Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical

Name: Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical
Start: 2024-09-20T19:30:00-07:00
End: 2024-09-20T22:30:00-07:00
Location: 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States, California 95113

Schedule

Fri Sep 20 2024 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States, California 95113 | San Jose, CA

Experience the sublime grandeur of Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical in North America!
Presented by Cinema on Stage, an entertainment company dedicated to bringing world-class productions to global audiences, this opulent production brings to life the timeless love story of Prince Salim and courtesan Anarkali, set against the backdrop of the ornate Mughal era.
With over 550 stunning costumes, magnificent sets, live performances of Indian classical singing, and dazzling Kathak choreography, this is the most expensive production in the history of Indian theatre. Produced by Shapoorji Pallonji, the producers of K Asif’s Mughal-E-Azam, and helmed by renowned director Feroz Abbas Khan, this larger-than-life production (with English subtitles) has already captivated audiences at 25 venues across India, the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Oman and Qatar.
Don’t miss your chance to witness this majestic musical, where love collides with social mores to create a grand symphony of charged emotions, artistry, musicality, lyricism and breathtaking choreography.
Set in the reign of Emperor Akbar, the play infuses new life into the momentous love story of Prince Salim and Anarkali. The passionate and forbidden love between the heir of the Mughal empire and a court dancer throws the royal household into a tumult and brings Emperor Akbar and Prince Salim face to face in a volcanic battle of wills.
The play not only celebrates the artistic legacy of one of the most enduring classics of Indian cinema, but also showcases the syncretic musical and dance traditions of India. Director Feroz Abbas Khan explores class conflicts and gender questions in the play even as he orchestrates war sequences, the regal splendor and cultural richness of the Mughal era, with note-perfect dialogue and sumptuous dance and music sequences.
Watch as a series of dramatic events lead to a tragic climax and a surprise ending that leaves an unanswered question in its wake. At the heart of this lavishly mounted, monumental play is a human story brimming with love, jealousy, rebellion, sacrifice and an ever-relevant message, “Dilwale ka saath dena, daulat wale ka nahin.” In the end, Salim and Anarkali’s passion remains unwavering, making their story one of the most beloved romances in Indian cinema and theatre.