Meet Aladdin's new Genie

VJ-turned-actor Mantra will be seen in the role of the iconic character of Genie in Disney's upcoming Broadway-style musical production, Aladdin. "I am excited to play Genie and want to do justice to the role. As a character, Genie is a crowd favourite. I want to entertain the audience," he says.

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