Aamir Khan hails 'Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela' as a turning point for theatre at NMACC
Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela, the world's first mega musical on Shri Krishna, will debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) on August 15, 2024
Aamir Khan praised the performance of Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela at the Grand Theatre at NMACC, calling it an extraordinary production with stunning visuals, amazing music and superb choreography. He highlighted the high quality of the show and emphasised its significant contribution to the future of theatre in Mumbai, thanks to the impressive infrastructure of the Jio Centre.
“With such an outstanding infrastructure, Mumbai residents will be able to enjoy a wider variety of talent on stage, and all of that requires a venue like this to truly showcase itself,” Khan adds.
“Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela”, the world’s first mega musical on Shri Krishna, will debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) on August 15, 2024. Conceived by Dhanraj Nathwani, this 120-minute production will run till September 1, 2024. Nathwani describes the musical as a work of devotion, which aims to showcase the timeless stories and divine qualities of Shri Krishna in a new light. He hopes to give audiences a profound experience of Krishna’s divine saga.
Executive producer Bhoomi Nathwani promises an immersive experience, enriched by captivating storytelling, stunning visuals and evocative music. She expresses her gratitude to the cast and crew for their dedication and anticipates that audiences will be deeply moved by the performance of over 180 artists.
The musical features lyrics by Prasoon Joshi, an acclaimed Indian lyricist and screenwriter. It delves into lesser-known aspects of Shri Krishna’s life, exploring his journeys from Vraj to Mewar and from Mathura to Dwarka. Directed by Shruti Sharma, a renowned musical theatre expert, the production uniquely portrays the Krishna forms of Shrinathji and Dwarkadheesh.
The show will also feature a rich soundtrack of 20 original compositions by Sachin-Jigar, which blends Western symphonic sounds with Indian classical music, Haveli Sangeet, folk from Rajasthan and Gujarat, and Hindustani semi-classical music. Production designer Omung Kumar has created scenes evoking ancient India, while choreographers Bertwin D'Souza and Shampa Gopikrishna deliver stunning dance sequences. Neeta Lulla's costumes, numbering over 1,800, vividly bring the mythical characters to life.
With contributions from National Award-winning writer Raam Mori and seasoned producers Parthiv Gohil and Viral Rachh, “Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela” promises a rich visual and narrative experience, making it a must-watch theatrical event.
