Project Brief

In her first musical, Mayuri interprets the famed Harivanshrai Bachchan’s poetry epic Madhushala and showcases on stage the feelings poeticised in the book on the occasion of Amitabh Bachchan’s 70th birthday celebration.

Concept

 

Inspired by the sufi incantations and the philosophical undertones of the book, she explores the subject of human complexity. Featuring conteporary dance and Indian dance forms like Theyyam, Mohiyattam, Kamsaale and Dollu Kunith, 80 artistes comprising actors, dancers and aerial artists, presented this musical to a standing ovation in Reliance Film City, Mumbai.

  • aaj tune babuji ki yaad dila di (you reminded me of my father today)

    Amitabh Bachchan (after the show)

Commissioned by: Amitabh Bachchan
Directed and Choreographed: Mayuri Upadhya
Vocals: Amitabh Bachchan
Music: Aadesh Srivastava
Number of Artists: 80
Year: 2012