Sarat Chandra's masterpiece: A play which tackles issues of caste, religion

A KVarious Productions' newest offering Under The Gypsy Moon is a rendition of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's vintage Srikanto. Directed via Akash Khurana, Under The Gypsy Moon could have its opening displays at St. Andrews on September 30 and October 1. This is sixth of 7 performs to be staged below the Aditya Birla Group's Aadyam b[anner this 12 months. Sarat Chandra's original is considered the primary modern Indian novel, which set the precedent for socially aware writing in modern Indian literature. It is also considered the creator's masterpiece.

The protagonist is a nomad who believes that each and every new experience enriches him. He does no longer need to be certain via relationships. He represents that part of each and every guy which is looking for the true meaning of lifestyles. In this journey , he en counters two diametrically reverse ladies who each believe that he is their saviour.

Khurana who has additionally adapted the novel for degree says: "There's always been this affinity to Bengali literature and sensibility. And I had never worked in that space before. Sarat Chandra's work is marvellous in its complexity and simple in its exposition."


Srikanta's encounters and reports with quite a lot of ladies give him renewed perspectives on matters he considered as regards to him.


The play graphs these reports whilst additionally commenting on social setups via making Srikanto as a lot a protagonist as he's a spectator.


Aadyam's creative director Divya Bhatia says: "Under the Gypsy Moon is remarkable. While it is flush with music and charm, it retains a curious, wonderful 'everyman, everyday' quality to it. It's rare to see something like this on the Mumbai stage." Starring Arghya Lahiri, Omkar Kulkarni, Shivraj Waichal, Aastha Arora, and Radhika Chopra,the play is a penetrating research, tackling problems with gender, faith and morality that resonate even these days .


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Sarat Chandra's masterpiece: A play which tackles issues of caste, religion Sarat Chandra's masterpiece: A play which tackles issues of caste, religion Reviewed by Kailash on October 23, 2017 Rating: 5
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