“Taj Express” brings the rhythm, energy and enchanting stagecraft of Bollywood to Zorlu PSM Turkcell Sahnesi on 6–7 March. Created by Shruti and Vaibhavi Merchant, this large-scale production is set to present a modern Bollywood fairy tale with live music, high-tempo dance numbers, stunning costumes and projections created by acclaimed designers from the film industry.
A limited number of tickets for Taj Express’s two back-to-back shows are on sale at Passo!
Born in the Film City studios of Mumbai and making waves with sold-out tours around the world, Taj Express comes to Zorlu PSM Turkcell Sahnesi on 6–7 March. Directed by Shruti Merchant and choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant, the production is ready to whip up a veritable Bollywood storm in Istanbul, with real dancers from some of Bollywood’s best-loved films, high-energy choreography, eye-catching costumes and striking video projections by acclaimed designers from the Indian film industry.
Featuring some of India’s finest musicians performing live on stage, this major production offers an entirely fresh take on the Bollywood musical with its modern staging and original storytelling.
The world-famous show Taj Express, with all its colour, dance and pace, is in Istanbul!
Taj Express brings to the stage the magic behind India’s most prolific film industry, the dreams of young composer Shankar, his clashes with those who inspire him and all the excitement of the creative process. Following Shankar – inspired by the achievements of A.R. Rahman – as he composes the music for a Bollywood film, the story invites audiences into the heart of both a film set and a music studio.
With its colours, rhythms, cultural richness stretching from the streets to the festivals, and its extraordinary dancers, Taj Express comes to Zorlu PSM Turkcell Sahnesi on 6–7 March, bringing the heart of Bollywood to Istanbul in a high-tempo, mesmerising and utterly immersive stage experience. A limited number of tickets for this very special, colourful show, running on two consecutive nights, are on sale at Passo…
6–7 March 2026, doors open:19.30
6–7 March 2026, “Taj Express”: 20.30
Zorlu Performing Arts Center
For 13 years, the Zorlu Performing Arts Center (Zorlu PSM) has been sharing inspiring arts experiences with audiences. Addressing its audiences in its 13th season with the motto “Dünyan Değişsin” (Let Your World Change), Zorlu PSM – a meeting point for culture, the arts and entertainment – continues to offer surprises in its new season.
Having welcomed close to 8 million arts lovers to date, Zorlu PSM is shaping cultural and artistic life in Türkiye. Bringing audiences high-quality performances ranging from world-famous musicals and internationally renowned musicians to large-scale theatre productions and its own shows, Zorlu PSM carries the vision of becoming a global stage, with its world-class, multi-purpose arts centre design.
Going beyond being a performing arts centre with its innovative, dynamic, contemporary, reliable, entertaining, pluralistic, inclusive, ambitious and unconventional character, and contributing to the development of the culture and arts sector, Zorlu PSM continues to offer a unique cultural experience across the 7 different venues under its roof.
