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Amul Celebrates Farhan Akhtar's Hollywood Debut as Ravi Shankar in Beatles Film

Amul India has released a celebratory topical illustration honouring actor-director Farhan Akhtar's casting in a major Hollywood project. Akhtar is set to portray legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar in director Sam Mendes' upcoming film series about The Beatles. The series will consist of four interconnected biopics, each from the perspective of a different band member, with an ensemble cast including Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan. This role marks Akhtar's first significant international film appearance following a brief cameo in the Marvel series 'Ms. Marvel'.

Key Points: Amul Topical for Farhan Akhtar's Beatles Film Role

  • Amul marks Akhtar's Hollywood debut
  • He plays sitar maestro Ravi Shankar
  • Film is Sam Mendes' Beatles biopic series
  • Features Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson
  • Global release set for April 2028
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Amul Topical honours Farhan Akhtar's Hollywood debut in Sam Mendes' film

Amul honours Farhan Akhtar's casting as Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes' Beatles film series. The actor makes his major Hollywood debut in the 2028 project.

"a cross-cultural exchange that reshaped the band's evolving sound - Article"

New Delhi, February 17

Amul India has marked Farhan Akhtar's major Hollywood milestone with its signature celebratory topical, as the actor gears up for his international film debut portraying sitar maestro Ravi Shankar in director Sam Mendes' ambitious project, 'The Beatles- A Four-Film Cinematic Event.'

The dairy brand, known for its timely and witty illustrations honouring cultural moments, dedicated its latest doodle to Akhtar's casting announcement.

The upcoming film series is structured as four interconnected biopics, each narrated from the perspective of a different member of the iconic British band, The Beatles. The project is slated for a global theatrical release in April 2028.

Akhtar will step into the role of Pandit Ravi Shankar, whose influence on The Beatles, particularly through his close friendship with guitarist George Harrison, played a pivotal role in introducing Indian classical music to Western popular culture.

Shankar's mentorship of Harrison led to the incorporation of the sitar and Indian musical elements into several Beatles tracks, creating a cross-cultural exchange that reshaped the band's evolving sound during the late 1960s.

The ensemble cast features Paul Mescal who will portray Paul McCartney, while Harris Dickinson takes on the role of John Lennon. Barry Keoghan has been cast as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn will essay George Harrison.

While Akhtar previously made a brief appearance as Waleed, in the Marvel series 'Ms. Marvel' in 2022, this film represents his first major international screen role.

Farhan Akhtar, known for his versatility as an actor, director, and singer, made his acting debut in the year 2008 with the musical drama film 'Rock On!!' in which he also showcased his singing talent and lent his voice to the super hit tracks of the film like 'Socha Hai', 'Pichle Saat Dino Mein' and the title track of the film and received a lot of appreciation for his performance.

In addition to these, he has other chartbuster tracks to his name, including 'Senorita', 'Gallan Goodiyan', 'Atrangi Yaari', 'Manzar Naya', and more.

On the acting front, the actor has delivered outstanding performances in films such as 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', 'Toofan', 'Wazir', 'Karthik Calling Karthik', and 'The Sky is Pink', among others. He was last seen in '120 Bahadur'.

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Rohit P
Amul topicals are a national treasure, truly. They never miss a beat. Farhan Akhtar playing Ravi Shankar is inspired casting. His dedication to roles like Milkha Singh shows he will do justice to the legend.
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Aditya G
This is huge for Indian cinema. A mainstream Hollywood film by Sam Mendes focusing on The Beatles' Indian connection. Hope it accurately portrays the depth of Shankar ji's influence and isn't just a superficial glance.
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Sarah B
As a Beatles fan, I'm thrilled about this project. The George Harrison-Ravi Shankar relationship was so special. Curious to see how Farhan Akhtar, more known for his intensity, captures the maestro's serene grace.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while Farhan is a good actor, I wonder if a classical musician or someone with that background might have been more authentic for Ravi Shankar's role. The sitar nuances, the posture... it's a tall order. Hope he proves me wrong!
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Meera T
Amul's doodle is the real news for me! 😄 Always so clever. On topic, it's fantastic that our music and culture, through Shankar ji, get this platform. Farhan has the screen presence to carry it. All the best to him!

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