AR Rahman becomes BAFTA Breakthrough India ambassador

Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was anunced as ambassador for British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (BAFTA) 'Breakthrough Initiative'. initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to identify, celebrate, and support up to five talents working in film, games, or TV in India. Rahman said he is thrilled to work with BAFTA to discover talent that country has to offer.

"This is a unique opportunity for promising artists to be supported by a world-rewned organisation, to t only make connections with or talented creatives across world but to be mentored by BAFTA-winners and minees.

"I am looking forward to seeing brilliant talent chosen from India to be showcased on a global st," 53-year-old composer said in a statement.

flagship new talent initiative, applications for which are w open, is part of BAFTA's year-round work to support new talent, operating alongside ir awards ceremonies worldwide. According to a press statement, BAFTA Breakthrough India will help facilitate development of relationships between British talent and India's homegrown creatives.

Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, said Rahman shares team's passion for identifying and nurturing new talent and y were grateful for his support. "He is well-positioned to support initiative, with his broad spectrum of work drawing recognition across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films, which will help BAFTA to appeal to a wide section of industry," Berry added.

As part of BAFTA Breakthrough India, a jury of British and Indian industry experts will select five talents from across India to take part in year-long mentoring and guidance programme. participants will receive one-to-one mentoring, global networking opportunities, free access to BAFTA events and screenings for 12 months, and full voting BAFTA membership.