Musical Maestro A.R. Rahman joins Applause Entertainment’s team ‘Gandhi’

The series is directed by Hansal Mehta, produced by Applause Entertainment

Mumbai, 2^nd October 2024: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Applause Entertainment has announced that Grammy Award Winner, musical legend A.R. Rahman has come on board to compose the music for their highly anticipated series, Gandhi. Rahman, whose name is synonymous with musical brilliance, will bring his unparalleled craft to this sweeping saga of Indian Independence, elevating the series to new artistic heights.

A.R. Rahman, “Watching Gandhiji’s younger life is a revelation—his experiments with truth, life, and so many other things show the evolution of his character. I am deeply honored to be scoring the music for this story, in collaboration with Applause Entertainment and under the articulate direction of Hansal Mehta.”

Directed by Hansal Mehta and based on Ramachandra Guha’s definitive writings, this collaboration promises to weave together history, emotion, and sound in ways never before experienced on screen. His compositions will not only support the visuals but also capture the essence of Gandhi’s teachings on truth, love, and non-violence, becoming a powerful part of the narrative.

Sameer Nair, Managing Director of Applause Entertainment, “Gandhi is not just a series, it’s a global narrative on the triumph of the human spirit. A.R. Rahman’s music will infuse a soul-stirring dimension to this iconic story to resonate with audiences around the world. With Rahman’s score, I believe we are crafting something truly special – a series that both entertains and inspires.”

The anticipation for the series keeps growing and this latest announcement has only added more curiosity to the project!