Coming to center stage and hitting the mark is Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, which will begin its run at the Manchester Opera House on 29th of May. Directed by Aditya Chopra, who directed the brilliance that is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the film, the show also boasts music by the outstanding Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani. We have your first listen to the title song, and it is epic!
Cultures collide, and West End meets Bollywood in this joyous, hilarious, heart-winning new musical comedy starring Jena Pandya (Mamma Mia!, Bhangra Nation) and Ashley Day (Netflix’s Dynasty, An American in Paris).
Meet Simran – a young British woman whose future is all set with an arranged marriage back in India – as she sets off around Europe for one last summer of freedom. But getting stranded with laid-back, party-loving Roger isn’t in the guidebook, and now the unlikely pair find that falling in love is just a passport to trouble. Can Roger possibly win over her strict father? Can Simran stay true to her heritage and her heart? Perhaps their different worlds aren’t really so far away…
Directed by Aditya Chopra, director of the original record-breaking film, Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical whisks you from Paris and Rome to the stunning yellow mustard fields of Punjab in a dizzying, colourful new journey set to the exuberant beat of 18 new English songs written especially for the stage By Vishal-Shekhar.
Here’s your first listen to the show’s soul—the title track composed by Vishal and Sheykhar, who sing for the joyous track in the video. ‘Come Fall In Love’ beautifully blends the essence of both Eastern and Western influences, and Vishal and Sheykhar seamlessly weave traditional Indian instruments, like the dhols, with the vibrant energy of the West, and will be loved by fans of the film and musical theatre lovers. The lyrics of this title track have been written by Nell Benjamin.
The perfect mix of Indian beats, musical essence, and rock edge brought me right back into the world of DDLJ but transposed into this new form. Wah! We were certainly dancing to the beat and cannot wait to hear more!
Speaking about the song, Sheykhar Ravjiani said, “I have enjoyed every moment of the experience of creating the music for ‘Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical‘, and I’m glad Aditya Chopra got us onboard for this project. This song is incredibly special – I’m sure the audience will absolutely love it and that it will heighten their anticipation for the show. This high-energy anthem captures the beautiful spirit of India and celebrates the cross-cultural connection of East meets West. It is sure to connect with everyone regardless of who they are and where they’re from! I can definitely say we’ve created this song with all our heart, and if you wish to know more about India and its vibrant culture, then you must go and watch Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical.”
Vishal Dadlani echoed similar sentiments. He said, “Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical celebrates India’s culture, tradition, and everything India is loved for. Working on the musical has been hugely satisfying. For the ‘Come Fall In Love’ title track, we wanted to arouse a strong sense of nostalgia for someone who has roots in India and, at the same time, would introduce people in the West to India’s great heritage, which is prevalent in its food, music, cinema, and culture. Nell Benjamin wrote the song as an energetic glorification of India, an India that is even more than just colours and festivals, an India that resides in her people. I’m thrilled to have that thought so beautifully evident in our song. Come Fall In Love is a musical made with a lot of heart and will resonate with a diverse audience – the ‘Come Fall In Love” track is just a teaser to what’s in store for you.”
Follow your heart wherever it goes…as long as it’s to the Manchester Opera House from Thursday, 29 May – to Saturday, 21 June, to see Come Fall in Love: The DDLJ Musical play out in this fantastic new avatar!
