Dubai – MENA Herald: Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, unveils Jaan-e-Jigar, the regions first Broadway-style Bollywood show in all its grandeur at the Rajmahal Theatre, which is located in the heart and soul of the park. Dubai’s answer to world-class entertainment, Jaan-e-Jigar is the biggest Bollywood style show to ever hit the region, where storytelling and cinematic music and dance meet stagecraft and technical wizardry like never before.
A one of a kind show, Jaan-e-Jigar is packed with just the right amount of Bollywood masala in a spectacular two-hour performance! Set in the fictional town of Ishqabad, this extravaganza of a show will take guests through the tale of twin brothers named Jaanbaz and Jigar Shiraz, in a classic story of good vs evil. This magnum opus revolves around eight key characters whose journey explores a larger than life world, full of magic, drama, music, dance, color and all things ‘Bollywood’.
“Wizcraft had been asked to conceptualize, produce and direct the musical almost 2 years ago and it has been a journey in its own. Jaan-e-Jigar is a world-class experience and it is nothing short of a magical journey encapsulating the best of Bollywood essence on stage. The musical is bound to rule the mind of the audiences and leave them enthralled.” said, Viraf Sarkari, Founder, Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Guests will experience, four pivotal characters namely, Salamat Shah, the benevolent king of the land of Ishqabad, his evil sister Marjaani who truly believes that she is the rightful ruler of the land, Jaanbaz, the charming prince who is brought up to fight for righteousness and his kingdom and Jigar Shiraz, the long lost brother who is a fearless warrior amongst the subjects.
Supporting the lead cast are four equally important characters, with the faithful guardian and advisor Jugnu whose loyalty to his kingdom and king is his life, the conniving Jester, Nashook, who is ready to go above and beyond to win the love of the evil Marjaani, the enchanting beauty Gulpari, who steals the heart of the Heir to the Kingdom and the fiery temptress Jharna, whose love for Jigar Shiraz takes her on a journey to the Kingdom of love.
Commenting on the launch of the show, Thomas Jellum, General Manager at Bollywood Parks™ Dubai said, “We are proud to bring Dubai its first resident Bollywood show where guests will be taken on a journey with Jaan-e-Jigar through a cinematic theatrical experience that is sure to dazzle everyone.”
The show boasts some of the greatest Bollywood music from the last three decades strung together into a dramatic Bollywood storyline. Some of the best talent from the world of Bollywood, Theatre and live events features in the show.
Thomas Jellum further added, “Jaan-e-Jigar is the result of thousands of hours of rehearsals, efforts of over 200 crew members working on it every day, fabulous music and dances and breathtaking special effects, all in all, a complete paisa vasool for all the guests.”
Conceptualised and produced by Wizcraft International Entertainment, Jaan-e-Jigar is the first of its kind Bollywood show, which will be exclusively staged at the Rajmahal Theatre, only at Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the complete family entertainment destination.
Bollywood Parks™ Dubai is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts which will also feature MOTIONGATE™ Dubai – a unique theme park showcasing some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Studios and Lionsgate as well as the region’s first LEGOLAND® Park and a LEGOLAND® Water Park. The entire destination is connected by Riverland™ Dubai – a retail and dining destination at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts, and guests can stay at the Lapita™ Hotel, a Polynesian themed family hotel part of the Marriott Autograph® Collection. Expected to open in late 2019, Six Flags Dubai will be destination’s fourth theme park and the region’s first Six Flags theme park.