Ramayana to Mahabharata: The rise of epic theatre in India
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Felicity Theatre's musical 'Humare Ram' premiered January 22, 2024, at Delhi's Kamani Auditorium, coinciding with Ram temple consecration. Featuring Bollywood singers Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Kailash Kher, and actor Ashutosh Rana, the production performed initially before empty seats as ritual blessing. The play has completed nearly 450 shows, attracting prominent actors including Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, demonstrating growing public interest in epic theatre.
Key Entities
Felicity TheatreRahul BhucharHumare RamKamani AuditoriumDelhiRam templeAyodhyaShankar MahadevanSonu NigamKailash KherAshutosh RanaAlia BhattRanbir Kapoor