A musical-comedy play, Come Fall In Love based on Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s iconic romantic-drama Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge will have its premiere in United Kingdom at Manchester Opera House on May 29 and will continue to run till June 21. Directed by Aditya Chopra, the play stars Jena Pandya and Ashley Day in the lead, playing the role of Simran and Roger respectively.
The makers of the play shared a photo of the leads, themed around the colorful festival of Holi on Tuesday.
Speaking about it, Jena said, “Reprising the iconic Simran from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge for the stage adaptation Come Fall In Love is such an honour for me as an artist. The entire team wants to celebrate India, celebrate this historic landmark for South Asians in popular culture. I am proud to be a part of this moment for representation within theatre."
She added, “Our musical talks about inclusivity, embracing change and a celebration of love. The Holi festival connects beautifully with the message of Come Fall In Love, as it helps people to bond and unite through an immersive community experience like no other. Holi actually plays a role within the musical, helping tell this story of warmth and unity.”
Ashley said in a statement, “Ever since I started working on Come Fall in Love, I’ve been introduced to so many beautiful Indian and South Asian traditions — and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate Holi with my co-star Jena! Holi is all about bringing people together, which is such an important theme of our show. Plus, the joy of throwing that vibrant, colourful powder in the air — and at each other — is just so much fun.”
Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical is set in the UK and India, featuring 18 all-new English songs created for the production. It had its world premiere at The Old Globe, San Diego, California in 2022.