This is the story of a musical that was born almost three decades ago. It is my blood, sweat, tears, money and love for music invested in this play,” says Lillete, adding, “This play had to come back.” After six months of gruelling work, with a completely fresh score, Jaya is back on stage. “It’s Jesus Christ Superstar meets The …
Theatre lovers in the city can rejoice and free up their social calendar — the Bengaluru Theatre Festival has its opening night this weekend with an enviable ensemble cast that includes the likes of Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Patak, Lillete Dubey, Pankaj Kapur and others. About the curation of this lineup, Tony says, “These artistes have been associated with us at …
There is a lot more to Lillete Dubey than her acclaimed performances in ‘Zubeidaa’, ‘Monsoon Wedding’, ‘Chalte Chalte’, ‘Baghban’ and ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho.’ As an actor and director, Lillete has also created a vast body of theatrical work on stage and has sparkled not just on the big screen but also on television. In her directorial ‘Devika Rani: Goddess …
For many, Indian theatre navigated a space between regional languages and English adaptations. “When I met him in ’96,” Dubey recalls, “I loved the concept.” However, the project presented a unique challenge. Jaya is a bold reimagining of the Mahabharata that blends the ancient epic with the electric energy of rock music and the art forms of Kathak and Kalari. …