Hyderabad, Sept. 3 -- When the audience walked into the historic Taramati Baradari auditorium, they were in for an experience that took them beyond theatre, beyond any Indian play in the proscenium. That's when one realizes why Mohammad Ali Baig's play '1857 : Turrebaz Khan', that had a distinction of a world premiere at the world's most revered performing arts festival destination in Edinburgh and London had critics there raving about its philosophical writing and breathtaking presentation.

From its sets and stage design, sound track, lighting to performances, everything about this completely enveloping production was spell-binding. What riveted the full-house audience further to their seats at the historic Taramati Baradari auditorium ...