Directed by Nadir Khan and choreographed by Avantika Bahl, with contributions by guest choreographers – Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Vidushi Uma Dogra, Krutika Mehta, and Vivaran Dhasmana – Mumbai Star is a sprawling dance drama — a heady mix of storytelling, stylised movement, and musical theatre. It brings together bold choreography, sharp visuals, and raw emotion to tell a tale of dreams, determination, and destiny.

At its heart is Dev, a young dancer from a coastal village in Maharashtra, who arrives in Mumbai with little more than his mother’s dream and a burning passion to make it big. He auditions for Mumbai Star, a dance competition that could change his life forever. What unfolds is a transformative journey through ambition and heartbreak, the glitter of fame and its shadows — and a powerful relationship with a mentor who becomes his moral compass.

With a 19-track original score by Dhruv Ghanekar and lyrics by Ishitta Arun, the show features an eclectic album — from orchestral overtures and folk percussion to hip hop and soaring ballads. While the studio version features celebrated artists like Sunidhi Chauhan, Nakash Aziz, Kunal Ganjawala, Ravi Chary, and Stony Psyko, on stage, the songs are elevated by dynamic on-stage performances by the show’s powerhouse dancers and ensemble — who embody each track with stunning precision, expression, and theatrical flair.”

Featuring a stellar cast — including Avenav Mukherjee, Abhishek Choksi, Arushi Nigam, Jayesh Sarange, associate choreographer Surabhi Andrade, and more — Mumbai Star is choreographed as a series of high-impact, emotive dance sequences. Lending a powerful theatrical frame to the movement are seasoned actors Rajit Kapur and Srishti Shrivastava, who narrate and guide the story as it unfolds.

Says producer and original writer Devika Shahani, “Mumbai Star is very close to my heart. It is a universal story about one of the most important relationships of our lives—the guru and shishya. The seed of this subject germinated from my determination to present the dynamic between mentor and disciple through music and dance. Aadyam is taking a new and bold step in this different storytelling form. I am grateful to be able to tell this story, my third production with Aadyam, and an ode to my mentor on this beautiful stage.”
Co-Programming Consultant for Aadyam Theatre – Season 7, Nadir Khan adds, “The recognition and inclusion of Dance as a vital member of the Performing Arts is a wonderful addition to the Aadyam umbrella. The Dance Musical, Mumbai Star, celebrates Dance – both modern and traditional  – and Dancers themselves, as individuals and a collective. All while rooting itself in a compelling theatrical narrative that weaves different styles of storytelling together – music, movement and theatre. We are very hopeful that with this small step, the Dance industry will have one more avenue that will allow it to continue to innovate, grow and contribute to the rich and diverse landscape of the Performing Arts  we love so much.”

Originally produced as a project by the Min-On Concert Association, Tokyo, Japan, and staged by The Dragon Rose Project, Mumbai Star is not just a show — it’s a full-bodied celebration of Mumbai itself. A city of contrasts, chaos, beauty, and beat — and a magnet for those chasing a dream.

Now in its seventh season, Aadyam Theatre continues to champion bold, original Indian voices — curating theatrical experiences that are immersive, unforgettable, and deeply rooted in contemporary culture. With Mumbai Star, it brings to Delhi a spectacle that is equal parts heart, rhythm, and roar.

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The larger theme of the season is to adapt literary opuses into theatre productions with an Indian milieu, making it relevant for the Indian audience. To add this element, ‘Mismatched’ director and alumnus of the festival, Akarsh Khurrana, has penned the drama, making the piece more Indian. With Saanp Seedhi, Shubhrajyoti Barat will revive Anthony Schaffer’s masterfully crafted thriller on the stage—elevating its scale and intensity.

The original play, which received a thundering response due to its humour and edge-of-the-seat drama, won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1971 and has since then captivated the audience through three cinematic adaptations. Out of the three, the 1973 film starring Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier won the Academy Award, cementing its stature as the finest thriller. Now, Barat is all set to infuse a new energy into its Indian adaptation, retaining its gripping storytelling.

Sleuth is set in the country house of the main protagonist, a successful fictional writer. He lures his wife’s young lover into his house, which reflects the writer’s elusive personality, both as a writer and a human being. What entails are mind games, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

Saanp Seedhi will be Shubhro’s first step towards directing a play of this scale. This two-cast play includes actors Kumud Mishra and Sumeet Vyas, who have successfully made their mark on the celluloid as well as the stage. Set in Goa, a rich, narcissistic, retired filmmaker is seen spending his days with his estranged wife. He invites her young lover, an ambitious architect, to their home before he lets go of his wife. What is entailed in a seeming conversation is a psychological play between two men, a bizarre game of egos, desires, deceit, and much more.

The director will bring forth a visual appeal to a static stage design through evocative visuals and meticulous world-building. It will unravel deeper layers of human emotions through an exhilarating screenplay and unimaginable twists, changing the dial from whodunit to whodunwhat.

Shubhrajyoti Barat has straddled the worlds of theatre and cinema. After prominently working on the stage, he has enthralled audiences with his performances in films like Article 15 and Saina. Barat has also made his mark in the OTT space with shows like Mirzapur and Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper.

Shubhrajyoti Barat the director of Saanp Seedhi, said, “I have witnessed magic unravel on the stage of Aadyam Theatre and experienced the plays as an audience. It is my debut as a director for Aadyam Theatre and I would not have asked for a better play than Saanp Seedhi. The thing that fascinated me the most about it is that despite its limited logistics, the play explores the whole gamut of human emotions and mind. Saanp Seedhi is an interesting endeavour that I am excited for the Indian audience to witness and be amused by the world it inhabits.”

Throughout its seventh season, Aadyam Theatre has pushed the boundaries in reimagining the theatre space for Indian audiences. It has provided a platform for new, emerging talents and stories to come alive, democratising the craft of theatre. The newest season features five well-crafted plays across different genres by five eminent theatre artists, showcasing diverse themes and perspectives during the one-year run.

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