| AT A GLANCE | THE PLAY | CAST AND CREDITS |
| Abhimanch, 2.30 & 6.30pm, Fri, 22 Jan Hindi, 140 mins Expert: Shahir Mukunda Kisanrao, nee Dada Pasalkar Director: Aniruddha Khutwad Group: National School of Drama |
The play in located in a kingdom run by an apathetic and ignorant king, who turns a blind eye to the affairs of his state.When the Kotwal dies, the Pradhan fills the vacant position with his own brother-in-law, over stepping the Halwaldar who is the legitimate claimant of the position. Insulted and wronged, this Hawaldar then decides to use whatever tactics necessary to get what is rightfully due to him. The realization of the plan – facilitated by his sweetheart, the danger-singer Mainavati and a sepoy – exposes the corruption in the system while creating several hilarious scenarios. The original Marathi production titled Viccha Majhi Puri Kara, was initially conceived as a political satire to raise a voice against the abuse of power by the post-independence government. However, even today the play resonates with audiences who experience and identify with similar situations of misgovernance. |
Purvaranga Shahir – Anupam Kaushik Borah, Faiz Mohammad, Guna Moni Baruah Zhilkari – M. Suman, Loitongbam Paringanba, Durgesh Kumar, Kundan Kumar, M. Bharthi, Rohit Chaudhari, Sukanto Roy, Ikato Y.Tsuqumi Bapu, Krishna, Ghasiram - Kundam Kumar Tatya, Pendya, Sakharam - Durgesh Kumar Gwaliniya- Anjalika Kapur, Sahiba Vij, Sahana P, Scherazade Koikobad, Sunita Raina, Moon Moon Singh Mausi – Vishnupad Barve Tukaram - Anupam Kaushik Borah Tamashawali Bai - Sunita Raina Ranga Baaji- Sahiba Vij, Sunita Raina Lavani Singers - Sunita Raina, S. Pratibha, Sangeeta Tiple Vag Natya Raja - Rohit Chaudhari Pradhan - Anupam Kaushik Borah Hawaldar – Faiz Mohammad Sipahi - Guna Moni Baruah Kotwal - Durgesh Kumar/ M. Bharthi Mainavati - Anjalika Kapur/ Moon Moon Singh Sakhya - Scherazade Koikobad Pandit – Sukanto Roy Credits Design Guidance: Sangeeta Tiple Dance Choreography: S Pratibha Paaypeti: Samuel Ghatge Dholki: Gautam Kamble Set & Properties: M. Suman, Loitongbam Paringanba Costumes: Ikato Y.Tsuqumi, Sahana P. Lights: Abheesh Sound: Sajal Mondal Brochure: Vishnupad Barve, Anupam Kaushik Borah Poster: Sajal Mondal Exhibition: Vishnupad Barve Troupe Manager: Brijnesh Dubey Production Consultant: Parag Sarmah Stage Manager: Vishnupad Barve Marathi Playwright: Vasant Sabnis Hindi Translation: Usha Bannerjee Folk Form Expert: Shahir, Dada Pasalkar Design And Direction: Aniruddha Khutwad |