Saregama Talents Arjun Tanwar and Pragati Nagpal to play key characters in the musical
01.06.2024 - 14:01:15Saregama Live?s Popular Theatrical ?Disco Dancer - The Musical? Will Dazzle Its Way to Australia for the First Time Ever
Business Wire India
After a successful run in London and Mumbai, Saregama, one of India’s leading music labels, proudly announces the debut Australian Tour of its sensational theatrical production, Disco Dancer – The Musical, slated for September 2024. The spectacular cast of the show will include in-house trained Saregama Talents Arjun and Pragati who will play two key characters, Jimmy & Kim respectively.
The Tour kicks off on Saturday the 21September.
After sold-out shows at London’s West End and Mumbai, Australian audiences will be treated with the musical adaptation of Mithun Chakraborty’s iconic 1982 blockbuster Disco Dancer, with a reimagined score by Salim Sulaiman. UK audiences described the concert as “unlike anything they had ever seen.” Australian audiences can expect a kaleidoscope of colour, 80s fashion, pop culture and incredible dancing from the performers.
Mithun Chakraborty, the lead actor of the original film said, "I got goosebumps, I just relived my film once again... Live On Stage."
Popcorn Entertainment’s Suniel Shetty had similar glowing reports, stating that “The film was a cult classic, but the talent displayed on stage was outstanding.”
Thrilled by the musical’s debuts in Australia, Vikram Mehra, Managing Director, Saregama said “The core idea behind the musical is to pay a heartfelt tribute to 80's Bollywood and revive the memories of B Subhash and Mithun Chakraborty's international blockbuster ‘Disco Dancer’. Our journey has been one of taking cherished memories and cultural treasures beyond borders, and bringing them alive on the global stage. As we gear up for the Australian tour, I am especially thrilled to witness our talented stars, Arjun and Pragati, shine brightly. The play surely is a family entertainer and offers a perfect opportunity for audiences across age groups to enjoy and savour the Bollywood nostalgia of an era gone by!”
Disco Dancer is a film which tells a rags-to-riches story about a young performer from the slums of Bombay. Anil, a street singer, is humiliated and driven out of Bombay along with his mother. However, he soon becomes a famous performer, but enemies from his past try to destroy his hard-earned career.
The original film showcased an incredible array of musical compositions which were influenced by disco music. The soundtrack for Disco Dancer has since gone Platinum with over 1 million sales.
Disco Dancer – The Musical promises to make you dance, cry, sing, fall in love, grieve. All in one show! Australian audiences can gear up to witness this amazing cultural phenomenon on stage!
The musical has been directed and choreographed by Rajeev Goswami and music reimagined by Salim-Sulaiman.
?Pre-sales will start from 1pm AEST, Monday 3 June, 2024, with the general public on-sale starting Tuesday 4 June, 2024 from 1pm AEST. Tickets will be available on Ticketek, Australia.
Saregama India Limited, formerly known as The Gramophone Company of India Ltd is a RPSG group company owning the largest music archives in India and one of the biggest in the world. The ownership of nearly 50 per cent of all the music ever recorded in India also makes Saregama the most authoritative repository of the country’s musical heritage. Saregama has also expanded into other branches of entertainment - publishing, film production and digital content.
About RPSG Group
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group is one of India’s fastest growing conglomerates with a significant global presence. The Group’s businesses include power and energy, carbon black manufacturing, retail, IT-enables services, FMCG, media and entertainment and agriculture.
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| Left to right: Pragati Nagpal, Arjun Tanwar, and Varun Tiwari. |
After a successful run in London and Mumbai, Saregama, one of India’s leading music labels, proudly announces the debut Australian Tour of its sensational theatrical production, Disco Dancer – The Musical, slated for September 2024. The spectacular cast of the show will include in-house trained Saregama Talents Arjun and Pragati who will play two key characters, Jimmy & Kim respectively.
The Tour kicks off on Saturday the 21September.
After sold-out shows at London’s West End and Mumbai, Australian audiences will be treated with the musical adaptation of Mithun Chakraborty’s iconic 1982 blockbuster Disco Dancer, with a reimagined score by Salim Sulaiman. UK audiences described the concert as “unlike anything they had ever seen.” Australian audiences can expect a kaleidoscope of colour, 80s fashion, pop culture and incredible dancing from the performers.
Mithun Chakraborty, the lead actor of the original film said, "I got goosebumps, I just relived my film once again... Live On Stage."
Popcorn Entertainment’s Suniel Shetty had similar glowing reports, stating that “The film was a cult classic, but the talent displayed on stage was outstanding.”
Thrilled by the musical’s debuts in Australia, Vikram Mehra, Managing Director, Saregama said “The core idea behind the musical is to pay a heartfelt tribute to 80's Bollywood and revive the memories of B Subhash and Mithun Chakraborty's international blockbuster ‘Disco Dancer’. Our journey has been one of taking cherished memories and cultural treasures beyond borders, and bringing them alive on the global stage. As we gear up for the Australian tour, I am especially thrilled to witness our talented stars, Arjun and Pragati, shine brightly. The play surely is a family entertainer and offers a perfect opportunity for audiences across age groups to enjoy and savour the Bollywood nostalgia of an era gone by!”
Disco Dancer is a film which tells a rags-to-riches story about a young performer from the slums of Bombay. Anil, a street singer, is humiliated and driven out of Bombay along with his mother. However, he soon becomes a famous performer, but enemies from his past try to destroy his hard-earned career.
The original film showcased an incredible array of musical compositions which were influenced by disco music. The soundtrack for Disco Dancer has since gone Platinum with over 1 million sales.
Disco Dancer – The Musical promises to make you dance, cry, sing, fall in love, grieve. All in one show! Australian audiences can gear up to witness this amazing cultural phenomenon on stage!
The musical has been directed and choreographed by Rajeev Goswami and music reimagined by Salim-Sulaiman.
?Pre-sales will start from 1pm AEST, Monday 3 June, 2024, with the general public on-sale starting Tuesday 4 June, 2024 from 1pm AEST. Tickets will be available on Ticketek, Australia.
DISCO DANCER – THE MUSICAL TOUR DATES:
Saturday 21st September- Sydney, Sydney Coliseum
Sunday 22nd September - Sydney, Sydney Coliseum (matinee and evening show)
Friday 27th September - Melbourne, Hamer Hall
Saturday 28th September - Melbourne, Hamer Hall (matinee and evening show)
Live registration link to sign up to the waitlist
https://arep.co/m/disco-dancer-the-musical-australia
Download Tour Art + Press Pics, Bios & Live Shots
About Saregama India LimitedSaturday 21st September- Sydney, Sydney Coliseum
Sunday 22nd September - Sydney, Sydney Coliseum (matinee and evening show)
Friday 27th September - Melbourne, Hamer Hall
Saturday 28th September - Melbourne, Hamer Hall (matinee and evening show)
Live registration link to sign up to the waitlist
https://arep.co/m/disco-dancer-the-musical-australia
Download Tour Art + Press Pics, Bios & Live Shots
Saregama India Limited, formerly known as The Gramophone Company of India Ltd is a RPSG group company owning the largest music archives in India and one of the biggest in the world. The ownership of nearly 50 per cent of all the music ever recorded in India also makes Saregama the most authoritative repository of the country’s musical heritage. Saregama has also expanded into other branches of entertainment - publishing, film production and digital content.
About RPSG Group
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group is one of India’s fastest growing conglomerates with a significant global presence. The Group’s businesses include power and energy, carbon black manufacturing, retail, IT-enables services, FMCG, media and entertainment and agriculture.
