Lyricist Manoj Muntashir’s foray into theater hit jackpot on his 50th birthday. ‘From Krishna-Radha to the Battlefield’ premiered amid housefull boards, welcoming 4,000 patrons who responded with standing ovations. This double triumph on opening nights signals a blockbuster run ahead.
Through a touching social media update, Muntashir captured the magic: auditoriums brimming, applause echoing, and pure joy on his special day. ‘What more could I ask from the divine?’ he pondered, highlighting the rarity of such instant sell-outs in theater history.
Deflecting solo praise, he credited the invisible hands behind the spectacle. Gratitude began with Ashok Pandit, his visionary backer, and Vikram Mehra of Saregama. Wife Neelam, multifaceted as lover, partner, buddy, and executive, anchored every step.
Spotlights hit Puneet J Pathak’s set designs, performers Veer Kanabar, Nidhi Verma, Virat Bhardwaj, composer Kunwar Anshit, and stylist Ambrish Kapadia. Mumbai comrades Ravi Lalpuria and Dr. Gautam Bhansali proved invaluable. Core team Mohit Bajpayee, Shubham Gupta, Rohit Singh, Dhruv Vaishnav, Tapsya Shukla—all got resounding nods.
To the crowds, Muntashir bared his soul: ‘You elevate me beyond my actor-singer-star limits, embracing my imperfections.’ As curtains rise on more shows, this milestone reaffirms Muntashir’s storytelling prowess across screens and stages.