A R Rahman has been working on his labor of love - 99 for a few years now. The Oscar winning composer has written the script while advertisement maker Viswesh Krishnamoorthy has directed it.
A R Rahman introduced the cast of the film yesterday in a special video. The film’s lead are debutantes Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Varghese who were selected after rigorous auditions and workshops. Tenzin Dalha, Manish Koirala, Lisa Ray and Rahul Ram play supporting cast in the film.
The film will have 10 to 12 songs. The musicale will be about the journey of a struggling singer, the problems he faces in his quest to become a successful composer. The film’s music is composed by A R Rahman who also wears the producer’s hat for the first time.