audience gave it a standing ovation.
15th March,2024, Mumbai: The actress commanded the stage in her role as Umrao Jaan Ada, captivating the audience with her performance. The Kathak performer captivated the audience completely, and judging from the way she captured Umrao Jaan Ada’s appearance, demeanour, and grace, it seemed the actress went above and beyond to give the role her all.
Neetu honoured the legendary character
Neetu honoured the legendary character, which was previously portrayed by Rekha and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in two distinct films, with her flawless on-stage performance as Umrao Jaan Ada. In order to give a portrayal that spoke to the audience and turned the play into a landmark occasion in theatre history, Neetu dug deep into the character’s mind.
Umrao Jaan is the realisation of a dream
For me, Umrao Jaan is the realisation of a dream. The play has been psychologically and physically taxing. I’ve enjoyed every second of it. I needed a few weeks to adjust to the position. In order to maintain my physical health, I adhered to a tight diet and routine exercise schedule. To make sure my portrayal of Umrao Jaan was true and unique, I pondered over his possible reactions to various scenarios for hours on end. It is among the most unforgettable moments of my career. It was an exciting, nerve-wracking, and challenging experience to perform it live in front of an audience. Neetu said, “I’m glad the response has been so great thus far.
The producers of “Umrao Jaan Ada: The Westend Musical” are Gravity Zero Entertainment and Meit Shah’s Blue Wave Events. The musical, which Rajeev Goswami directed, made its debut in Ahmedabad on March 9th, in India. The play is going on a US tour. The North American Tour will start on April 12 in New Jersey and end in Washington, DC, on June 1.
-Sapna Meena