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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

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October 12, 2025

Says Ashvin Gidwani, Managing Director and Producer at AGP World, while talking about his upcoming production on Sai Baba

- Shruti Pandit

Ashvin Gidwani is synonymous with comedies and large scale productions.

And for more than 25 years, he has been doing this skillfully—in India and abroad. With Devdas, he brought the eternal classic film to the stage. He is back with another mega production, Sai—The Musical, based on Sai Baba.

The play is being premiered in time to commemorate the centenary of Baba’s death anniversary. “In times when the world feels fragmented and restless, Sai Baba’s message reminds us to slow down, trust, and live with compassion,” says Ashvin Gidwani during a chat with The Free Press Journal.

Excerpts from the interview:

After doing comedy for the longest time, what makes you take on a (seemingly) mythological script now with Sai—The Musical?

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