Raja - A Socially Relevant Play

Raja has been able to garner support for itself by putting up a show that is not just about football but also has a strong social message. Through its foundation, it carries out activities that are aimed at empowering children and young people towards success, letting them discover sports and helping them realize their dreams. It has also managed to attract many followers and supporters thanks to its style of play which is based on possession, movement and short passing.

Founded by legendary choreographer and director Pere Jego in 2013, the company has been able to attract a lot of attention for its boundary pushing Off-Broadway shows. Raja is now set to make its way into the Lyceum Theatre and is sure to be a hit with its audiences as well.

With over 250 artists, real horses and camels, a meticulous replica of Shaniwar Wada and captivating background music, Raja has been able to transport spectators back to the 17th century. It has been able to successfully capture the essence of Shivaji's life. One of the most popular episodes is when the Maratha king tears apart Afzal Khan, the commander of the Bijapur Sultanate and Aurangzeb's uncle with his steel claws.

The play is a blend of drama, valour and politics and narrates the story of the rise of the Maratha warrior king. It has been able to capture various important incidents in the history of the Maratha king like his pledge of sovereignty, years of struggle and finally his rise to power as a king. The play has been able to impress the audience with its dazzling performances by the talented actors.

Rabindranath Tagore's theatrical Raja play imagination blended with his socialist political ideology seamlessly in the play Raja. He had discussed the nature of ideal governance and the importance of rural self-empowerment in his work. He had actually started working for the poor in his estates and had implemented several socialistic programmes braving various oppositions. This experience got reflected in the script of Raja.

The play is also known for its brilliant use of percussions and the thump of the drums creates a mesmerizing effect on the audience. The saxophone and flute music are an added attraction to the play. The play is an absolute treat to watch and is highly recommended by the critics as well as the audiences. Besides this, the backdrop and the ambiance of the theatre have been brilliantly done. Spectators will be able to see the replica of Shaniwar Wada on stage and they can also listen to Koli music which is the traditional music of Maharashtra. The play is a must-watch for all the Mumbaikars as it is going to be a grand spectacle. Spectators can book their tickets online or from the outlets of Divya Prem Sewa Mission. The play is sponsored by Sugee Developers and State Bank of India. Arrangements have been made for around 10,000 spectators daily to view the play.