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Oscar-Winner Hans Zimmer Collaborates with Indian Composer Shashwat Sachdev for British Series Virdee
23 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Two-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer teams up with Indian composer Shashwat Sachdev
- Collaboration for title theme of British TV series Virdee
- Sachdev is first Indian composer to co-compose with Zimmer and release music on his label
Last month, in a groundbreaking move, two-time Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer, renowned for iconic scores like The Lion King and Inception, collaborated with India's national award-winning composer Shashwat Sachdev for the title theme of the British television series Virdee. The title track also features Emmy-winning British composer and music producer James Everingham.
This collaboration epitomizes the evolving dynamics within the global entertainment landscape, showcasing South Asian music talent while celebrating the cross-cultural intersections that define contemporary cinema and television. Shashwat Sachdev, celebrated for his work on films such as Uri and Article 370, not only makes history as the first Indian composer to co-compose with Zimmer but also as the only Indian artist to release music under Zimmer's esteemed label, Extreme Music.
Virdee, adapted from the gripping novels by A.A. Dhand, promises to be an exhilarating crime thriller set against the gritty backdrop of modern-day England. Directed by the talented Mark Tonderai, the series features a stellar cast, including Staz Nair, Aysha Kala, and Kulvinder Ghir, ensuring captivating performances that align with the intense narrative.
