Mughal-e-Azam (musical)

Country

India

How it feels

This stage musical tells the love story of Mughal Prince Salim and a courtesan named Anarkali. It shows the conflict of Emperor Akbar as he balances his duty to his empire with his love for his son.

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What happens

Mughal-e-Azam (transl. The Great Mughal) is a Broadway-style musical based on the 1960 Bollywood film of the same name, directed by K. Asif and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji. The musical was directed by Feroz Abbas Khan and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji Group. Based on the love story between Mughal Prince Salim and courtesan Anarkali, Mughal-e-Azam portrays the conflict faced by Mughal Emperor Akbar: his responsibility towards the future of his empire and his duty as the father of a beloved son. It was the first large-scale Indian Broadway-style musical, and was in production for ten months. The show was well received by critics in the media and entertainment industry. In 2017, it won seven out of the fourteen BroadwayWorld India Awards including Best Play, Best Director, and Best Costume Design. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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