One of the most successful Broadway musicals ever, ‘Matilda’ is poised to make its spectacular debut in India at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), on May 16 i.e Thursday. From Shanaya Kapoor to Mira Rajput, Sayani Gupta to Rasha Thadani, several celebs made their presence felt at the event as they walked the red carpet in Mumbai.
In a video that was shared by Sneh Zala, Shanaya Kapoor can be seen making her dashing entry alongside her mother Maheep Kapoor. While Shanaya rocked a white tank top and denim blue skirt, Maheep looked charming in an elegant white dress.
Another clip that was posted by Viral Bhayani captured Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira Rajput in a spectacular white and blue outfit. She posed for the paparazzi with a wide smile on her face, as she clutched a matching bag close to her.
Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani also walked the red carpet in a stunning black outfit. Keeping her makeup dewy with a hint of red lip colour, the upcoming actress waved at the paps and struck some poses for the shutterbugs.
Four More Shots fame Sayani Gupta sported a transparent white shirt that she paired with a black bra. She also donned blue denim jeans and looked radiant as ever.
Adapted from Roald Dahl’s treasured children’s book, ‘Matilda’ follows the journey of an exceptional young girl who, armed with imagination and resilience, overcomes adversity. Despite struggles with parents who fail to appreciate her intellect and a cruel headmistress intent on causing misery, Matilda finds strength in her prodigious mind, a supportive teacher, and her loyal friends. Her remarkable narrative exemplifies that one can achieve greatness regardless of size!
Penned by Dennis Kelly, featuring original music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and developed under the guidance of director Matthew Warchus, ‘Matilda’ boasts an impressive collection of 101 international accolades, including 24 for Best Musical. Since its triumphant debut in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, where it captured the hearts of 11 million spectators across over 90 cities, the show has continued to captivate audiences at London’s esteemed West End, particularly at the Cambridge Theatre, where it has enjoyed a full house for over 12 years.
From its grand opening on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre to successful tours across North America, Australia, and various international destinations, including a resounding premiere in Tokyo with a remarkable Japanese production, ‘Matilda’ has set records and garnered prestigious awards. The musical achieved a monumental feat at the 2012 Laurence Olivier Awards, clinching seven wins and securing a place in The Guinness Book of World Records for the most Laurence Olivier award victories.
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