Interview: Shoba Narayan of Come Fall in Love Ddlj: The Musical at Cacf’s Catalyst for Change Awards
Shoba Narayan, star of the recent hit musical Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, as well as Broadway’s Aladdin in 2021, was the featured performer at a very special gala for the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (Cacf) 2022 Catalyst for Change Gala. The event celebrates leaders and change-makers in the Asian American Pacific Islander communities (Aapi).
Cacf, the nation’s only pan-Asian children and families advocacy organization, brings together community-based organizations as well as youth and community allies to fight for equity for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Aapi).
On the red carpet, Shoba talked about what she feels is the importance of Cacf’s mission, about playing Jasmine in Disney’s stage version of Aladdin, and what it was like to star in the Aditya Chopra directed Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical as Simran.
About Cacf and what connects her personally to their mission,...
Cacf, the nation’s only pan-Asian children and families advocacy organization, brings together community-based organizations as well as youth and community allies to fight for equity for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Aapi).
On the red carpet, Shoba talked about what she feels is the importance of Cacf’s mission, about playing Jasmine in Disney’s stage version of Aladdin, and what it was like to star in the Aditya Chopra directed Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical as Simran.
About Cacf and what connects her personally to their mission,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Austin Colby as Roger and Shoba Narayan as Simran in Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, 2022. Photo by Jim Cox.
Aditya Chopra’s Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical is having a dream run at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. With packed houses, standing ovations and great reviews the show has been a bona a fide hit! So much so, that it’s run has been extended by a week. The show will now be performed through October 23rd.
Based on his hit film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, in this new stage musical Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, director Aditya Chopra takes a fresh and exciting new look at his landmark film, renewing it for a new generation and in a new medium. With an American audience in mind, he moves the action of the early scenes to America, and not England as in the film.
Aditya Chopra’s Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical is having a dream run at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. With packed houses, standing ovations and great reviews the show has been a bona a fide hit! So much so, that it’s run has been extended by a week. The show will now be performed through October 23rd.
Based on his hit film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, in this new stage musical Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, director Aditya Chopra takes a fresh and exciting new look at his landmark film, renewing it for a new generation and in a new medium. With an American audience in mind, he moves the action of the early scenes to America, and not England as in the film.
- 10/8/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Filmmaker Aditya Chopras Broadway musical ‘Come Fall In Love’, which has 30 cast members, including 17 Indian-Americans, have spoken about creating history with representation.
The musical has actors Amita Batra, Neha Dharmapuram, Rohit Gijare, Irvine Iqbal, Usman Ali Ishaq, Nika Lindsay, Caleb Mathura, Kinshuk Sen, Meher Mistry, Shoba Narayan, Shahil Patel, Rupal Pujara, Geatali Tampy, Vishal Vaidya, Sonya Venugopal, Bhumit Patel and Zain Patel.
Irvine Iqbal, who plays Simran’s father the turbaned Baldev on stage, says: “When the South Asian community is one of the largest ethnic minority groups in the US, why would we not ensure that our theatres reflect this demographic and see that musicals proportionately cast South Asian actors? Isn’t this the world we live in today? It’s increasingly clear that audiences are becoming more diverse and expect to see themselves reflected on our stages.
“If we don’t see ourselves represented on the stage how can there be any representation?...
The musical has actors Amita Batra, Neha Dharmapuram, Rohit Gijare, Irvine Iqbal, Usman Ali Ishaq, Nika Lindsay, Caleb Mathura, Kinshuk Sen, Meher Mistry, Shoba Narayan, Shahil Patel, Rupal Pujara, Geatali Tampy, Vishal Vaidya, Sonya Venugopal, Bhumit Patel and Zain Patel.
Irvine Iqbal, who plays Simran’s father the turbaned Baldev on stage, says: “When the South Asian community is one of the largest ethnic minority groups in the US, why would we not ensure that our theatres reflect this demographic and see that musicals proportionately cast South Asian actors? Isn’t this the world we live in today? It’s increasingly clear that audiences are becoming more diverse and expect to see themselves reflected on our stages.
“If we don’t see ourselves represented on the stage how can there be any representation?...
- 9/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Akshaye Widhani Yrf CEO
Noted director, Aditya Chopra, has always strongly felt that Broadway and Indian films are ‘two long lost lovers separated in time because of their intrinsic similarities. Both celebrate heart-warming stories and human emotions through music and dance’. Mr. Chopra has now made that a reality and merged Bollywood and Broadway by taking his much-loved film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj) and transposing it as a musical theatre production.
In Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, Aditya Chopra takes a fresh and exciting new look at his landmark film, renewing it for a new generation and in a new medium. With an American audience in mind, he moves the action of the early scenes to America and not England as in the film.
Austin Colby as Roger and Shoba Narayan as Simran in Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, 2022. Photo by Jim Cox.
