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In love and war

Indian Express: May 13, 1998

The ancient epic of Vasavadatta, written by Mahakavi Bhasa and translated in English by Sri Aurobindo, is been staged by Janak Toprani. A massive production, this costume drama is the story of an egoistic king who captures theneighbouring country's ruler, played by model-turned-actor Bikram Saluja, as a slave for his beautiful daughter, played by Vekeana Dhillon. The slave, after all, is a king and it doesn't take him much time to seduce the princess over to his side. Toprani has roped in some of the biggest names for his production team: The music is by Nandu Bende, the sets and lights are by M S Sathyu, costumes by Neeta Lulla, dance by Farha Khan and the fight choreography has been done by Sensei Parvez Mistry.

At the Tata Theatre, NCPA on May 16, 1998. Time: 7.00 pm.
http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19980513/13350754.html

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