’99 Songs’ Star Ehan Bhat: “If All Goes Well, I Can Be Their Role Model, For My Community, For Kashm

Ehan is a talent discovered by Rahman, and the newcomer is spellbound by the Oscar-winning composer.

Ehan Bhat, who is born and brought up in picturesque Kashmir, is all set for his debut as a Bollywood hero in the upcoming film “99 Songs”, which is, incidentally, also Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman’s first film as a producer. Continue reading to learn more about the latest Bollywood news.

The debutant opens up about Kashmir getting a lot of the spotlight recently, to get a new set of talents emerging from the state. Television stars Hina Khan, Asim Riaz and Aly Goni, who became household names on “Bigg Boss”, are from the region, as is Danish Renzu. director of the much-feted new film “The Illegal”.

He believes it is the tumultuous scenario and battles prevalent in the region that frequently prevent Kashmiris from following their dreams.

“Kashmir in itself is engrossed in culture and art. It is only the conflicts and situations that are there have dominated individual, (preventing them) from following their dreams. However, I think gradually everything is changing,” Ehan told IANS.

Renzu, for one, is someone whose achievement makes him more happy. “Danish (Renzu) is a great friend. His film was listed for the Oscars. Then you have Ehan… I hope people get inspired by us being in Bollywood and they follow the trail that we followed and be a part of this industry as well,” he said.

He expects to be a role model for his community. “I receive a lot of direct messages from Kashmir asking what would be the techniques to be in Bollywood. If all goes well, I could be their role model, for my community, for Kashmiris,” said the budding actor.

Ehan is a talent discovered by Rahman, along with the newcomer is spellbound by the Oscar-winning composer.

“Ever since I was a boy, I had been a fan of (AR Rahman). I had his cassettes and CDs. I have, all my life, been a fan of sir. I hoped that one day I would get into this profession and I wanted and hoped that someday I’d do some film that Rahman sir would do music in it,” he explained.

Ehan continued: “How little did I know that I would get a film produced by Rahman sir and with music and story by him! It’s a dream come true for any actor who is starting out. Once you meet him in person you will be spellbound by him. I am overwhelmed.”

“99 Songs” casts Ehan features alongside Edilsy Vargas in the musical film, slated to hit theatres on April 16.

Directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, the film has been introduced by Jio Studios, produced by AR Rahman’s YM Movies. Get the latest updates on koimoi.com