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Sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has expressed confidence about Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana ahead of its release, with a post-event message after performing his song Rama Rama at the film's Pratham Sankalp event in New Delhi drawing attention online. Sharing a video from his live performance, Rishab hinted that the song could make it to the Academy Awards.
Posting the clip on Instagram, he wrote, "Honoured to contribute to this historic project celebrating the story of Ramayana. I humbly present a rendition of 'Rama Rama' to you all performed live last night at Bharat Mandapam. See you at the Oscars (sic)."
His final line, "See you at the Oscars," quickly became a talking point online, with many fans praising his confidence and wishing for the song to receive international recognition.
A fan commented, "This song should get an Oscar (sic)." Another fan wrote, "Blessed to be alive in your era and to listen to your music as it heals the soul (sic)."
At the promotional event, producer Namit Malhotra confirmed that Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has officially joined the music team of Ramayana and will be working alongside Academy Award-winning composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
The Pratham Sankalp event gave audiences their first proper look at Ramayana. The makers unveiled the film's first trailer and showcased its visual style through concept art, costumes and character illustrations.
The evening was attended by the film's lead cast, including actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi, Ajinkya Deo, Kunal Kapoor and Shobana. Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra were also present.
The makers are now preparing to take the film to a global audience, with Ramayana set to unveil its trailer at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24.
The film is planned as a two-part release, with the first instalment set for Diwali 2026 and the second for Diwali 2027.
