Bhavna Pani: 'We make choices as human beings; Amidst the darkness you have a choice to choose hope'

A century after the iconic novel first stirred hearts in India, Devdas returns in a blaze of color, music, and emotion: This time dazzling Parisian audiences as a Bollywood musical. Blending timeless storytelling with cinematic flair, the production marks a triumphant return of Indian musical drama to the City of Light. The legendary Grand Rex theatre now hosts this classical tragedy, where the rhythms of Kathak and the spectacle of Bollywood light up the stage. FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza welcomes Bhavna Pani, stage director and lead performer, to reflect on this East-meets-West celebration of art and passion.