Team Blitz India
MUMBAI: After more than 200 spellbinding performances across six Asian countries, India’s most spectacular musical play, Mughal-e-Azam, has premiered in North America.
Based on K Asif’s 1960 classic film of the same name, the play showcases India’s rich culture of classical music and dance form of Kathak intertwined in a legendary love story. The 13-city tour kicked off at Atlanta in the US, on May 26.
For more than 60 years, the story of Mughale-Azam has enchanted legions of fans across the globe. The black and white magnum opus, made in 1960, was re-released in 2004 in colour after full restoration. Even in re-release, the film had a 25-week run in India.
With a cast and crew of 150, the musical version of Mughal-e-Azam is the most expensive theatre production ever from India. It comprises mesmerizing dance sequences, spectacular lighting, extravagant costumes and live signing. In 2017, the musical won seven out of 14 Broadway World India Awards.
Mughal-e-Azam centers round the love story between Prince Salim and court dancer Anarkali. Upon learning of this forbidden relationship, Emperor Akbar disapproves and must choose between his responsibility towards his empire and his duty as a father.
“This production is a tribute to K Asif’s masterpiece, which has enthralled the audiences for over six decades,” says Feroz Abbas Khan, Director of the musical play
