Feroz Abbas Pays Homage to Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni with 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya' at Taj Mahal

Synopsis

Feroz Abbas Khan presents 'Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya' at the Taj Mahal as part of 'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical'. This performance is a tribute to legendary composers Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni, celebrating love and the enduring legacy of the timeless classic.

Key Takeaways

Performance at Taj Mahal
300th show in Delhi
Over 550 costumes
Live Kathak choreography
Paying homage to Naushad and Shakeel

Mumbai, Jan 22 (NationPress) Feroz Abbas Khan is presently immersed in the production of 'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical'. As a highlight of this musical, the legendary love ballad 'Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya' from the classic film 'Mughal-e-Azam' was performed at the Taj Mahal on January 14, 2025.

This captivating musical will run until February 23, 2025, marking the conclusion of its Delhi performances. Before its Delhi engagements, the show is set to be staged in Mumbai at NMACC until January 26, 2025.

Reflecting on the poignant experience, Feroz Abbas Khan shared, "Our intention was to honor the everlasting legacy of love by staging 'Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya' in front of the Taj Mahal. Interestingly, Shakeel Badayuni, who penned this quintessential love song, also celebrated the Taj as a symbol of love in another renowned track. Thus, our performance serves as a tribute to Shakeel saab, Naushad ji, the Taj, and the love that knows no boundaries."

He continued, "In transforming K Asif's timeless classic into a stage spectacle, we never envisioned the significant journey it would embark upon globally. The fact that we are poised to present our 300th performance in Delhi holds immense personal value for all of us."

Producer Deepesh Salgia remarked, “Shapoorji Pallonji has been associated with the grandeur of 'Mughal-e-Azam' for over 75 years in both its cinematic and musical interpretations. Whether it’s the lavish production design or the marketing strategy, we have consistently aimed to set new standards. In this spirit, our Taj Mahal performance is also a tribute to the final season of the musical in Delhi.

The musical features over 550 exquisite costumes, stunning sets, live singing, and mesmerizing Kathak choreography.

Directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, 'Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical' has been produced by Deepesh Salgia with the collaboration of Shapoorji Pallonji.