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Gujarati play ‘Manubhai Mind Blowing’ debuts in Chicago
Featuring an ensemble cast led by Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi, it promises non-stop humour that families can enjoy.
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Staff Reporter
- Mon, 12, May 2025
- 02:27 EDT
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This is the first time Sharman Joshi is acting in a Gujrati play in the US. / Asian Media USA
Manubhai Mind Blowing, a hilarious Gujarati play that launched its US tour on May 2, is tickling the funny bone of the Gujarati diaspora members in the country. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi, it promises non-stop humor that families can enjoy. The narrative that explores marriage, mischief and misunderstandings, is steeped in Gujarati culture. This is the first time Joshi is acting in a Gujrati play in the US.
Written by Imtiaz Patel, directed by Jaideep Shah and produced by Aasif Patel, the story revolves around Manubhai, a well-meaning husband whose efforts to re-ignite the spark in his marriage spiral into a comic chaos. On the advice of his quirky assistant Manubhai attempts to find a “spark” outside his marriage, leading to bumbling flirtations with his receptionist followed by blackmail, mistaken identities and laugh-out-loud confrontations.
The play’s sharp, bilingual dialogues in Gujarati and English capture the essence of Gujarati humour while poking fun at the relationship dynamics. While Joshi with his impeccable comic timing and natural charm anchors the production, he is joined by Aakash Zala as the scheming Madan, Arpita Sethia as Manubhai’s sharp-witted wife Kishori, Hardik Sangani, Pritesh Sodha, Mahek Bhatt and Tejas Shah as other characters, adding their unique flair to the chaotic world of Manubhai Mind Blowing. Expressing his enthusiasm about the play, Sharman Joshi said, “Bringing Manubhai Mind Blowing to Chicago is a dream come true. The Gujarati community’s warmth fuels our performance and I can’t wait to share this laughter-filled journey.”
Following its Chicago debut, Manubhai Mind Blowing will tour cities including Tampa, Edison, Cherry Hill, Raleigh, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles and many more spreading Gujarati humour across the US.
Suresh Bodiwala, Chairman and Founder of Asian Media USA, shared his expert perspective on the play : “Manubhai Mind Blowing is more than a play; it’s a vibrant celebration of Gujarati culture and humour that bridges generations and geographies.”
The narrative that explores marriage, mischief and misunderstandings, is steeped in Gujarati culture. / Asian Media USA
Following its Chicago debut, Manubhai Mind Blowing will tour other cities. / Asian Media USA
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