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Farhan Akhtar honoured to join the Beatles film as Pandit Ravi Shankar: ‘Stuff dreams are made of’ | Bollywood News

Farhan Akhtar honoured to join the Beatles film as Pandit Ravi Shankar: ‘Stuff dreams are made of’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 20, 2026 04:31 PM IST Farhan Akhtar said that he was “honoured and grateful” to be part of the ever expanding legacy of the Beatles, and Pandit Ravi Shankar. Set to debut in Hollywood, Farhan will play the role of the music maestro in an upcoming film. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Taking to his Instagram handle, Farhan wrote, “Honoured and grateful to be part of the ever expanding legacy of the beatles and of Pandit Ravi Shankar ji. Their creative genius is a rite of passage for generation after generation of listeners and I could go on for days about how their music has influenced me and been a companion through the good times and the not so good.” “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,” added the actor-filmmaker. The upcoming film series is structured as four interconnected biopics, each narrated from the perspective of a different member of the iconic …

‘Stuff dreams are made of’: Farhan Akhtar opens up on Hollywood debut as Pandit Ravi Shankar in The Beatles biopics

‘Stuff dreams are made of’: Farhan Akhtar opens up on Hollywood debut as Pandit Ravi Shankar in The Beatles biopics

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Farhan Akhtar is set to make his Hollywood debut soon in Sam Mendes’ ambitious four-film extravaganza on the life of The Beatles. The Indian actor will play sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar in the films, and he recently opened up about the opportunity. Farhan Akhtar will play Pandit Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ The Beatles biopics. Farhan Akhtar on playing Ravi Shankar Last week, Sony Pictures made the casting announcement that included Farhan as Ravi Shankar, in The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. The films are being directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes, best known for American Beauty, 1917, and James Bond hits Skyfall and Spectre. On Thursday, in a post on Instagram, Farhan reshared the casting announcement and expressed his delight at the opportunity. 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 …

Farhan Akhtar makes Hollywood movie debut as Pandit Ravi Shankar in The Beatles

Farhan Akhtar makes Hollywood movie debut as Pandit Ravi Shankar in The Beatles

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Farhan Akhtar, known for effortlessly balancing roles as an actor, director, and singer, is now adding another feather to his cap. The multi-talented star is set to make his Hollywood debut, stepping into the shoes of legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ ambitious project, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Farhan Akhtar in The Beatles Farhan Akhtar is set to portray Bharat Ratna awardee and legendary Indian musician Pandit Ravi Shankar in director Sam Mendes` ambitious project, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Ravi Shankar’s association with George Harrison in the 1960s significantly influenced the band’s musical direction. Shankar introduced Harrison to Indian classical music and spirituality. On Thursday, Sony Pictures shared a new casting announcement and confirmed Farhan’s inclusion in the project. The four-part biographical series on the iconic British band has officially begun production in the UK and is slated for a global theatrical release in April 2028 under Sony Pictures, Variety has confirmed. New casting announced for The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes. …

Farhan Akhtar to play Pandit Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ The Beatles film; Western media mistakes Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for sitar player | Bollywood News

Farhan Akhtar to play Pandit Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ The Beatles film; Western media mistakes Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for sitar player | Bollywood News

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At a time when Farhan Akhtar has been in the spotlight over a fallout between his production house Excel Entertainment and Ranveer Singh following the actor’s exit from Don 3, there’s a major professional milestone for the actor. Farhan is set to make his Hollywood film debut in director Sam Mendes’ four-part film project on The Beatles, where he will portray legendary sitar maestro Ravi Shankar. Sony Pictures announced the casting on social media. Akhtar will bring to life the legendary musician whose relationship with George Harrison in the 1960s left a lasting imprint on the band’s sound. It was Shankar who introduced Harrison to Indian classical music, an influence that found its way into the band’s work through the use of instruments like the sitar and a deeper engagement with Eastern musical ideas. Their collaboration became a landmark moment in cross-cultural musical exchange. New casting announced for The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes. Farhan Akhtar will star as Ravi ShankarLucy Boynton will star as Jane AsherMorfydd Clark will star …

The Beatles 1st look: Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan star as The Fab Four; who plays whom

The Beatles 1st look: Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan star as The Fab Four; who plays whom

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The first look for The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event is finally out, leaving fans ecstatic. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Sony Pictures shared the first look at the cast as the Fab Four. The Beatles’ 1st look: Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan will be part of the film. The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event first look The upcoming movie project will revolve around the story of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr across four separate films. Harris Dickinson will be seen as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. A part of the caption read, “The Beatles. April 2028…The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes. #TheBeatlesMovies.” Reacting to the post, a fan said, “Excellent casting. Beautiful actors.” A person wrote, “How good does this look. This is all of our dreams coming true.” Fans are in awe of the casting A comment read, “This is gonna be good! The idea …

The Beatles Alum John Lennon’s Documentary Features Restored Footage of Concerts, Private Phone Calls; Director Says, ‘Really Endearing…

The Beatles Alum John Lennon’s Documentary Features Restored Footage of Concerts, Private Phone Calls; Director Says, ‘Really Endearing…

