Shah Rukh to act in a theatrical musical? 23rd Jan 2008
20.02 IST
By ApunKaChoice
If things go as planned, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in India’s first ever Broadway style musical.
Planning and producing the show are Morani brothers of Cineyug, who are very close to SRK.
The theatrical, titled ‘City Of Dreams’, is set against the backdrop of Hindi film industry. It will have songs and dances from Bollywood films.
Reportedly, Mohammad Morani’s wife Nasreen will play the leading role of a girl named Ada. The musical will also have a top Bollywood actor and actress.
The Moranis are considering signing SRK for one of these parts.
Mohammad Morani admits being in talks with SRK and other stars for the show, but he says no one has been finalized yet.
The show will premiere in Mumbai in March, after which it will travel to other Indian cities. It may also go abroad depending on the audience response back home.