Ek Tha Raja, Jaipur 23^rd August, 2024

This show on Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, launched in Ludhiana on 4th March 2023, was staged in Delhi on 17^th and 18^th March 2023 at Kamani Auditorium and then at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai on 15^th December, 2023 with a repeat performance on 16^th December, 2023 to meet the growing demand for our shows and then again in Mumbai on 20^th February, 2024.

The show in Jaipur was staged at the Birla Auditorium. Scripted in Ibaadat’s unique conversational style, it presented several unknown facets of the poet’s life and works, with focus on his satire, wit and humour. In this musical drama, 15 of his most poetic film songs were rendered in full by 6 consummate singers while another 32 mukhdas/antaras were sung in tarannum. In addition, his 14 poems were also recited. 1 song was also accompanied by dance performance. The event received phenomenal appreciation.

Some messages received…

I enjoyed every minute of the journey of Raja Mehdi Ali Khan. Very well researched and put across to the audience. Sudhi Rajiv, Vice Chancellor of Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communications, Jaipur

Yet another engrossing and evocative performance. Raja Mehdi Ali Khan came alive. You do a great job as a conceiver, researcher, scriptwriter, storyteller, director, set designer, and actor. Your grandkids did a great job. It’s in their genes. Satish Mehta, Former Ambassador of India

“Ek Tha Raja” was a fascinating presentation. Sureshchandra Mehta, Retd.IPS/DG-CISF

The show was wonderful, like always. Thoroughly enjoyed. Rajiv Arora, Founder, Amrapali Jewels

The unique concept of Ibaadat shows is uncopiable. It was as usual a wonderful experience. Your shows are unparalleled. Dr. Rajeev Bagarhatta, Principal (Head of Dept.-Cardiology), SMS Medical College

It was, as usual rich in content, informative and well woven. Singers were extremely good and melodious. Careful and meticulous research make us aware about the unknown and untouched pages of lives of our favourite lyricists. Devendra Bhushan Gupta, Retd. Chief Secretary and Chief Information Commissioner, Government of Rajasthan

It was a wonderful experience. The legacy of preserving the literature in comprehensive manner is being kept intact by your organization. The entire team is so talented. Rohit Kataria, Founder and CEO, Rohit Kataria Music Academy

You were outstanding, superb, amazing, so relaxed and confident on the stage. And hats off to your absolutely commendable script, design, creativity, layout and connect with the audience. Your performing artists were exceptionally good and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them. Anita Khatri, Mrs. Rajasthan/Mrs. Universe Grandma