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A new documentary explores the life of The Beatles’ former member John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono. Co-directed by Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards, the documentary titled One to One: John & Yoko explores the least celebrated aspect of their life—their initial years as New Yorkers.  The post-Beatles era was a turning point in their lives. Their Greenwich Village home became a central attraction for avant-garde artists, leftist activists, and self-proclaimed freaks. As a result, the couple was immersed in the radical political and cultural energy of early 70s America.  The film aggressively details the lives of Lennon and Ono during this phase. During this time, the musician held several shows, and their restored footage is included in the film. The first footage is from a pair of benefit shows for the Willowbrook State School that was held at Madison Square Garden in 1972.  In the restored footage, the musician is seen performing high-energy versions of Come Together, Instant Karma and other hits. The documentary also features private phone calls recorded by …

Book Review: ‘John & Paul’ explores complex ties between Lennon and McCartney

Book Review: ‘John & Paul’ explores complex ties between Lennon and McCartney

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Ian Leslie’s “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,” takes a detailed look — 426 pages — at how John Lennon and Paul McCartney worked together from their meeting as teenagers until John’s death. Book Review: ‘John & Paul’ explores complex ties between Lennon and McCartney Had McCartney not decided at age 15 to go hear Lennon’s band playing in a Liverpool suburb, the world would have been denied the multitude of Beatle songs that brightened a generation and brought escalating musical innovation to rock music. As Leslie affirms in the book, Lennon and McCartney early on developed a personal and creative chemistry that allowed them to elevate each other’s work to the timeless song classics still heard around the world. And into that relationship dives Leslie, analyzing the mountain of articles and books written about the Beatles and interpreting messages the two men were sending to each other in their solo songs, particularly after the band’s break-up when both were writing and performing as solo acts. Leslie focuses on exploring the often-tortured relationship …

That AI-restored Beatles song won Grammy for Best Rock Performance

That AI-restored Beatles song won Grammy for Best Rock Performance

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The Beatles have won their eighth competitive Grammy award thanks to a little help from artificial intelligence. The 2023 track “Now and Then” — which Billboard reports is the first song knowingly created with AI assistance to earn a Grammy nomination — was awarded Best Rock Performance on Sunday, beating out competition from Green Day, Pearl Jam, The Black Keys, Idles, and St. Vincent. The track was pieced together using a demo that John Lennon recorded in the late 1970s, with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison later providing their own contributions in the mid-‘90s, with the aim of including the final song in The Beatles Anthology project. “Now and Then” wasn’t released, however, due to technical limitations at the time preventing Lennon’s vocals and piano from being separated from the original lo-fi demo. “To be clear, nothing has been artificially or synthetically created. It’s all real and we all play on it,” McCartney said in 2023, addressing speculation about AI’s role in development. “We cleaned up some existing recordings — a process which …

‘Beatles Are The Closest Thing To…’: Has Taylor Swift ‘Completely Transformed Pop Music’? Insiders Reflect On Eras Tour BTS

‘Beatles Are The Closest Thing To…’: Has Taylor Swift ‘Completely Transformed Pop Music’? Insiders Reflect On Eras Tour BTS

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is drawing to a close with just three shows left. The pop sensation will end her 152-date journey in Vancouver on December 8, marking the conclusion of what she has called “the most exhausting, all-encompassing, but most joyful, most rewarding, most wonderful thing” in her life. Since its start in March 2023, the Eras Tour has become a global sensation. From inspiring friendship bracelet exchanges to producing the highest-grossing concert film of all time, Swift’s influence has been undeniable. Along the way, she healed from heartbreak, started dating NFL star Travis Kelce, and became the first musician billionaire based solely on performing and songwriting, according to Forbes. Journalist Rob Sheffield, author of Heartbreak Is the National Anthem, described Taylor Swift as a unique force in music history. “The Beatles are the closest thing to a Taylor Swift that we have in history,” Sheffield told PEOPLE. “She’s so completely transformed pop music.” He attributes her unparalleled impact to how personal yet relatable her music is. Fans resonate with her lyrics, making her a …

Barry Keoghan cast as Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ Beatles film | Hollywood

Barry Keoghan cast as Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ Beatles film | Hollywood

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Nov 28, 2024 03:57 PM IST British star Barry Keoghan has been cast as Ringo Starr, The Beatles’ drummer, in Sam Mendes’ film on the iconic band. British star Barry Keoghan has been cast in Sam Mendes’ planned films on The Beatles. The actor will be essaying the role of Ringo Starr, the Beatles drummer. The news was confirmed by Starr himself. Mendes has planned a four-film series chronicling the legendary band, with each movie told from the perspective of one of the Beatles members. (Also read: The Beatles reinvented themselves in Rishikesh, says author of new book on Fab Four) Barry Keoghan will play a young Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ film on The Beatles. Ringo Starr on Barry Keoghan’s casting Starr confirmed that Keoghan, the Oscar-nominated actor known for The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn, will portray him during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “I think it’s great. I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many,” the 84-year-old musician said. The films will intersect to “tell the astonishing …