Mughal-e-Azam. The Grand Musical. Performed in Doha, Qatar. Episode 5

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Mughal-e-Azam follows the story of the Mughal Prince Salim who openly declares his love for a lowly court dancer named Anarkali and leads a rebellion against his mighty father, Emperor Akbar, who disapproves of their relationship. The epic film was produced by Shapoorji Pallonji in 1960. More than five decades later, the renowned Indian playwright Feroz Abbas Khan, known for plays like “Mahatma vs. Gandhi,” “Tumhari Amrita,”” Saalgirah”, “Dinner with Friends’ amongst others, brings this classic film to stage as a Broadway-style musical.
The musical is mostly faithful to the K. Asif classic, complete with lavish sets, exotic costumes, flowery verses, soulful music and brilliantly choreographed dance sequences, all of which are sublimely orchestrated by Khan to create an immersive theatre experience.

For a generation that has heard but perhaps not watched the film, this production is a great way to introduce them to Salim-Anarkali’s heart-wrenching love saga. The stage production has all the dramatic elements you want from a musical —melodious songs and mesmerizing dance sequences.

Director Feroz Abbas Khan says, “I had always wanted to share this great piece of cinema as a theatrical experience. The epic love story of Prince Salim and Anarkali has been told beautifully on celluloid. I have attempted to create a contemporary version of it for live audiences. I am humbled by the appreciation from audiences in India and several international cities. I am excited as we present Mughal-e-Azam in Doha for the first time. ”