Producers are looking for UK-based Bollywood afficionados and artists to join the cast of ‘Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical’ – a high energy and colourful new musical comedy based on one of the biggest blockbuster films in the history of Indian cinema ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’.
The stage musical is set for its UK premiere on Thursday 29 May 2025 at Manchester Opera House, where it will run until Saturday 21 June 2025.
“If you’re an exceptional dancer, singer and actor from a South Asian background, send your CV, contact details, headshot and a short audition video (two minutes maximum) showing off your skills to comefallinlovecasting@gmail.com,” the statement from the production team said.
All genders are invited to submit their applications before the closing date for submissions of interest: 7 January 2025. Auditions will start on 13 January 2025, with successful applicants to begin rehearsals in London from 14 April 2025.
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‘Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical’ will be set in the UK and directed by Aditya Chopra, the original director of the record-breaking, award-sweeping Hindi-language film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ – known as ‘DDLJ’. The film remains the longest-running title in Indian cinema, playing continuously in Mumbai since its release in 1995.
According to the production behind the musical, cultures will collide in the stage adaptation of the beloved hit romantic-comedy set to the exuberant beat of 18 all-new songs created for the production.
‘Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical’ will tell the story of Simran, a young British Indian woman whose future is set: an arranged marriage back in India to a family friend. But when she convinces her strict father that she should spend a summer of freedom and fun in Europe, she falls in love with Rog, a rich, charming British boy who is her father’s worst nightmare. Can she be true to both her heritage and her heart? Can carefree Rog win over her traditional father?
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The award-winning creative team for ‘Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical’ includes book and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, music by Vishal-Shekhar, choreography by Rob Ashford, Associate Choreography and Indian Dances by Shruti Merchant, Scenic Design by Derek McLane and Casting by David Grindrod CDG for Grindrod Burton Casting.
*Info: Come Fall In Love
