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Kailash Kher, Shaan, Raghu Dixit Join Broadway-Style Ramayana Musical 'Mahabali'; Arya Babbar To Play Ravan
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News18•28-09-2026, 17:42
Kailash Kher, Shaan, Raghu Dixit Join Broadway-Style Ramayana Musical 'Mahabali'; Arya Babbar To Play Ravan
- •"Mahabali," a Broadway-style Ramayana musical, will premiere in Mumbai on October 18, featuring Lord Hanuman as the central character.
- •Aankiet Mohan stars as Hanuman, with Arya Babbar playing Ravan, in a production that explores Hanuman's devotion and humility.
- •Kailash Kher, Shaan, Raghu Dixit, and Amit Gupta lend their voices to the musical's soundtrack, designed to evoke spiritual energy and devotion.
- •The production aims to elevate Indian mythological theatre to global standards, blending storytelling, stagecraft, and audio-visual techniques.
- •Tickets for "Mahabali" are available via BookMyShow, with shows in Mumbai at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre and Nehru Centre, followed by Bengaluru.
Key Questions Answered
Mahabali is a large-scale theatrical retelling of the Ramayana that follows events through Lord Hanuman's perspective rather than Rama's, focusing on his strength, devotion, and humility.
Aankiet Mohan leads the production as Hanuman, while Arya Babbar stars in the role of Ravan.
Mahabali will start its tour in Mumbai with shows on October 18 at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, followed by performances at the Nehru Centre in Worli on October 24, before moving to Bengaluru on November 14.
