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Mughal-e-Azam brings back timeless memories.
As a young child, I remember watching K Asif’s 1960 classic film, Mughal-e-Azam, with my parents. It had all the elements of a global blockbuster love story: love, defiance, rebellion, tragedy. The iconic song, “Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya,” where Anarkali declares her love for Mughal prince Salim in front of emperor Akbar, is an eternal favorite for defiant, star-crossed lovers everywhere. So, when I heard about the theater production – India’s first Broadway-style musical — I had to go see it with my parents. And it did not disappoint. Since its 2016 premiere in Mumbai, India’s most expensive larger-than-life production has won acclaim globally. Currently touring North America after a pandemic hiatus, this adaptation is a great way to introduce a new generation to the timeless love saga of Salim and Anarkali. The 13-city tour will stop at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose from Friday, Aug.11 through Sunday, Aug.13.
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