Mughal-e-Azam is a Broadway-style musical based on the 1960 Bollywood film of the same name, directed by K. Asif and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji. The musical was directed by Feroz Abbas Khan and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji Group.
Mughal-e-Azam Poster
:Mughal e Azam Musical in Delhi in Sept 2017
Mughal-e-Azam is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film produced and directed by K. Asif. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote, it follows the love affair between Mughal Prince Salim and Anarkali, a court dancer. Salim's father, Emperor Akbar, disapproves of the relationship, which leads to a war between father and son.
Theatrical release poster
Actor Dilip Kumar, pictured above in 1944, plays the role of Prince Salim.
Jahangir with a Portrait of Akbar, c. 1614. Jahangir (Salim) and Akbar play central characters in the film.
Madhubala earned widespread praise for her performance, as well as a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.