99 Songs actor Ehan Bhat: Sir’s idea to make me learn music

As part of the prep for the Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy-directed project, Bhat trained formally in music at KM Music Conservatory in Chennai. “It was Rahman Sir’s idea to send me to Chennai to his conservatory to learn music. He wanted me to be introduced to the musical world which would help me a lot in my character building. I learned piano for one year under the supervision of Surojeet Chatterjee, who not only taught me the piano but also treated me like a son. My musical sense got inclined to a whole new different level, as every day I would interact with musicians. I was so engrossed in this musical world that each day I was getting closer to the character in my film. More than challenging, it was a tremendous learning experience for me. It’s a lifetime opportunity for me so I fell in love with all the processes that helped me understand my character. I was introduced to an unbelievable hardworking cast and crew of this film. Most of the AD’s were musicians. The director Vishwesh is himself a part of the musical band. It was a lifelong wish to learn piano and I got to learn that through this film. I found myself enamoured in love with everything about this film.”

In an industry that doesn’t conceal its favouritism, quiz him how crucial is this break and he says, “It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. I want to inspire more outsiders to come and achieve their dreams. I cannot imagine that I could come this far, especially after where I started from. I would like to thank Rahman sir for this opportunity that he has bestowed on me. I want to make him proud.”