New Delhi: Arpita Chatterjee’s play, My Name Is Jaan, was performed on 27 October 2024 in Mumbai. Directed by Abanti Chakraborty, this 90-minute musical tells the story of Gauhar Jaan, the pioneering artist who recorded India’s first gramophone record. With choreography by Raktim Goswami, the play blends Bengali, Hindi, and English, remaining true to its roots while resonating with a global audience.
In an interview with a TV9 Marathi journalist, Indian actor and writer Makarand Deshpande expressed his heartfelt appreciation for Arpita Chatterjee’s solo performance in My Name Is Jaan. Deshpande said, “It was simply incredible! I genuinely feel you could say, ‘My name is Arpita Jaan,’ as an actress can bring so much life into her performance…”
“The stage almost felt too small for her presence. She became this perfect blend of dance, voice, and emotion, making it feel as if we were experiencing something otherworldly with her for an hour and a half. She embodied a character we can truly call Hindustan’s first voice, whose song was recorded and whom we were actually hearing… She sang one song after another, and we couldn’t look away. Her energy, her expression, her passion were truly remarkable.”
Upcoming dates for ‘My Name Is Jaan’ musical solo
For those looking to catch this musical journey, the upcoming shows for My Name is Jaan are as follows.
24 November 2024 – Stadttheater, Gmunden, Austria
6 December 2024 – G.D. Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata
17 & 18 January 2025 – Sri Ram Centre, Delhi
24 January 2025 – Hyderabad
8 February 2025 – Kala Mandir, Kolkata
23 February 2025 – G.D. Birla Sabhaghar, Kolkata
13 April 2025 – The Rose, Brampton, Canada
Booking Details for ‘My Name is Jaan’
Tickets are available on BookMyShow, and early booking is recommended to secure your seat at this remarkable tribute to Gauhar Jaan.
Don’t miss this tour, a tribute to Gauhar Jaan’s life and the legacy she carved, reminding audiences of her vital role in shaping Indian classical music on a global scale.
