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Long before Bollywood became a name or cult classics were a thing, a 
1960 historical drama created a rare stir in Indian cinema. 
Mughal-e-Azam, a feature film by K.Asif based on a play titled Anarkali 
tells the story of Mughal prince Salim and his “forbidden” love affair 
with a court dancer Anarkali. Several decades later, the Dilip Kumar, Madhubala starrer remains a 
feature that is much admired and appreciated by a generation of South 
Asians. However, now a new generation gets to experience the epic tale 
in a musical format. <a href="https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2018/02/07/theatrical-version-mughal-e-azam-continues-pack-crowds-delhi/">Read: Theatrical version of Mughal-e-Azam continues to pack crowds in Delhi</a> (February 7, 2018) Directed by Feroze Abbas Khan, the classic has now been adapted into a 
musical play which has already had house full showings not just in 
India, but also in at least 6 cities across Asia including Dubai, 
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Muscat and Doha. The show is all set to make its debut in North America after over 200 
performances on stage. The 13-city tour kicks off in Atlanta on Friday, 
May 26 with stops set for New York, Chicago, Toronto and more. While most second or third generation Indian Americans may have never 
seen the movie, the fact that the musical brings back the nostalgia of 
their parents’, grandparents’ times in a format that is more appealing 
to newer generations can definitely make the musical a hit across ages. <a href="https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2023/03/28/life-of-pi-on-broadway-gets-a-warm-welcome-453043/">Read: Life of Pi on Broadway gets a warm welcome </a>(March 28, 2023) Based on K Asif’s 1960 classic film of the same name, the story not only
 tells a tale of love and passion but also includes a rare showcase of 
India’s rich culture of Kathak dances and classical music. Intertwined 
in a legendary love story, the musical promises to bring alive an era of
 eternal charm in India. The play also boasts of being one of the most expensive theatre 
productions from India. Those who have seen the show in one of the 
locations where its performed before have raved about its mesmerizing 
dance sequences. <a href="https://www.prweb.com/releases/north_american_tour_of_india_s_biggest_play_mughal_e_azam_is_now_on_sale_13_city_run_kicks_off_in_atlanta_may_26_28/prweb19324034.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read: North American Tour of India’s Biggest Play Mughal-e-Azam Is Now On Sale, 13-City Run Kicks Off in Atlanta May 26-28</a> (May 5, 2023) Spectacular lighting, extravagant costumes and live signing are some of 
the other hallmarks of the show, according to Director Feroz Abbas Khan. “A love story that threatened an empire and the sheer audacity of a 
courtesan to challenge an emperor by declaring ‘Pyaar kiya toh darna 
kya’ is simply breathtaking. A musical of unprecedented scale, intensity
 and grace, this is perhaps the finest moment in Indian theatre.”

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