AGP World presents Devdas - a spectacular & breath-taking theatrical experience
~ The
Classic a 100-year-old story, in all its Glory! ~
Devdas,
a novella by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, is probably one of the most famous
love sagas in Indian Literature. Translated into almost every major language,
this novella has seen its glory in Indian Cinema. This time AGP World brought the Classic On
Stage with all its grandeur, premiered on 17th November
2018, at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre @ NCPA, Mumbai. Present at the event were,
Jackie Shroff, Bharat Dhabolkar, Anant Mahadevan, Neelima Azeem and Suchitra
Krishnamoorthi.
AGP World’s theatrical rendition has a universal
appeal and is narrated by Chandramukhi, a glamorous courtesan and principle
character in the play, an opportunity to delight hearts with eternal music and
dance to continue the rich legacy. Directed by Saif Hyder Hasan starring renowned
actors such as Gaurav Chopra, Manjari Fadnis, Sunil Palwal, Sukhada Khandkekar,
Bhavna Pani, Smita Jayakar to name a few. This 150-minute multi-starrer is a
saga of love in its purest form where AGP endeavours to solve the mysteries of
what happens to Chandramukhi & Paro after Devdas.
Adapted & directed for stage by Saif
Hyder Hasan, whose craft of developing original content that connects with
the audience through music, dialogue, dance & theatrics woven with seamless
production values is revered in Indian Theatre.
Sets designed by the National Award-winning art and
cinematic director Omung Kumar of Mary Kom, Bhoomi, Sarbjith
and Saawariya.
The highlight of this production are the classic and
contemporary fusion dance performances choreographed by Shampa Sonthalia (daughter
of acclaimed Kathak maestro Padmashri Gopi Krishna) and Bertwin Ravi
Dsouza which give life to the musical score of Devdas. Devdas is enriched
by original melodies expressing undying, unrequited love sung by some of the
most prominent singers like Shail Hada, Bhoomi Trivedi, Shaan, Alka Yagnik,
Suresh Wadkar and Antara Mitra.
~Come be a part of this immersive
exuberant spectacle from 16th Nov – 25th Nov at Jamshed
Baba Theatre, NCPA~
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