legacy. The Beatles franchise is set to bring the story of fame, musical dreams, and inner conflicts with each member’s perspective.

With a star-studded ensemble and a promising narrative on musical legends, The Beatles is among the highly awaited Hollywood films. Paul Mescal plays Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson plays John Lennon, Barry Keoghan plays Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn plays George Harrison. Farhan Akhtar will be playing the sitar maestro, Ravi Shankar, who was a dear friend of George Harrison. The Beatles is expected to hit the screens in April 2028.

The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event FAQs:

Q. Who is directing The Beatles biopic?

A. The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event is helmed by Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes. Each part of the musical biopic centers around a band member of the iconic Beatles: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

Q. When is The Beatles biopic releasing?

A. You can expect the cinematic ride in April 2028 as all the four installments drop simultaneously.

Q. Who plays who in The Beatles?

A. Farhan Akhtar is set to make his Hollywood debut in The Beatles as George Harrison's close friend. The main ensemble features: Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.

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