27 April,2019 03:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A R Rahman
A R Rahman turns producer with 99 Songs, which is set to release in June. Yesterday, the music maestro unveiled the cast.
The Academy Award winner took to Twitter to introduce us to newcomer Ehan Bhat, the lead actor, who plays a musician. Rahman wrote, "I hope you will shower him with as much love as I have received from you. Releasing worldwide in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi (sic)."
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"I couldn't have asked for a better debut than '99 Songs'. This is a dream come true. I am thankful to Rahman Sir and Jio studios," Ehan said in a statement.
Check out some pictures of Ehan Bhat here:
99 Songs will release on June 21 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, the film is backed by Rahman's banner Y.M. Movies and Jio Studios.
Rahman has been working on the project for a couple of years. The romantic musical film will also feature newcomers Edilsy Varghese and Tenzin Dalha.
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