Sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma grabbed attention ahead of the Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp event after sharing pictures with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari.While fans were thrilled to see Ranbir Kapoor and Yash in Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s latest post ahead of the Ramayana event, it was the sitar maestro’s Rs 35.88 lakh Ram Janmabhoomi watch that quickly became the centre of attention.Rishab shared a series of photographs with the caption, “See you tonight. Jai Shree Ram,” ahead of the star-studded event. In one of the pictures, he posed with the Ramayana team, while another image gave fans a closer look at his Jacob & Co. Epic X Ram Janmabhoomi Titanium Edition watch. According to Ethos Watch Boutiques, the luxury timepiece is priced at Rs 35.88 lakh.
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s Rs 35.88 lakh Ram Janmabhoomi watch becomes the talking point
Inspired by the spiritual significance of Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, the limited-edition watch features intricate engravings of Lord Ram holding his bow and arrow, Lord Hanuman in a prayerful pose and a miniature depiction of the Ayodhya Ram Temple.According to the official description, the dial carries a detailed relief of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, while inscriptions of Hindu deities on both the dial and bezel further highlight the spiritual inspiration behind the design. The watch is available in three editions. While the Titanium Edition costs Rs 35.88 lakh, the Rose Gold Edition is priced at Rs 78 lakh, and the Gold Edition ranges between Rs 83 lakh and Rs 1.08 crore.
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to make his Bollywood debut with Ramayana
The sitar virtuoso is also set to achieve a major career milestone with Ramayana. According to industry sources, Rishab has joined Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer and music maestro A.R. Rahman as part of the film’s music team.He has reportedly been entrusted with composing the title track for the film’s trailer and contributing to the musical themes associated with Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman and Lankesh Ravana. Sources close to the production say the makers wanted Rishab’s distinctive blend of Indian classical music and contemporary sound design to create an emotionally immersive musical experience. He is expected to use his custom-designed electronic sitar, SITARA, to give each of the film’s key characters a unique musical identity.A disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, Rishab has earned international acclaim through his Sitar for Mental Health concert series, where he explores the therapeutic power of Indian classical music.
Ramayana trailer to release on July 24
Produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is among the most ambitious films ever mounted in Indian cinema, with the two-part epic reportedly being made on a budget of around Rs 4,000 crore.Before the worldwide trailer launch on July 24, the makers are hosting the ‘Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp’ event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The red carpet is expected to be attended by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Ajinkya Deo, Ravie Dubey, Nitesh Tiwari, Arun Govil, Kumar Vishwas and several other members of the cast and crew.Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Ramayana: Part One is slated to release during Diwali 2026, while the second instalment is scheduled to hit theatres during Diwali 2027.
