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Disney to spin Aladdin’s magic Broadway style
MUMBAI: After Beauty and the Beast Broadway-style musicals in 2015 and 2016, Disney has rolled up its sleeves for another musical in Aladdin for an India production. BookMyShow (BMS) has exclusive rights for distributing this Disney hit and is also producing the show. The musical will premiere at Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on 20 April 2018.
Sponsored by PayPal, the show will also travel to Delhi and Hyderabad. BMS CEO and founder Ashish Hemrajani said that the initial price of the ticket would be around Rs 750 with weekday prices differing from weekend ones. Opening with 13 shows, the musical will be reimagined by the Indian talent to make it locally relevant without losing the original essence of the Broadway show.
Marketing will primarily focus on BMS’s existing customer base while also leveraging traditional media routes. Show locations are decided by BMS depending on demand, said Disney India head (live entertainment and local content studio) Vikranth Pawar. Cities with a large English-speaking population or with love for English entertainment content will accept the show.
Disney India country head Abhishek Maheshwari added, “Disney stories are timeless and have a special meaning for everyone in the family. Stories like Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast are universal and can engage fans everywhere. In India, we are committed to developing world-class entertainment that families can relate to and become a part of their everyday lives. We partnered with BMS, given their deep understanding of the local audience and their quality of consumer engagement.”
The Indian production boasts of extravagant sets, costumes, choreographed sequences, mesmerising special effects and the flying magic carpet, which will instantly transport the audiences into the magical world of Agrabah. Over 50 performers will weave the story on stage taking the viewers on the adventures of Aladdin and making this musical a unique experience.
The show is originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions that features music by Tony Award and Alan Menken. (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act, Little Shop of Horrors), lyrics by two-time Oscar winner Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid) and three-time Tony Award and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice (Evita, Aida).
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Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
