Sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma grabbed the attention ahead of Ramayana:: Pratham Sankalp event after sharing pictures with: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash:producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari.While fans are excited to see Ranbir Kapoor and Yash in Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s latest post ahead of the Ramayana event, it is the sitar maestro’s Rs 35.88 lakh. Ram Janmabhoomi watch that quickly became the center of attention.Rishab shared a series of photos with the caption, “See you tonight. Jai Shree Ram,” ahead of the star-studded event. In one of the pictures, he poses with the Ramayana team, while another picture gives 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 became a talking point
Inspired by the spiritual significance of Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, the limited edition watch features intricate carvings of Lord Ram holding his bow and arrow, Lord Hanuman in a prayerful pose and a small depiction of the Ayodhya Ram Temple.According to the official description, the dial bears a detailed relief of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, while the inscriptions of Hindu deities on 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 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 AR Rahman as part of the film’s music team.He has reportedly been roped in to compose the title track for the film’s trailer and contribute musical themes with Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman and Lankesh Ravana. Sources close to the production say that the makers wanted Rishab’s unique blend of Indian classical music and contemporary sound design to create an emotional 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 acclaim 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 July 24
Produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is one of the most ambitious films to be mounted in Indian cinema, with the two-part epic reportedly being made on a budget of around Rs 4,000 crore.Ahead of the worldwide trailer launch on July 24, the makers hosted ‘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 other cast and crew members.Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Ramayana. The First Part is slated to release during Diwali 2026, while the second installment is slated to hit theaters during Diwali 2027.