| AT A GLANCE | THE PLAY | CAST AND CREDITS |
| Kamani, 9.30 pm, Thu, 14 Jan Sanskrit, Hindi, Chattisgarhi, Bengali 100 minutes Concept, Script & Direction: Manish Mitra |
During the extensive application-oriented research of the traditional Pandavani, Jhumur and Chhou folk forms, the Kasba Arghya group came up with the idea of Bharatkatha, a theatrical performance exploring the energy sources of folk theatres from different parts of the country, all revolving around the Mahabharata. The episode chosen is of Arjun’s son’s penetration of the Chakravyuh, his heroic battle against the Kauravas and his tragic death. The performance bases itself on the Mahabharata as an oral epic, while embedding it within Eastern classical music, by employing folk forms and by retaining the authenticity of these forms. Apart from the core cast, a group of Chou dancers from the remote village of Purulia have also participated in the production. | Classical Song: Alik Mitra
Bharatanatyam Dancer: Ambali Praharaj Chhou Dancers: Bipin Majhi, Sadhan Sardar, Monoj Majhi, Raghunath Majhi Monesh Sardar, Pradip Majhi Pandavani Singer: Sima Ghosh Main Saha Gayak: Ranit Modak Saha Gayak: Tapas Chatterjee Jhumur Singer & Rhythm Player: Anirban Ghosh Ganesh & Tabla Player: Babun Saha Harmonium Player & Panchali Gayak: Rajdeep Ghosh & Saikat Banerjee Child Actor: Raju Bera Flute Player: Gourab Dutta Dhamsa Player: Sujata Guha Roy Others: Tanima Basu, Sampa Modak, Krishnendu Dey Light Design: Sudip Sanyal Costume Design: Sima Ghosh Source of the Sanskrit Text: Prof. Rita Chattopadhyay Source, Inspiration & Training: Padmabhusan Teejan Bai, Shri Amulya Kumar |