<p class="bodytext">A rock musical adaptation of the ‘Mahabharata’, ‘Jaya! The Victory’ by The Primetime Theatre Co, will be performed in Bengaluru on August 2. It will feature kalaripayattu, and kathak.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Metrolife speaks to Lillete Dubey, who has produced and directed the production.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">How does ‘Jaya! The Victory’ differ from your other works?</p>.<p class="bodytext">‘Jaya’ is a powerful piece. The adaptation of the epic as a rock musical makes it very contemporary. The essence of the philosophical treatise is maintained despite a contemporary twist. ‘Jaya’ has all the key events of the epic put together in an intelligent manner.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">How is ‘Jaya…’ relevant to today’s times? </p>.<p class="bodytext">The power of the epic lies in its universality. The kernel of the play is the Kurukshetra war for power and land. Look at our news today — we have Israel and Palestine conflict and tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Man’s desire for power has multiplied over the years. Everything about the play, thus, will resonate with you.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">What’s your next project?</p>.<p class="bodytext">I love working on original Indian musicals and want to work on another soon. Meanwhile, I will be working on a play by playwright-screenplay writer Mahesh Elkunchwar. </p>.<p class="bodytext"><span class="italic">On August 2, 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm, Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval. Tickets online.</span></p>
<p class="bodytext">A rock musical adaptation of the ‘Mahabharata’, ‘Jaya! The Victory’ by The Primetime Theatre Co, will be performed in Bengaluru on August 2. It will feature kalaripayattu, and kathak.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Metrolife speaks to Lillete Dubey, who has produced and directed the production.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">How does ‘Jaya! The Victory’ differ from your other works?</p>.<p class="bodytext">‘Jaya’ is a powerful piece. The adaptation of the epic as a rock musical makes it very contemporary. The essence of the philosophical treatise is maintained despite a contemporary twist. ‘Jaya’ has all the key events of the epic put together in an intelligent manner.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">How is ‘Jaya…’ relevant to today’s times? </p>.<p class="bodytext">The power of the epic lies in its universality. The kernel of the play is the Kurukshetra war for power and land. Look at our news today — we have Israel and Palestine conflict and tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Man’s desire for power has multiplied over the years. Everything about the play, thus, will resonate with you.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">What’s your next project?</p>.<p class="bodytext">I love working on original Indian musicals and want to work on another soon. Meanwhile, I will be working on a play by playwright-screenplay writer Mahesh Elkunchwar. </p>.<p class="bodytext"><span class="italic">On August 2, 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm, Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval. Tickets online.</span></p>