Come Fall...
Noted director, Aditya Chopra, has always strongly felt that Broadway and Indian films are ‘two long lost lovers separated in time because of their intrinsic similarities. Both celebrate heart-warming stories and human emotions through music and dance’. Mr. Chopra has now made that a reality and merged Bollywood and Broadway by taking his much-loved film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj) and transposing it as a musical theatre production.
In Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, Aditya Chopra takes a fresh and exciting new look at his landmark film, renewing it for a new generation and in a new medium. With an American audience in mind, he moves the action of the early scenes to America and not England as in the film.
Austin Colby as Roger and Shoba Narayan as Simran in Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, 2022. Photo by Jim Cox.
Come Fall...
- 9/19/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Aditya Chopra’s Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, a new version of his iconie film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj), had a spectacular opening night at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Receiving a rousing standing ovation, the show is well on its way to a brilliant run at the classic theatre.
In Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, director Aditya Chopra, who is making his directing debut for the theatre, takes a fresh and exciting new look at his hit famous film, renewing it for a new generation and in a new format. With an American audience in mind, he moves the action of the early scenes to America and not England as in the film. He focuses the story more precisely on Simran’s experience, adding gravity and power to her journey. Chopra said, “Come Fall In Love is the story of Simran, an Indian American.
In Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, director Aditya Chopra, who is making his directing debut for the theatre, takes a fresh and exciting new look at his hit famous film, renewing it for a new generation and in a new format. With an American audience in mind, he moves the action of the early scenes to America and not England as in the film. He focuses the story more precisely on Simran’s experience, adding gravity and power to her journey. Chopra said, “Come Fall In Love is the story of Simran, an Indian American.
- 9/17/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Aditya Chopra’s Broadway-bound musical Come Fall In Love- The Ddlj Musical is trying to tell an important and a relevant story in today’s times. It is about celebrating love and how it can unify people and cultures and break down all barriers. The musical has started its performances at the prestigious The Old Globe theatre in San Diego, and the musical has been receiving standing ovations from audiences every single night! Come Fall In Love marks Aditya Chopra’s debut as a director of a musical on stage, and his wife, Rani Mukerji, is traveling to San Diego to watch Come Fall In Love- The Ddlj Musical this weekend and cheer for Adi and the entire team of the production!
Come Fall In Love, the musical, is about the need for cultural unification in a growingly divisive and toxic world. It is about celebrating inclusivity and diversity in...
Come Fall In Love, the musical, is about the need for cultural unification in a growingly divisive and toxic world. It is about celebrating inclusivity and diversity in...
- 9/9/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The new stage musical Come Fall In Love – The Ddlj Musical, based on Yash Raj Films’ 1995 famous movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, directed by Aditya Chopra, has opened at The Old Globe theater in San Diego with preview performances and it has been a rousing success. In fact, on the first nights of the preview shows, the musical and the performers received standing ovations from the audiences.
Composer Vishal Dadlani posted to Instagram, “For three preview nights in a row, we have had standing-ovation after standing-ovation, and everyone I’ve met after the show has told me how it was their most joyous and unifying theatre experience in years! So thrilled! We had hoped to bring people and cultures together through love and music, and to see it happening is truly magical!”
Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical is the story of Simran, a young Indian-American woman whose future...
Composer Vishal Dadlani posted to Instagram, “For three preview nights in a row, we have had standing-ovation after standing-ovation, and everyone I’ve met after the show has told me how it was their most joyous and unifying theatre experience in years! So thrilled! We had hoped to bring people and cultures together through love and music, and to see it happening is truly magical!”
Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical is the story of Simran, a young Indian-American woman whose future...
- 9/6/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
“Feeling proud as an Indian to see a standing ovation for ‘Come Fall In Love’ on the first night!” Vishal & Sheykhar, who are composing music for the Broadway-bound Aditya Chopra musical ‘Come Fall In Love’, reveal the show has got a standing ovation on the first night!
Aditya Chopra’s Broadway-bound musical ‘Come Fall In Love’ is trying to tell an important and a relevant thing in today’s times. It is about the celebration of love and how it can unify people, cultures and break down all barriers. The musical has started its performances at the prestigious The Old Globe theatre in San Diego and Vishal and Sheykhar, who are composers of ‘Come Fall In Love’, revealed how proud they felt as Indians to witness a standing ovation on the first night!
Vishal posted the video and wrote, “What a surreal feeling!! Our first standing ovation for an Indian...
Aditya Chopra’s Broadway-bound musical ‘Come Fall In Love’ is trying to tell an important and a relevant thing in today’s times. It is about the celebration of love and how it can unify people, cultures and break down all barriers. The musical has started its performances at the prestigious The Old Globe theatre in San Diego and Vishal and Sheykhar, who are composers of ‘Come Fall In Love’, revealed how proud they felt as Indians to witness a standing ovation on the first night!
