‘Disco Dancer – The Musical,’ a celebration of Bollywood, transports audiences of all generations to India with the grandeur of the 1980s, great tunes, disco-style dancing, and unforgettable lyrics. The musical “Disco Dancer” has already played to packed houses on the West End in London, and Saregama and Suniel Shetty are bringing it to India for its grand premiere on April 14th, 2023 in Mumbai. It is sponsored by Royal Challenge bottled water and is co-powered by Pepsi Black Zero Sugar.
With a reinvented composition by Salim-Sulaiman, the musical joyfully adapts Mithun Chakraborty’s iconic 1982 hit “Disco Dancer” and revives Bappi Lahiri’s cult masterpieces. The musical “Disco Dancer” performed six back-to-back sold-out performances in London’s West End, where some of the most famous musicals of all time have been presented. The varied audience danced in the aisles to the upbeat music.
According to Vikram Mehra, MD of Saregama India Ltd., what piqued London audiences’ interest was, “The audiences in the UK had never seen anything like this musical. It was unprecedented for an Indian musical to spark such a frenzy on the West End. There will be live dancing and singing in addition to a kaleidoscope of colours, 80s attire, pop culture allusions, and the kind of extravagant entertainment one would only see in blockbuster movies. The play will provide audiences with the ideal occasion to celebrate with their parents and enjoy the nostalgia of a bygone era in India as well.”
Suniel Shetty:
Suniel Shetty, an actor who has partnered with Saregama to bring this project to India, says: “Who can deny the influence “Disco Dancer” had on the generation of the 1980s? What impresses me is how masterfully this production honours the essence of 1980s cinema, which had a magical effect on the audience. I firmly believe that this musical will appeal to both individuals who are just now learning about the music, fashion, and entertainment trends of the 1980s as well as those who were born after the Disco era. It serves as a reminder to the industry as a whole to keep in mind what distinguishes and characterises our films.”
The musical’s April debut is something Salim Merchant and Salim-Sulaiman, the composers of the wonderful score, are looking forward to “Suniel, sir, and I both agree. This event is not to be missed and is completely unique to what Indian viewers have seen on stage! Reimagining Bappi da’s “Disco Dancer” score gave those of us who grew up dancing great pleasure and delight!” Adding, Sulaiman Merchant “The variety of songs we used was mind-boggling. It has a wide range of hues. You can’t help but sing, dance, cry, and fall in love with it.”
The NSCI dome in Mumbai will host the world premiere of the Saregama LIVE production “Disco Dancer – The Musical” on April 14, 2023. Tickets can be found on BookMyShow. Click here to read more about the actor Suniel Shetty.
