EnActe Arts, Noor (2013)

Title

EnActe Arts, Noor (2013)

Description

Noor dramatizes the political struggles of the Mughal court during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. The play centers on Mehrunissa Begum, later known as Noor Jehan, and the power negotiations among emperors, princes, Rajahs, and court factions. Ranjita Chakravarty portrays Ruqqaiya Begum, a senior royal figure and mentor within the imperial household.

Date

2015

Producer

EnActe Arts

Director

Feisal Alkazi

Playwright

Feisal Alkazi

Production Location

Brava Theater Center, San Francisco, California

Subject

Ranjita Chakravarty

Identifier

RC4