Mithun Chakraborty’s 1982 dance film 'Disco Dancer' to be made into a play

Directed by Babbar Subhash, 1981 Indian dance film Disco Dancer starring Mithun Chakraborty is all set to be me into a play. musical will be produced by music director duo Salim-Sulaiman and duo have confirmed development. During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, B Subhash revealed that he has given screenplay rights of film to Salim Sulaiman and y are w collaborating with Sa Re Ga Ma on it.

Mithun Chakraborty's movie to be me into a play

Music Director Salim Merchant is also on board with producers and he has confirmed development. He said that due to lockdown, rehearsals are on hold and once everything opens up and government gives m permission, y will restart work. Back when film released in 1982, Disco Dancer received a lot of praises from audience. soundtrack album became immensely popular and went Platinum in India and also received a Gold Award in China.

Disco Dancer established Mithun as a household name across country. When B Subhash was questioned about cast of le actor in his play, he said that Films and Plays are two different mediums and he does t really kw who will be able to play character. Although music director Salim Merchant kws about cast of play but does t want to reveal things as of w.

Disco Dancer’s song Jimmy Jimmy was a huge hit worldwide and speaking about same B Subhash said that he was overwhelmed with response it got. He said although music is with Sa Re Ga Ma, he has idea which songs will be used from film, ding that he would want m to keep Jimmy Jimmy and I Am A Disco Dancer, as y are integral to story. Mithun Chakraborty's movie was written by Dr Rahi Masoom Raza and starred Om Puri, along with or two actors. It followed story of a street dancer’s transition to a disco dancer.

IM: STILL FROM MOVIE DISCO DANCER