Salman Khan’s Family Attends the Soul-Stirring Premiere of ‘Sai-The Musical’ at NCPA

Helen, Salma Khan, Alvira & Atul Agnihotri Grace Sai-The Musical Premiere

Mumbai:The premiere of ‘Sai – The Musical’, presented by Ashvin Gidwani of AGP World at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, was nothing short of divine. The theatre was packed to the rafters, the air charged with a quiet, spiritual energy, and the audience was visibly moved by the spectacle on stage.Timed to coincide with Shirdi Sai Baba’s Maha Samadhi anniversary, the two-hour Hindi musical with English subtitles offered a soulful experience blending devotion, music and storytelling. The production, featuring 15 original tracks – including one recorded by Kailash Kher, an ensemble of over 30 performers, and stunning stagecraft, transported the audience into Sai’s world.The evening saw the presence of actor Salman Khan’s family – Helen, Salma Khan, Alvira Agnihotri and Atul Agnihotri, who came together with many others to experience the spiritual journey brought alive through the musical.Legendary actress Helen said, “I used to visit Sai Baba’s temple in Nashik years ago, and this show brings back those memories for me. It’s a pleasure and an honour to be here, and with humility I thank the organisers for inviting me. I did not anticipate something so spectacular, so warm, and so heart-touching. I thoroughly enjoyed it… the artists are fantastic, and the dancers – both the boys and the girls, are absolutely brilliant.Producer Atul Agnihotri added, “I think the show is brilliant and the dedication and the belief in every performer is so lovely and mesmerising to watch. I’m really looking forward to the second half and it’s lovely how they’ve put the narrative into the storytelling. Sai Baba’s lessons have been illustrated so beautifully. We are fifteen of us here today and we are all worshippers. I’ve visited Shirdi Sai many, many times… we have all been touched by his teachings and his miracles.’Sai – The Musical’ is inspired by Sai Satcharitra and features veteran actor Pankaj Berry as Sai Baba. The other talented cast includes Akshay Datta, Bhumika Mane, Puneet Mishra and Saberi Bhattacharya, with choreography by Devendra Singh, movement direction by Bhavna Pani, music by Anik Sharma and an international technical team led by Michael Inglis.Following its Mumbai premiere, the production will travel to Delhi later this year, continuing its journey of faith and devotion.