Vishal posted the video and wrote, “What a surreal feeling!! Our first standing ovation for an Indian...
- 9/4/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Aditya Chopra’s Broadway-bound musical Come Fall In Love speaks about the need for cultural unification in a growingly divisive and toxic world. It is about the celebration of inclusivity and diversity in a world that’s getting polarised by the minute. It is about the celebration of love and how it can unify people, cultures and break down all barriers. With Come Fall In Love set to open at The Old Globe, San Diego on September 14, Aditya Chopra speaks about his intent to ‘present a vision of diverse cultures coming together in a story that celebrates love’.
In a statement that reads like an invitation to the world to watch Come Fall In Love (Cfil), producer and director Aditya says, “I first conceived the story of Ddlj (even before it was called Ddlj) as a Hollywood love story of a white American man and an Indian woman. My main...
In a statement that reads like an invitation to the world to watch Come Fall In Love (Cfil), producer and director Aditya says, “I first conceived the story of Ddlj (even before it was called Ddlj) as a Hollywood love story of a white American man and an Indian woman. My main...
- 8/27/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (Ddlj) hitmaker and Yash Raj Films (Yrf) boss Aditya Chopra’s musical ‘Come Fall In Love’ is set to open at The Old Globe in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, on September 14. The musical, according to its makers, is a “celebration of inclusivity and diversity in a world that is getting increasingly polarised”.
In a statement, Chopra explained at length the motivation for the film. “I first conceived the story of Ddlj (even before it was called Ddlj) as a Hollywood love story of a white American man and an Indian woman. My main motivation at that time was to present Indian culture and values to a global audience,” he said.
“Years later, as I reimagine the story as a Broadway musical, my mainstay is still the same, showcasing Indian culture to a world audience. And the most powerful way to depict a country’s culture...
In a statement, Chopra explained at length the motivation for the film. “I first conceived the story of Ddlj (even before it was called Ddlj) as a Hollywood love story of a white American man and an Indian woman. My main motivation at that time was to present Indian culture and values to a global audience,” he said.
“Years later, as I reimagine the story as a Broadway musical, my mainstay is still the same, showcasing Indian culture to a world audience. And the most powerful way to depict a country’s culture...
- 8/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The Old Globe, in association with Yash Raj Films, is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, which will make its debut in San Diego this fall. After the close of The Old Globe production, Yash Raj Films, India’s biggest film studio, will produce its most popular film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj as it is called throughout India) for the Broadway stage. Yes, Ddlj is coming to the boards!
Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical features direction by Aditya Chopra (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge – Ddlj), choreography by Rob Ashford, book and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and music composed by the great team of Vishal Dadlani & Sheykhar Ravjiani. For The Old Globe production, the musical begins performances September 1 and runs to October 16, 2022, with the official Opening on Wednesday, September 14.
Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj...
Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical features direction by Aditya Chopra (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge – Ddlj), choreography by Rob Ashford, book and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and music composed by the great team of Vishal Dadlani & Sheykhar Ravjiani. For The Old Globe production, the musical begins performances September 1 and runs to October 16, 2022, with the official Opening on Wednesday, September 14.
Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj...
- 7/13/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Update Disney’s Aladdin will resume performances on Broadway tonight following last night’s cancellation after members of the show’s company tested positive for Covid.
In a statement this afternoon, producer Disney Theatrical said the musical will return to The New Amsterdam Theatre for its 7 p.m. Et curtain tonight.
“Our extensive protocol system to test our employees and identify positive cases worked, and allowed us to act immediately to contain those cases,” the statement reads.”Given the thoroughness of our Covid protocols and a vaccinated workforce, we remain confident that the environment is safe for our guests, cast, crew and musicians.”
Last night’s performance was canceled shortly before curtain when Disney Theatrical announced that “breakthrough Covid-19 cases have been detected” within the company of Aladdin. The announcement marked the first confirmed cancellation of a show since Broadway reopened over the summer.
According to the producer, two additional...
In a statement this afternoon, producer Disney Theatrical said the musical will return to The New Amsterdam Theatre for its 7 p.m. Et curtain tonight.
“Our extensive protocol system to test our employees and identify positive cases worked, and allowed us to act immediately to contain those cases,” the statement reads.”Given the thoroughness of our Covid protocols and a vaccinated workforce, we remain confident that the environment is safe for our guests, cast, crew and musicians.”
Last night’s performance was canceled shortly before curtain when Disney Theatrical announced that “breakthrough Covid-19 cases have been detected” within the company of Aladdin. The announcement marked the first confirmed cancellation of a show since Broadway reopened over the summer.
According to the producer, two additional...
