Mumbai buzzed with excitement as lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir celebrated his 50th birthday with a monumental triumph. His penned and directed play, ‘From Krishna-Radha to the Battlefield,’ premiered to packed houses, drawing over 4,000 spectators across the first two shows. The auditoriums erupted in applause, marking a historic moment in theater.
In an emotional Instagram post, Muntashir shared his gratitude, calling it ‘God’s greatest gift.’ He marveled at the full houses, questioning, ‘Where do we find more seats?’ The overwhelming response from audiences who showered love through thunderous claps left him speechless on his milestone birthday.
Hailing the collective effort, Muntashir spotlighted his team’s unsung contributions. He first thanked elder brother Ashok Pandit for believing in his vision and linking him with Saregama’s Vikram Mehra. His wife Neelam, described as his first girlfriend, wife, friend, and now company director, received special praise for her unwavering support.
The creative ensemble shone brightly too. Muntashir lauded Puneet J Pathak’s stagecraft, Veer Kanabar, Nidhi Verma, Virat Bhardwaj, and Kunwar Anshit’s musical wizardry. Costume designer Ambrish Kapadia earned credits for his pivotal role, while brothers like Ravi Lalpuria and Dr. Gautam Bhansali stood as Mumbai’s rock-solid allies.
Shouting out actors Mohit Bajpayee, Shubham Gupta, Rohit Singh, Dhruv Vaishnav, Tapsya Shukla, and the entire crew, Muntashir emphasized teamwork. To fans, he humbly noted, ‘I’m no actor, singer, politician, or star, yet you’ve made me feel on top.’ He vowed eternal gratitude, promising this success fuels future endeavors.
This sold-out debut not only cements Muntashir’s theater legacy but signals a renaissance for Indian stage plays blending mythology with epic battles.