Farhan Akhtar recently made headlines at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in London, where he spoke about his upcoming role as the legendary sitar maestro Ravi Shankar. He is set to star in Sam Mendes' highly anticipated project, The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Speaking on the red carpet, Farhan shared his thoughts on being cast in such an important role. He admitted that the opportunity is both a thrill and a challenge. In a statement to AP, he said, "Oh, I'm really excited. It's exciting. It's daunting, of course.