#SHOWBIZ: AR Rahman's selfie with Hans Zimmer sparks global fan frenzy
The image, posted by Rahman on social media yesterday, quickly went viral, confirming their joint involvement in the film's soundtrack.
The highly anticipated musical partnership comes shortly after the unveiling of the first look for filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, which stars Ranbir Kapoor.
The film is set to feature the combined talents of India's Oscar-winning composer, AR Rahman, and Germany-born Hollywood legend, Hans Zimmer.
Rahman's social media post, simply captioned "With @hanszimmer #ramayanamovie," underscored the significance of the collaboration, which is poised to revolutionise the musical landscape of Indian cinema.
The photograph, showing the two smiling maestros, garnered immense admiration from fans and industry peers alike.
Actor Lauren Gottlieb described the moment as "iconic," while singer Armaan Malik hailed them as "legends."
Fans expressed their anticipation online, with one commenting, "Two titans cooking up something colossal. Waiting for the blast now! Excited max, Sir!"
Another enthusiast declared it the "Frame of the decade," and a third simply stated, "ARR x HZ. The frame everyone will remember."
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