Bollywood Parks™ Dubai Unveils ‘Jaan-e-Jigar' – Name of the Region's First Resident Bollywood Musical

Dubai, UAE,  27th October 2016:  Staying true to its grandeur, Rajmahal Theatre, the only Bollywood theatre at Bollywood™ Parks Dubai, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, released the much anticipated name of its musical – Jaan-e-Jigar. 

The 120-minute extravaganza will be set in a Broadway-style show with a unique twist. Jaan-e-Jigar is a fantasy tale of two brothers named Jaan and Jigar, in a classic story of good vs evil. Strung together with Bollywood hits, including an original soundtrack created for the show, the story explores a larger than life world, full of magic, drama, music, dance, color and all things ‘Bollywood.’ 

The region’s first Broadway-style Bollywood musical will have all the makings of a Bollywood blockbuster, with romance, drama, action, magic and brilliant performances with foot tapping music that promises to captivate audiences like never before.

Thomas Jellum, General Manager of Bollywood Parks™ Dubai said: “We are very proud to bring the first Broadway-style Bollywood musical to the Middle East, and what better place to showcase it other than our star attraction – the Rajmahal Theatre. Our guests are sure to be entertained.”

In collaboration with Wizcraft International Private Limited, hundreds of actors, dancers, singers and acrobats were auditioned from across India to be a part of the musical. Only the best entertainers were hand-picked to showcase their talent to the millions of visitors who will attend the shows at the Rajmahal Theatre.

Taking its inspiration from the beautiful palaces and intricate architectural designs in India, the Rajmahal Theatre, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai’s jewel, is a stunning 850-seater arena that will play the separately ticketed musical several times a week. 

Jellum further added, “As the region’s first resident show, we have partnered with the best in Bollywood show business, to ensure every element seen on stage embodies the cinematic experience. I am looking forward to see you all at the show very soon”

Bollywood, with its captivating music, dance and lavish costumes, has become synonymous with the colorful and dynamic destination of India, and at Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, visitors will find the majestic theatre palace Rajmahal Theatre which stages the regions first and only theatrical Bollywood live show. 

Ticket details to be announced soon.

Scheduled to open this year, 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 will be 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.