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Rahman's 3 AM Call: Hans Zimmer Surprise!
4 Feb
Summary
- AR Rahman introduced Hans Zimmer to Resul Pookutty via video call.
- The surprising call occurred unexpectedly in the early morning hours.
- This interaction occurred while they were collaborating on Ramayana.
Academy Award-winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty shared a unique experience involving AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Early one morning, Pookutty received an energetic call from Rahman, who then surprised him by introducing the renowned Hollywood composer, Hans Zimmer, via video call. This unexpected encounter left Pookutty overwhelmed with fanboy excitement.
The unusual introduction took place while Pookutty, Rahman, and Zimmer are collaborating on Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film, Ramayana. Pookutty described the moment as embarrassing due to the early hour and his unprepared state but cherished it as a lifelong memory. Rahman's playful nature was evident, with a companion noting his habit of making such surprising introductions.
This collaboration follows Pookutty and Rahman's Oscar-winning work on Slumdog Millionaire. The addition of Hans Zimmer to the Ramayana project has significantly heightened anticipation for the film's musical score.
