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Updated On: 27 September, 2022 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Chopra’s DDLJ-inspired musical Come Fall In Love makes the case for representation as it premieres on Broadway with 17 South Asian actors
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Lead Shoba Narayan (centre; in multicoloured ensemble) is joined by fellow South Asian cast members; (right) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Not too long ago, Aditya Chopra had said that Indian films and western musical theatre are “two long-lost lovers separated in time”. The filmmaker has brought them together with Come Fall In Love, the Broadway adaptation of his iconic film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). The musical that opened on September 14 marks many firsts for India — it’s not only the first Bollywood musical on Broadway, but also marks Vishal-Sheykhar’s debut in theatre. More importantly, 16 South Asian actors have made their Broadway debut with the production, a first for any musical on the platform.
The adaptation sees Austin Colby and Shoba Narayan step into the shoes of Raj and Simran, two characters that have been immortalised by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
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