Sony Music reunites with Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra for the music of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Once again, Sony Music teams up with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Viacom18 , for the music rights of the much awaited biopic - Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. After Rang De Basanti's spectacular musical success, this is the second project with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra that adds another feather to Sony Music's repertoire. Co-produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is based on the biography of India's most prominent athlete, Milkha Singh which is played by multi-talented actor Farhan Akhtar in a pivotal role. Composed by the leading musical trio Shankar - Ehsaan - Loy with Prasoon Joshi's lyrics, promise to create momentous tracks that will reflect the determination, passion and speed of the Flying Sikh. The music will roll out in May and will be available across all media channels for streaming, downloading and physical distribution. Shridhar Subramaniam, President India and Middle East Sony Music Entertainment said, "Our journey with Rakeysh began in the year 2005 with Rang De Basanti wherein we worked very closely with his team and created a huge success. Today while we work with him on Bhaag Milkha Bhaag we are all geared up to put in the same passion and energy. We are extremely confident of the subject and the music as its an integral part of the film." He further adds, "Prasoon Joshi's lyrics in Rang De Basanti elevated the musical experience and we are sure it will be the same this time too while Shankar Ehsaan and Loy always bring a fresh new angle to the music. At Sony Music, it's always a pleasure to work with Viacom 18 and we together will ensure a great musical journey for the listeners." Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra adds, "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag has been the most challenging and satisfying experience of my life. I have felt growth within myself as a film maker. The songs of the film is what a soul is to a body, we are lucky that Shridhar and his passionate team at Sony Music have joined hands and have become an integral part of the BMB family" . Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is slated for release in theatres on 12th of July