MUMBAI: Actor Rohit Roy, who is all set to essay the role of BR Ambedkar in a grand musical, believes he was destined to play this “larger-than-life personality” on stage.

The extraordinary life and legacy of Ambedkar is all set to come alive in a Broadway-style spectacular musical, to be hosted from February 25 to March 12 at the JLN Stadium here.

“I have done all genres and all mediums, from TV to theatre to films to OTT platforms. But, when I was preparing for this role, one thing that really helped me was the similarity that I feel between his life and my life, which is that we both had to struggle,” he said.

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The 53-year-old actor suggested that the grand musical, hosted by the Delhi government, should be made a “travelling show” so that “Ambedkar’s life story in this spectacular avatar” can be taken to various parts of India and abroad.

The play on the architect of the Indian Constitution will be showcased on a 100-ft arena having a 40-ft revolving stage, which has been mounted with thematic design. Stagecraft also includes digital props and spectacular play of light and shadow.

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“The music and Indian Ocean songs, especially at the climax, add a totally different layer to the show. And, I am sure, at the end of the over two-hour-long performance, it will not be just entertainment for people, but the audience will certainly take home the message that we intend to drive home, which is the values that Babasaheb stood for and fought for,” Roy said.

When asked about his preparation to essay the role, Roy said, “I have tried to slip emotionally into his character – how Babasaheb would have spoken those lines and how he would have reacted to a particular situation. And, the script is wonderful, and non-preachy, and I keep doing my lines over and over again, to deliver them more effectively”.

Credit: The Indian Express