Washington, Feb. 13 -- Farhan Akhtar is set to portray legendary Indian musician and Bharat Ratna awardee Pandit Ravi Shankar in director Sam Mendes's ambitious project, 'The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event'.
The four-part biographical series, chronicling the lives of the iconic British band, has officially begun production in the UK and is scheduled for a global theatrical release in April 2028 under Sony Pictures, according to Variety.
Akhtar joins an international ensemble including Lucy Boynton as Jane Asher, Morfydd Clark as Cynthia Lennon, and Harry Lawtey as Stuart Sutcliffe. The series will explore the lives of 'The Beatles', with each film focusing on a different band member.
Akhtar, known for his roles in 'Zindagi Na Mileg...