Shekhar Ravjiani confirms teaming up with YRF, to compose music for 'Sultan'

Mumbai: Ali Abbas Zafar's 'Sultan', based on wrestling, will go on floors by November. The director has finalized the music director for the film which stars Salman Khan. Vishal and Shekhar will be composing music for the film which is slotted as next year's big Eid release.

Vishal and Shekhar have worked for Yash Raj Films in the past and have given chartbusters like 'Bachna Ae Haseeno', 'Tashan', 'Ta Ra Rum Pum' and 'Salaam Namaste'. This marks their return to the banner after 7 years.

Irshad, Ali and Shekhar at YRF Studios- Twitter

Irshad Kamil, who works a lot for Vishal and Shekhar, will be writing the lyrics. Ali has already started music sittings with them and the word is that he is quite happy with whatever he has heard so far. If you are wondering how Vishal and Shekhar came on board, it was Aditya Chopra who made a call to Shekhar and asked to compose music for 'Sultan'.

The leading lady of the film is yet to be locked.