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Hanuman's Stage Leap: From Myth to Musical
17 Oct
Summary
- A new Broadway-style musical, Mahabali, reimagines Ramayana through Hanuman.
- The production premieres in Mumbai on October 18 before moving to Bengaluru.
- Actors aim for spiritual connection, emphasizing theater's unique emotional impact.
A new Broadway-style musical, "Mahabali," is set to premiere, offering a fresh reimagining of the epic Ramayana through the lens of Hanuman. The production, designed and directed by Kulvinder Bakshish Singh, promises a captivating blend of visual spectacle and emotional depth.
The musical will launch in Mumbai on October 18, with subsequent performances in Bengaluru. Producers Randhir Ranjan Ray and Abhishek Narayan emphasize the character of Hanuman, symbolizing strength, devotion, and unwavering faith, aiming to immerse the audience in these dimensions.
"Mahabali" features a cast including Ankit Mohan as Hanuman, Arya Babbar as Ravan, and Vaidika Senjaliya as Sita. Actors are focused on achieving a spiritual connection to their roles, underscoring the unique, unmediated emotional experience that live theater provides compared to cinema.
Performances are scheduled for October 18 at the NCPA and October 24 at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai, followed by a November 14 show at Phoenix Marketcity in Bengaluru.
