Sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma drew attention before the Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp event after sharing images with Ranbir Kapoor, Yashproducer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari.While fans were delighted to see Ranbir Kapoor and Yash in Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s latest release before the Ramayana event, it was the sitar maestro’s 35.88 lakh. Ram Janmabhoomi watch that quickly became the center 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 images, he posed with Ramayana gear, while another image gave fans a closer look at his Jacob & Co. watch. Epic X Ram Janmabhoomi Titanium Edition. According to Ethos Watch Boutiques, the luxury watch is priced at Rs 35.88 lakh.
Rs 35.88 lakh Ram Janmabhoomi watch by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma becomes the talk of the town
Inspired by the spiritual significance of Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, the limited edition watch features intricate engravings of Lord Ram holding the bow and arrow, Lord Hanuman in a prayerful pose and a miniature representation of the Ayodhya Ram Temple.According to the official description, the dial bears 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 from Rs 83 lakh to Rs 1.08 lakh.
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma will debut in Bollywood with Ramayana
The sitar virtuoso is also set to achieve a major milestone in his career with Ramayana. According to industry sources, Rishab has joined Academy Award winning composer Hans Zimmer and music maestro AR Rahman as part of the film’s music team.He has reportedly been tasked 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 gained international recognition through his Sitar for Mental Health concert series, where he explores the therapeutic power of Indian classical music.
The trailer of Ramayana will be released on 24th July
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 being made on a budget of around Rs 4 billion.Ahead of the worldwide release of the trailer on July 24, the makers are organizing the ‘Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp’ event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Rakul Preet Singh, Kunal Kapoor, Ajinkya Deo, Ravie Dubey, Nitesh Tiwari, Arun Govil, Kumar Vishwas and several other cast and crew members are expected to attend the red carpet.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 will release during Diwali 2026, while the second installment is slated to hit theaters during Diwali 2027.