Ten Reasons To Watch ‘Balle Balle’

Wizcraft has always brought innovation to entertainment and given the world some of its best experiences and this time, they are here to entertain the hell out of you with a Broadway style musical titled ‘Balle Balle’, which is a humorous take on the larger-than-life Indian wedding. However, if you are not convinced yet about watching the musical extravaganza, we bring to you ten reasons to watch ‘Balle Balle’…

A Wizcraft Production: Wizcraft is India’s leading media and entertainment company, dedicated to showcasing its expertise on the world stage. Having pioneered and developed India’s biggest entertainment brand IIFA that has taken Indian Cinema and culture to the world, and conceptualized some of the grandest events globally including the 50 Years of Indian Independence, the 30 Years of Mauritian Independence, the 10 years of the South African Freedom Struggle, the Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing ceremonies in Delhi as well as the Handover ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and the prestigious International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards & Weekend for 15 years in over 12 countries, Wizcraft has contributed towards brand building for India across the world. Pioneers of India’s first live Broadway style Bollywood Musical show, Wizcraft has been creating original content for theatrical productions since 2010, starting with Zangoora and Jhumroo at Kingdom of Dreams.

Broadway-Style Theatrical Extravaganza: Indian theatre-goers have seldom seen Broadway-style plays in India and the makers of ‘Balle Balle’ have come up with a musical and theatrical experience, which is entertaining for even those, who have not been exposed to such entertainment.

Live Singing By All Actors: Another reason why ‘Balle Balle’ should be on your ‘to do’ list this weekend in Mumbai is the fact that it features live singing by all the actors in the play and it is a sheer delight for the viewers to see actors break into a song right there on the stage! The two-hour spectacle features 48 talented stars singing live as they simultaneously entertain the audiences with their phenomenal performances, dazzling costumes, breathtaking visuals and sizzling choreography.

Fabulous Choreography: This was the first time I had witnessed a musical play and truth be told, I was blown away by the sheer talent on the stage. The choreography is immaculate and awe-inspiring. It is easy to imagine actors dancing in films on the silver screen where there are dozens of retakes, but to watch it live right before your eyes is a different experience altogether, which should not be missed at all.

Wholesome Family Entertainment: ‘Balle Balle’ has humour, romance, drama and a big fat Indian wedding… what else does one want? In terms of sheer and wholesome entertainment for the entire family, ‘Balle Balle’ is total paisa vasool…

Crazy, Whacky, Lovable Characters: ‘Balle Balle’ has everything that will remind you of why Indian weddings are fun to attend. There is the doting grandma, the strict Papaji, the giggly sister, the whacky ‘bro’ of the bride, the hot aunt, the ‘jugaadu’ wedding planner and many more characters you will absolutely fall in love with.

A Treat For Bollywood Fans: If you love Bollywood songs, ‘Balle Balle’ will be like buffet full of your favourite dishes! There is a Bollywood song for every occasion and to watch the actors sing (and sing damn well, let me add) them live on stage, is an absolute treat for Bollywood buffs out there. The musical play has 25 iconic Bollywood songs to warm the cockles of your heart.

Superb Technical Aspects: Lavish and ‘larger than life’ are the two words that come to mind when you watch ‘Balle Balle’ and the visuals and special effects used in the play are something that will stay on your mind days after you have seen the play. The amount of talent and hard work that has gone behind the technical aspects of the play, be it the set design or the costumes or the lighting, is absolutely admirable.

Astute Direction: Viraf Sarkari has put together a huge cast with terrific staging that all comes together seamlessly at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir Theatre in Bandra. The action shifts from one staging to another at breakneck pace and there is hardly any lag, with the projection screen and light design creating a spectacle as the players take turns to entertain the audiences against varied backdrops and situations.

Destination Theatre in Mumbai Western Suburbs: While the NCPA has been the chief destination theatre in South Mumbai, with its Jamshed Bhabha Theatre hosting all premium concerts and plays, Mumbai has not had a permanent venue of this scale in the Western Suburbs, that can host a play for a long sustained run on a magnificent stage with great acoustics and seating. All other theatre venues have been attached to colleges or other establishments and have often fallen short on multiple levels; Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir is a grand theatre venue destined to be the entertainment centre of the suburbs in Mumbai, more so centrally located at Bandra in today’s times of city expansion, easily accessible by South Mumbai and Suburbs both, and a grand entry in Mumbai’s cultural and theatre world.

Interesting wedding images of Sharanya of Vyom from Ek Deewaana Tha

Sunny Ghanshani's hard work behind Philip's character

Sunny Ghanshani is a hardworking man, Sunny who hails from Bilaspur, Chattisgarh is currently playing the role of Philip in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Porus. Sunny is using a prosthetic patch in his eyes which is indeed hard to keep on for long hours. Speaking on the look and the preparation Sunny says,"I was 75 kg and was asked to gain body muscle and I worked according to that and also gained weight. In three months time I got the required muscles as well." Sunny also adds,"I have appeared for 4 look tests along with Sameksha who plays Olympia and Rohit Purohit who plays Alexander. The eye patch which I wear in my eye is prosthetic. In extreme weather conditions and specially during heat it is difficult." The introduction scene of Olympia and Philip was different and had a rape sequence. Sunny and Sameksha executed the scene brilliantly. Sunny says,"I have just followed Siddharth Sir's conviction in the show. Thanks to Sameksha also. She is an excellent actress and helped me in the scene. The rape scene was shot on the third day after we met. Thus both of us were extremely cautious while shooting." But at the end, the hard work paid off.

Athiya Shetty to launch her own clothing line

Gradually turning into a fashion force to reckon with, Athiya Shetty has been approached by a popular fashion label to launch her own clothing line for youngsters. Ever since her debut, the gorgeous actress has been in news for her chic sartorial choices. Evidently a believer of ‘less is more’, Athiya has donned interesting sequins, cold shoulder tops, a mix of stripes and clothes with striking Indo-western elements, while making some of the most stunning red carpet appearances. With a huge following among the college-going youth, it is hardly a surprise that a clothing line has reached out to her.A source informs, “According to the label, Athiya is known for her fashion sensibilities. She is a hit when it comes to red carpet appearances and nails the high street fashion. So, after meetings with the brand, the young actor also shared her creative inputs and the kind of audience who follow her. Now, the team will revert to the actor with the final plan. The actor is quite excited about starting a new venture and is glad to be a part of the initiative.”

Angad and Diljit bond with their real-life avatars for the Sandeep Singh Biopic

Actors Angad Bedi and Diljit Dosanjh are currently shooting for a biopic on former Indian skipper Sandeep Singh titled as Soorma. They have been shooting continuously for the film in Shahabad a small village in Punjab. The film is entirely based on the life and struggles of Sandeep Singh which is being played by Diljit Singh whereas Angad Bedi plays the character of Sandeep's elder brother Bikramjeet Singh. Both the actors Diljit and Angad closely observed and adapted the lifestyles of the real brothers Sandeep and Bikram to get the right emotions onscreen.Angad and Diljit were often seen breaking into practising hockey and working out with the Sandeep and Bikramjeet on the sets. It was a pleasant sight on the sets looking at the real-life avatars Sandeep and Bikramjeet interacting with the reel avatars Diljit and Angad. Their collaboration during the shoots infused a very positive atmosphere to work.  

Soorma is all set to release in June 2018 that also features actor Taapsee Pannu opposite Diljit who will be seen playing the role of a hockey player.