NAYA Zamana 25 by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha promises to be thrilling and enthralling this year, in keeping with its established track record of producing one of the best Bollywood shows locally, featuring skits, songs and dances.

Promising a new and original story this time around, Naya Zamana, choreographed by Dr. Vindhya Persaud, is slated for Saturday, August 26, at the National Cultural Centre (NCC).

Excitingly, Ahmed Masi Wali will once again be joining the cast of Naya Zamana.

Since performing in Naya Zamana 20 and 21, he worked as Assistant Director under Dharma Productions and made cameo appearances in films like Kalank and Kapoor and Sons.

Ahmed, who was a contestant on the television reality show India’s Next Superstars (2018), played Aarav in two seasons of the Zee5 original series RejctX, directed by Goldie Behl.

“We are excited to have him again…” the Naya Zamana team said on its Facebook page recently.

Meanwhile, at the show’s recent launch event, awards of recognition and appreciation were announced for a number of persons including Nirmala Persaud, Indira Persaud, and Venika Singh for their many years of dedication and beautiful performances in Naya Zamana (since Naya Zamana 14 in 2008 and Naya Zamana 16 in 2011 respectively).

Also recognised were Varun Samlall for his many years of providing excellent technical support for the show, Dinesh Narine of Red Mango for many years of ticket sales and support for Naya Zamana and the National Cultural Centre in recognition and appreciation of the support in staging the show year after year.

“As we countdown to Naya Zamana 25…journey with us from Naya Zamana 1 to 24 as we revisit the years of special memories and growth of the production,” the team said.

At the launching event held at Movie Towne’s Fiesta Plaza, attendees enjoyed a video look back at 24 editions of Naya Zamana, performances on some of the iconic songs as well as a preview of what to expect for this year’s show.

Long standing dancers and supporters of the production were recognised and sponsors were announced. Apart from director and choreographer, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, there was Costume and Set Designer, Trishala Persaud, who reflected on the journey of the production from its beginnings in August 1994.