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PASSAGES (2023)
"Passages” is a live, recorded production, commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the establishment of Ismailis in Canada, and tells the story of the rich mosaic of the Canadian Ismaili Community. The play follows Fernanda, who upon attending her first Ismaili wedding, is greeted by many characters and stories that connect with her in ways she never imagined. “Passages” showcases Canadian Ismaili artists who excel in music, vocals and dance.
CREDITS
Produced and Directed by Azim Keshavjee
Written by Ziyana Vasaya
Filmed at The Aga Khan Museum (Toronto)
Editor: Al-Aly Kaba
Cast: Illahi Rayani, Arooj Arif, Aryaan Kanji, Shamir Ladhani, Anisa Rhemtulla, Shabana Lalani
Choreographer: Laura Merani
Dancers/Ensemble: Alida Esmail, Aryaan Khanji, Imran Kassam, Rahil Hudda, Sara-Maya Kaba, Sophia Sidi
Passages Theme Song
Composition, Lyrics and Production: Nureen Sumar, Sammeer Remtulla
Vocal Arrangement: Nureen Sumar
Vocals: Alia Pirani, Amal Popatia, Forogh Amiri, Naila Karmali, Nureen Sumar, Safiya Rajwani, Tanzeel Bhaidani, Mehboob Tejani, Sameer Remtulla, Ziya Bhayani
Musicians: Ali Rajan, Faheen Rawji, Salma Amlani, Sameer Remtulla
Mixing and Mastering: Shea Roger
Post Production: Al-Aly Kaba, Azim Keshavjee, Ziyana Vasaya, Asif Murji
Content/Lead Team: Azim Keshavjee, Ziyana Vasaya, Laura Merani, Salima Rattansi, Alijah Alwaez Karim Dewji
Film Crew: Asif Murji, Aly Ramji, Nalina Sacoor, Shiraz Murji
On-site Audio Engineer: Irfan Jaffer
Aga Khan Museum Live Audio Engineer: Marin Stemmelen
Sound Design & Music Editing: Azim Keshavjee, Al-Aly Kaba
Captions & Subtitles: Asif Murji (English), Shamsha Gandjy (French)
Afgan Rabab Folksong - Valley by Quraishi and Samir Chatterjee
Habibi Ya Nour Elain by Amr Diab
Maahi Ve by Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Sujata Nattacharya, Udit Narayan
Tu Meri - Remix by Vishal-Shekhar, Vishal Dadlani
Special Thanks to The Aga Khan Museum Theatre Staff, Jamica Andani, Shainoor Hirani-Bhanji, Sameer Premji, Naushad Tejani, Nazim Ladhani, Alijah Alwaez Karim Dewji
Aga Khan Museum Production Coordinator: Felicity Marion
Rehearsals at The Ismaili Centre (Toronto)
Premiered across Canada in April-June 2025.
Running Time: 40 minutes
