Ranveer Singh turns fanboy at Hans Zimmer’s Abu Dhabi concert; AR Rahman and Bhavana Menon spotted

Dubai: Flamboyant Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh was spotted in Abu Dhabi letting his hair down and vibing hard—to none other than Hans Zimmer’s electrifying live concert.

The Bollywood star was seen grooving in his seat, shaking his head in disbelief as Zimmer and his orchestra brought cinematic masterpieces to life.

Singh wasn’t alone.

Malayali actress Bhavana Menon was also in the audience, soaking in the atmosphere. Music maestro AR Rahman, a fellow Oscar and Grammy winner, shared a moment of fan admiration too. Taking to Instagram, Rahman posted a photo of Zimmer receiving a thunderous standing ovation and wrote: “Watched the spectacular @hanszimmer show at Abu Dhabi… when is he coming to India?"

But the night belonged to Zimmer—the undisputed king of movie scores.

With over 150 films under his belt and accolades that include two Oscars, four Grammys, and an Emmy, the 66-year-old German-born American composer isn’t just a musician—he’s a sonic architect of emotion. From the haunting chants of Gladiator and the soaring notes of The Lion King to the pulse-pounding sounds of Dune, Zimmer’s work transcends language and genre. His Hans Zimmer Live concert in Abu Dhabi—his first in the UAE capital—was nothing short of a cinematic symphony that lit up the night.

“Don’t follow in my footsteps. Have your own voice, your own journey,” Zimmer told Gulf News in an earlier interview. “The adventure is the journey—and it has to be personal.”

Zimmer’s scores are often deeply personal. He spoke about his process for composing the score for Dune.

“I didn’t want to mimic any existing culture. The story takes place 10,000 years in the future on a strange planet. I wanted to invent an entirely new sonic culture.”

And in doing so, Zimmer has once again proven that he isn’t just scoring films—he’s scoring emotion, memory, and experience.

The Abu Dhabi concert was not just a performance, it was a communal celebration of storytelling through sound—made even more memorable with stars like Singh, Rahman, and Menon in the crowd, united by awe.

In our interview Zimmer, who admits to once having crippling stage fright, now thrives off the energy of a live audience.

“The best part about touring is that connection. The music is completed by the audience in the moment—it’s not just about us on stage.”

The composer also teased a major Indian project in the works: “Yes, I’m about to begin a big Indian film, but I can’t reveal the title just yet.”

Going by Ranveer Singh and AR Rahman's verdict after watching him in action in Abu Dhabi, it's clear that Hans Zimmer’s music transcends words, striking a chord with movie stars and music icons alike.