Farhan Akhtar is set for his Hollywood acting debut, portraying the renowned sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar in director Sam Mendes' upcoming four-part cinematic event about The Beatles. The announcement coincides with ongoing developments surrounding his film Don 3.
Farhan Akhtar has been cast to portray Pandit Ravi Shankar in director Sam Mendes' four-part cinematic event centered on The Beatles. This marks Akhtar's Hollywood acting debut. The announcement, made on February 13, 2026, aligns with updates on his project Don 3.
Pandit Ravi Shankar, a key figure in Indian classical music, influenced Beatles members like George Harrison. The film is slated for release in 2028, featuring Paul Mescal as John Lennon. Keywords associated include Farhan Akhtar, Ravi Shankar, Sam Mendes, The Beatles film, and Hollywood debut. The project aims to revisit The Beatles' story, highlighting the role of Indian classical music.
