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Dubai Opera celebrates 150 shows of the classic 'Mughal-e-Azam'

'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical' has earned a cult status not just across India but internationally as well winning accolades and standing ovations whichever city it travels to. After a successful first season, the musical returns to the United Arab Emirates. This time India's most successful play will be staged at the Dubai Opera from January 10 - 12, 2019 – celebrating 150 shows of the classic.

Talking about the staging of the play in Dubai Opera, Director Feroz Abbas Khan said, "Mughal-e-Azam develops a special connect with audiences wherever it goes. It's magical to see how people cutting across age groups and nationalities own the play as their own. The Dubai Opera is a wonderful setting as the Musical returns to the UAE."

Deepesh Salgia, creative and strategic vision, stated, "Some stories are immortal and never get old. 'Mughal-e-Azam' is one of those epic sagas of love that transcend time and medium. We are looking forward to returning to Dubai and to an even bigger stage."

Produced by Shapoorji Pallonji, the show atempts to set new benchmarks for Indian theatre, with the live singing, intricately designed choreography by Mayuri Upadhya, and exquisitely designed Manish Malhotra costumes of the Mughal era.

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