- 9/30/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Broadway has been dark for well over a year, but the circle of life will go on The Lion King and Aladdin will returnto Broadway this fall and just last week, some of the cast members of both shows includingStephen Carlile, L. Steven Taylor, Tshidi Manye, Bonita J. Hamilton, Brandon A. McCall, Michael James Scott,Michael Maliakel,Shoba Narayan,Jonathan Freeman, andDon Darryl Rivera gathered at the New Amsterdam Theatre to celebrate Broadway's return.
- 8/16/2021
- by Jennifer Broski
- BroadwayWorld.com
Equality Now, a leading international Ngo dedicated to using the law to promote women’s equality, held its annual Make Equality Reality Gala last night at Capitale in New York City.
Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie attend the annual Make Equality Reality Gala hosted by Equality Now on November 19, 2019
Credit/Copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Equality Now
The evening honored international best-selling author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and author and activist, Scarlett Curtis.
Margaret Atwood and Scarlett Curtis attend the annual Make Equality Reality Gala hosted by Equality Now on November 19, 2019
Credit/Copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Equality Now
The evening’s honoree, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was presented her award by singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross, daughter of Diana Ross. Audrey Gelman, CEO & Co-Founder of The Wing presented Scarlett Curtis with the second annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime For Change.
Linda Perry, Yasmeen Hassan, Margaret Atwood...
Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie attend the annual Make Equality Reality Gala hosted by Equality Now on November 19, 2019
Credit/Copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Equality Now
The evening honored international best-selling author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and author and activist, Scarlett Curtis.
Margaret Atwood and Scarlett Curtis attend the annual Make Equality Reality Gala hosted by Equality Now on November 19, 2019
Credit/Copyright: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Equality Now
The evening’s honoree, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was presented her award by singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross, daughter of Diana Ross. Audrey Gelman, CEO & Co-Founder of The Wing presented Scarlett Curtis with the second annual Changemaker Award presented by Gucci and Chime For Change.
Linda Perry, Yasmeen Hassan, Margaret Atwood...
- 11/21/2019
- Look to the Stars
Jenna Ushkowitz Fox's Glee, Broadway's Waitress, Shoba Narayan Broadway's Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, and Vishaal Reddy Upcoming Marvel Netflix Series to lead private industry reading of Insomnia, a new comedy-drama.
- 8/11/2017
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
In director Frank Lotito's Growing Up Smith, one year is enough to provide a lifetime of memories for a little Indian boy plunked down in the midwest in 1979. The Bhatnagar family, father Bhaskar (Anjul Nigam), mother Nilani (Poorna Jagannathan from The Night Of), daughter Asha (Shoba Narayanan, and the youngest, son Smith (Roni Akurati) have immigrated to America in the late '70s to make their fortune and eventually return to India in style. However, while Bhaskar and Nilani play the roles of breadwinner and homemaker dutifully, they have no intention of leaving behind their way of life, even when the going gets tough as their children desperately try to make the best of their new surroundings. Smith, a name given to the youngest in...
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- 2/2/2017
- Screen Anarchy
"I don't want to lose my best friend..." Good Deed Entertainment has revealed a trailer for a charming coming-of-age indie comedy titled Growing Up Smith, about a 10-year-old Indian boy living in America. Newcomer Roni Akurati plays Smith Bhatnagar, a likable youngster growing up in America in the late 70s with his Indian family. He falls for the girl next door, and goes all-in chasing her every way he can. The cast includes Brighton Sharbino as his love interest, plus Jason Lee, Anjul Nigam, Hilarie Burton, Poorna Jagannathan, Shoba Narayanan and Jake Busey. This looks adorable and amusing, but doesn't seem like anything to really write home about. But I'm always up for a good coming-of-age film. Give this a shot. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Frank Lotito's Growing Up Smith, direct from YouTube: When an Indian family moves to America in 1979 with the hope of living the American Dream,...
- 10/26/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
After sharpening his satirical wit on “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart’s Lead Muslim Correspondent Aasif Mandvi is bringing the Internet a new kind of spoof, the likes of which we’ve never seen, courtesy of Funny Or Die. Starring Mandvi as a Bill Cosby-esque patriarch, Sakina Jaffrey (“House of Cards”) as his sitcom-exasperated wife (“Oh, Aasif!” is exclaimed derisively in each episode), Nicky Maindiratta, and Shoba Narayanan, “Halal in the Family,” follows an all-American Muslim family. Using the guise of humor, the series tackles issues many Muslim-Americans face. Just to give you an idea, the credits feature Jaffrey hanging up a bathing suit with the American flag, and neighbors picket and protest when they think the family’s house is mosque. “Using some of that humor and the tropes of an all-American sitcom, we wanted to address these issues that American Muslims deal with on a regular basis,...
- 4/9/2015
- backstage.com
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