A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
"...Based on K Asif’s 1960 classic film of the same name, the play showcases India’s rich culture of Kathak dances and classical music intertwined in a legendary love story...
...Mughal-e-Azam centers on the love story between Prince Salim and court dancer Anarkali. Upon learning of this forbidden relationship, Emperor Akbar vehemently disapproves and must choose between his responsibility towards his empire and his duty as father of a beloved son. The play is in Hindi/Urdu or Hindustani, with LED screens displaying English subtitles..."
