Mughal-e-Azam

Watch the famous Bollywood film come to life as a Broadway-style musical in this fanstastic adaptation by acclaimed director, Feroz Abbas Khan. Produced by the Shahpoorji Pallonji Group, which also produced the original 1960 film, this adaptation was warmly received in Mumbai last year, and won several awards, at the Broadway World India Awards 2017, including Best Play, Best Ensemble Cast and Best Direction of a Play for Khan. And now, for the first time ever, the play comes to the Dubai Opera for a limited engagement.

The Story

Mughal-e-Azam (The Great Mughal) follows the story of Mughal Prince Salim, who declares his love for Anarkali, a lowly courtesan. His father, Emperor Akbar, disapproves of the relationship and tries to keep the two of them apart. But Prince Salim makes it clear to his father that he will not go down without a fight. Will he succeed in convincing his father of his love? Will Anarkali and Prince Salim get the happy ending they want? Watch this grand epic to find out.

Good for

Fans of the 1960 film | Fans of Historical Dramas | Fans of Epic Love Stories

Critics Reviews

Stage adaptations of cinematic epics are somewhat rare and perhaps that's what makes Feroz Abbas Khan's Mughal-e-Azam so unique.
– Huffpost India

It's a brilliant stroke to re-imagine it on stage, but it also requires a certain tenacity and astuteness to dare it, and of course, lots of money - both of which are in abundance. The display is there to be seen.
– Mumbai Theatre Guide