**Pankaj Tripathi and Wife Mridula Launch Theatre Production Banner Roopkatha Rangmanch; Daughter Aashi Makes Stage Debut with Musical Comedy Lailaaj**
Celebrated actor Pankaj Tripathi and his business manager wife, Mridula Tripathi, are all set to make a heartfelt entry into theatre production with their newly formed banner, **Roopkatha Rangmanch**. Their maiden production, a musical comedy titled **Lailaaj**, will also mark the stage debut of their daughter, Aashi Tripathi.
Written, directed, composed, and lyrically driven by Faiz Mohammed Khan, *Lailaaj* promises to deliver a refreshing blend of humour, music, and heartwarming storytelling. The musical is scheduled to be staged on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of this month at Rangshila Theatre in Mumbai, offering audiences an exciting and memorable theatrical experience.
For Pankaj Tripathi, whose acting journey began on stage long before he made his mark in cinema, this production holds a deeply personal significance. Theatre, he describes as his “first love,” and returning to it as a producer feels like life coming full circle.
Speaking emotionally about this new beginning, Pankaj Tripathi shared,
*”Roopkatha Rangmanch is not just a production house for us, it is an emotional extension of our roots. My journey as an actor began on the stage, in the simplicity of backstage chaos, borrowed costumes, and the magic of performing for a live audience. Theatre has taught me sincerity, patience, emotion, and discipline. Whatever I am today, I owe a large part of it to those early years under the spotlight and in the wings.”*
He added,
*”When Mridula and I decided to start our own banner, I felt a strong desire that our first production must honour the medium that shaped me. ‘Lailaaj’ is our humble tribute to theatre, to the craft, and to every artist who finds their truth on stage.”*
What makes this production even more special is the inclusion of their daughter, Aashi, who is making her stage debut with *Lailaaj*. Pankaj expressed his pride and excitement, stating,
*”As a father, I feel immense pride; as an actor, I feel a deep sense of responsibility; and as a producer, I feel the excitement of creating something meaningful. Watching her rehearse, struggle, improve, and shine reminds me of my own early days. Aashi’s debut in *Lailaaj* is not just a moment for our family; it is a reminder that every artist must fall in love with the process, and theatre is the purest place for that love to grow.”*
He concluded,
*”I hope the audience showers the same warmth, curiosity, and encouragement on this play as they have always given me.”*
Sharing her thoughts on stepping into production, Mridula Tripathi added,
*”Roopkatha Rangmanch was born out of a shared dream to preserve and promote stories that touch the heart. Theatre has always been close to our lives, and choosing a musical comedy like *Lailaaj* felt like the perfect beginning. This play represents joy, chaos, music, and human emotion in its simplest yet most beautiful form.”*
She further expressed,
*”As a mother, watching Aashi prepare for her debut has been a profoundly moving experience. And as a producer, I am thrilled to bring a project like this to the stage—a project that celebrates creativity, teamwork, and the timeless charm of live performance. We believe *Lailaaj* will resonate with audiences of all ages, and we are excited to present our first production to the world with so much love and sincerity.”*
With a talented team, an original musical format, and the emotional energy inspired by a family legacy, Roopkatha Rangmanch’s *Lailaaj* is poised to win the hearts of theatre lovers across Mumbai and beyond.
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