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Devdas- leaves audience spell bound!

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Published on May 15, 2015 with No Comments

Jadoo Entertainment and Aarohi came together for yet another extravagant and spectacular Broadway style dance musical on May 9th, 2015 to celebrate the South Asian Heritage month. It was a SOLD OUT show well attended by 600 people at Michael Power/ St. Joseph Secondary School, Etobicoke. It was their second successful production after their maiden sold out event ‘Asha Ke Nagme’ in May 2014.

“Devdas – A Bollywood Dance Musical” was a dance drama performed by more than 35 performers singing melodious bollywood songs live on stage. It was a first of its kind to be performed in GTA. “DEVDAS” is a tragic love story written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1917. It has been filmed in six Indian languages in India including 3 times by Bollywood enacted by greats like K.L. Saigal, Dilipkumar and Shahrukh Khan.
Audience was left spell-bound by a unique representation of “DEVDAS” – which included series of dazzling dance performances by Jadoo Entertainment – in a variety of dance forms – Indian classical, hip-hop, contemporary to name a few and complimented with a bouquet of songs from yesteryears to current times sung live by Mina Dalvi and Jay Solanki. Jadoo Entertainment and Aarohi have been working relentlessly for the last 8 months to make this evening a memorable musical experience for our esteemed audience. The event was appreciated and acclaimed by one and all with a standing ovation.

“It was our privilege to have watched such a unique show. It was brilliant. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Entire show was beautifully produced, choreographed with amazing costumes. Melodious singing and fast paced dances were just awesome. They were all great” – Ram Bajaj, one of the many admirers of “Devdas”.

“Marvelous…. Terrific…….. Wonderful…… Exceptional….. “were responses from appreciative bollywood dance and music lovers of GTA.

“Devdas is a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together with music and dance. I acknowledge the talents of the performers and honour your commitment to the performing arts.”- opined Ms. Dipika Damerla, MPP – Mississauga East-Cooksville in her message to entire team of Devdas.

We are thankful to our sponsors, media sponsors, Aarohi team and to our well wishers for their unconditional support and efforts.

“Devdas – is a beginning of our journey in a Broadway style dance musicals and we plan to take this dance drama to other cities of Canada and of USA”- Parth Naik, Jadoo Entertainment.

Additionally, Jadoo Entertainment Academy from its locations in Mississauga and Brampton focuses its efforts on bringing dance into the everyday lives of people. It offers dance lessons and programs for adults, youth & kids in Bollywood, Hip-hop, Bhangra, modern contemporary, semi-classical and regional folk dances.

 

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