The son of the rajah of Chutneypore falls in love with a nautch
dancer, which disturbs the political order causing a rift between the
powers-that-be. It's a love story plagued by outside interference from
both family and friends. Indru is the young son of Punka, the rajah of
Chutneypore. Despite his royal standing, Indru plans to marry a nautch
dancer named Hollee Beebee. Indru is a high caste member and Hollee is
not, making it difficult to wed. Indru takes a drastic measure to make
he and Hollee are more compatible. Meanwhile, another member of the
royal family resorts to lies and theft to secure his place as the
rajah's new heir. The Rajah of Chutneypore, also known as The Nautch
Girl, is a classic tale of the haves and the have-nots. It's a reminder
that love always finds a way and good will always triumph over evil.
Upon its initial release, the opera was based in England and performed
more than 200 shows. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of The Rajah of Chutneypore is both
modern and readable.