Jun 04 2023 to Jun 04 2023 7:30 p.m.

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Price: Rs 250 Book/Buy

Where

Alliance Française de Bangalore

Thimmaiah Rd, opposite UNI, Kaverappa Layout, Vasanth Nagar 560052

Event Description

Pashmina Pashmina is an unfeigned and heartwarming story of humans that takes us through a journey of shared loss and grieving, set in the backdrop of the tragic events that shook Kashmir. It is a tale moulded around an old couple who take a poignant trip to the valley, disguised as a vacation by the husband, since something much much personal calls them there. They journey to Kashmir as instructed by an old piece of paper that the husband holds dear and during the last few days, things brew as they encounter a boisterous trader and a Kashmiri shopkeeper. As things unravel and secrets unfold at this shopkeeper's shop, one will be taken on a rollercoaster ride with emotions of anger, grief, empathy, and love.

The story starts and ends because of a Pashmina - which turns out to have much more significance than just a piece of cloth. It ultimately becomes a symbol of pathos, reconciliation, closure, and above all; hope - a simple shawl called Pashmina. Whatever brought them here, the story aims to unravel that truth.

Didi IAS – A satirical comedy that amalgamates the machinations of India’s soul-numbing bureaucracy, the artistic environment of the country, and the precious as well as precarious role of dissent. It is a political satire based on a newly appointed minister who wants to call the tune when it comes to 'artists'. His key bureaucrats, Harry and Partho, come up with a unique and devious plan. The play takes us through a journey of how this is executed to thwart dissent, especially when the trio decides to put the plan into action. Through and through, the play highlights the unethical bureaucracy and red-tapism prevalent in the government and its officers; how everything (major policies and decisions) is about power, control, and influence, rather than the benefits of the people.

The play gradually jumps to a few years ahead. The plan is fully functional now. The minister is pleased. He has been promoted. The bureaucrats too, have moved up in their careers. All is going well, until…

The plays are written by Mrinal Mathur and directed by Zafer Mohiuddin. Zafer Mohiuddin Zafer Mohiuddin is an architect, Urdu & Hindi Playwright, an established and seasoned actor par excellence, a multi-faceted and multitalented director along with being an activist. He has been actively involved in theatre since 1979 and has worked extensively with many well-known theatre groups such as Samudaya, Bangalore Little Theatre, Manch and so on. He formed his very own theatre group, “Kathputliyaan Theatre Group” with the main purpose of promoting Indian theatre, art, music and literature. His passion for theatre started when he was a student and he has also been a voice-over artist rendering his baritone voice to many advertisements, documentaries, and animated films. His interest in various things has made him a better director.

About Kathputliyaan Theatre Group: Inspired by the words of William Shakespeare, “The world is a stage and all men and women are merely actors”, Bangalore-based architect, voice-over and theatre artiste, Zafer Mohiuddin conceptualized Kathputliyaan Theatre Group along with other trustees. This organization was formed in order to focus on addressing significant social issues that are a hindrance to the progress and peace in our society through the medium of theatre as well as promote Indian literature, Arts, Music, and Drama. The first play of this group, ‘Darwaaze Kholdo,’ was staged in 1988 post which the group presented several Hindi and Urdu plays such as ‘Zabaan Mili Hai Magar,’ ‘Vaastu Chakkar,’ ‘Taj Mahal ka Tender,’ ‘Ek tha Gadha,’ ‘Daadh ka Dard,’ and many more, all of which played to packed houses. Kathputliyaan embraced music and dance in its presentation encompassing the essence of performing arts and promoting it through runaway hits such as, ‘Zikr-e-Ghalib’, ‘Tipu Sultan ke Khwaab’ written by Girish Karnad; translated and directed by Zafer Mohiuddin, which again played to packed houses in India and abroad. ‘Shaadi ki Kirkiri,’ a play in Hyderabad's Deccani dialect based on the book ‘Merry Go Round’ by renowned author and playwright Sadiqa Peerbhoy, was again translated by Zafer Mohiuddin and directed by him.

Venue: Alliance Francaise, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore

Date: Sunday 4th of June, 2023 Time:4.30 & 7.30 PM

Tickets are priced at Rs.250/- 

For info contact: 9448088247