Overview
- Rahman describes the collaboration as “terrifying” due to the epic’s cultural weight and the goal of delivering something new to a global audience.
- He says Zimmer first built a promo soundscape, which Rahman augmented with Sanskrit words, reflecting an approach that balances tradition with innovation.
- Lyricist and poet Dr. Kumar Vishwas is developing Sanskrit/Hindi lyrics with Rahman as the music evolves through an iterative process.
- Producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari are closely engaged with the composers’ work as the two-part film targets Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 releases.
- Rahman notes the project’s cross-faith dimension, citing his Muslim background and Zimmer’s Jewish identity while composing for a Hindu epic he studied in school.