AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (BAFTA) 'Breakthrough Initiative'.
Mumbai: Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (BAFTA) 'Breakthrough Initiative'.
The initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to identify, celebrate and support up to five talents working in film, games or TV in India.
AR RahmanRahman said he is thrilled to work with BAFTA to discover talent that the country has to offer.
"This is a unique opportunity for promising artists to be supported by a world-renowned organisation, to not only make connections with other talented creatives across the world but to be mentored by BAFTA-winners and nominees.
AR Rahman "I am looking forward to seeing the brilliant talent chosen from India to be showcased on a global stage," Rahman said.
According to a press statement, BAFTA Breakthrough India will help facilitate the development of relationships between British talent and India's homegrown creatives.
