On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Applause Entertainment has announced that it has signed on Oscar and Grammy Award winner and musical legend A.R. Rahman to compose the music for its highly-anticipated series Gandhi. Rahman, whose name is synonymous with musical brilliance, will bring his unparalleled craft to this sweeping saga of Indian Independence.

Directed by Hansal Mehta and based on Ramachandra Guha’s definitive writings, this collaboration promises to weave together history, emotion and sound in a novel way. Pratik Gandhi, who created magic with Mehta in Scam 1992, plays MK Gandhi.

“Watching Gandhiji’s younger life is a revelation — his experiments with truth, life, and so many other things show the evolution of his character. I am deeply honoured to be scoring the music for this story, in collaboration with Applause Entertainment and under the articulate direction of Hansal Mehta,” was the word from Rahman.

Added Hansal Mehta: “Gandhi is a deeply human retelling of MK Gandhi’s life story, a story that continues to inspire generations. Having A.R. Rahman join us on this journey is truly a dream come true. His music has the unique ability to elevate storytelling and for a project of this scale and significance, we couldn’t think of anyone better to bring the emotional and spiritual nuances of Gandhi’s life to the forefront.”

“Gandhi is not just a series, it’s a global narrative on the triumph of the human spirit. A.R. Rahman’s music will infuse a soul-stirring dimension to this iconic story to resonate with audiences around the world,” added Sameer Nair, managing director, Applause Entertainment.