Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman on Tuesday introduced Ehan Bhat, the lead actor of 99 Songs, a musical love story that marks the musician’s debut as a film producer. Bhat features alongside. Edilsy Vargas in the musical film, slated to hit theatres on April 16. Talking about Bhat, Rahman said, “Here’s presenting Ehan Bhat who comes from the land of Kashmir, a place of great beauty and cultural legacy. He learnt to play the piano at our conservatory for a year and is entering the world of cinema as a lead in 99 songs. I hope you love him as we do.”

Talking about his debut production venture, Rahman said: “As part of my production company, YM Movies, I’m happy to collaborate with Jio Studios in bringing together this experiential movie. 99 Songs is about one man’s struggle against the old and the new world. And the antidote is music. It’s my pleasure to introduce the film’s director Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy and a talented cast comprising Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas. It was a great experience working with icons like Manisha Koirala and Lisa Ray, and music legends Ranjit Barot and Rahul Ram,” he added. Bhat was apparently sent to Los Angeles to train as an actor for the film.