Academy award-winning composer AR Rahman has come on board to compose music for Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon`s next, Pippa. Set in the backdrop of 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, the movie will feature Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, and Priyanshu Painyuli.

Rahman said he was drawn to Pippa as its story had a "human connect." "It`s about every family, and I instantly related to it. I am looking forward to working with Raja Krishna Menon, Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur," the 54-year-old composer said in a statement.