Bombay dreams in Pakistan
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Islamabad (PTI): An adaptation of "Bombay Dreams", Andrew
Lloyd Webber's musical that unravelled the romantic Bollywood to the
world on Broadway, will be staged in Pakistan next week.
Directed by Sharabeel Shah, the musical extravaganza is believed to
have cost Rs 3 million, making it the most expensive stage show put
together in Pakistan.
The play, which had a run for a select audience in the federal capital
last year, will be staged at the Alhamra Art Council in Lahore during
April 6-20.
"Bombay Dreams", which comprises a huge cast of 75 Pakistani actors,
is expected to run to full houses in the country's cultural capital.
"The play has been coloured in a local fashion to make it look real.
Though the play is in English, it proceeds in a fashion that a person
not familiar with English can very well understand it. The actors have
been working hard and we hope to have a big crowd," Sharabeel told the
Daily Times.
The original Broadway musical starred London-based actors Preeya
Kalidas, Raza Jaffrey, Raj Ghatak, Ayesha Dharker and Dalip Tahil. The
music was scored by India's A R Rahman.
"The play is known for its rhythmic tones composed by A R Rahman and
will definitely cheer the audience," Sharabeel said.