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DISNEY’S ALADDIN, BROADWAY-STYLE MUSICAL IS BACK!
MUMBAI: BookMyShow’s maiden Broadway-style theatrical production, Disney’s Aladdin made a phenomenal debut in Mumbai and Delhi, earlier this year. The spectacular musical completed over 50 fantastical shows and entertained over 50,000 people in both cities, leaving fans mesmerized. Given the huge demand from audiences, Disney’s Aladdin will return to Mumbai this December for families to celebrate and immerse in magical moments this holiday season. The second season of the musical will be performed at Mumbai’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) from December 21, 2018.
Disney’s Aladdin, the classic fantasy production, has already enchanted audiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan and has set new standards of live entertainment in India. Produced by BookMyShow and sponsored by PayPal and Vodafone, this incredible spectacle has been reimagined and developed by the best of Indian talent to make it locally relevant, without losing the original essence of the Broadway show.
The Indian production of the musical boasts of extravagant sets depicting 14 locations, 450 lavish costumes, a flying magic carpet, beautifully choreographed sequences, and mesmerizing special effects that will instantly transport the audiences into the magical world of Agrabah! While the show is in English, the audience will be in for a treat when they discover that the loving and humorous Genie can also speak Hindi! Over 50 performers, in just under 2.5 hours, will weave this enchanting story on stage, taking the viewers on the fun-filled adventures of Aladdin and making this musical a must-watch and an unforgettable experience.
Excited about the musical coming back to Mumbai, Albert Almeida, COO-Non Movies, BookMyShow said, “The first season of Disney’s Aladdin was very well received, and the demand and popularity of the show has encouraged us to bring back the Broadway-style musical to fans in Mumbai. We want to give more and more people the opportunity to be a part of this amazing experience. This production is a result of months of hard work and has successfully set new standards of live entertainment in the country. Disney’s Aladdin is an extravagant visual treat, filled with music, joy, and loads of theatrical magic and simply cannot be missed.”
“Disney’s Aladdin has universal appeal and we are thrilled with the overwhelming response received for season one of Disney’s Aladdin in Mumbai and Delhi. The second season is back on popular demand from fans and an opportunity for more families and friends to come together, and experience a world-class Disney stage musical,” Vikranth Pawar, Head Live Entertainment & Local Content Studio, Disney India.
At the helm of the Indian production are Shruti Sharma (Director), Shampa Gopikrishna and Bertwin D’Souza (Choreographers), Varsha Jain (Production Designer), Gaviin Miguel (Costume Designer), Dhruv Ghanekar (Music Director) and Suzane D’Mello (Vocal Coach).
The talented actors who will bring to life this iconic tale on stage include Siddharth Menon (Aladdin), Taaruk Raina (Aladdin), Kira Narayanan (Jasmine), Mantra (Genie), and Prashant Oliver (Jafar).
Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, the show premiered in Seattle in 2011 and features music by Tony Award and eight-time Oscar® winner 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.
