BWW Previews: HOW GUJARATI THEATRE Survived In India

After the success of plays like "Mareez", "Master Phoolmani", "Mohan's Masala", "Karl Marx In Kalbadevi", "Dr. Anandibai - Like, Comment, Share", "Hun Chandrakant Bakshi", Ideas Unlimited, its artistic director - Manoj Shah and Nehru Centre, Worli are attempting a fresh and exciting exploration into the world of 'The Theatre'.

Having faced every conceivable threat and all the obstacles in the world, the tradition of theatre in Gujarati language has managed to emerge as a heroic and flamboyant survivor. The undying spirit to perform in spite of all odds is the backbone of theatre, in general. And the unrelenting tenacity of Gujarati theatre to claim its right to exist, adapt and evolve - forms the backbone of "Rang Gurjari".

P is a contemporary playwright, who is uprooted from his language, unaware of his legacy in theatre and disillusioned with its evolution. Lord Indra and Bharat Muni, the creator of the "Natya Shastra" take him through a theatrical time machine to empower him with the knowledge of history, context and evolution. Right from the mythological inception of the first ever play - to the present scenario of modern stagecraft, this adventure is throbbing with legends, anecdotes, excerpts and most importantly, the theatre itself. It also traces the legendary birth of the folk tradition of Bhavai and the emergence of the urban Bhaangwadi. The prominent influences of Sanskrit mythlogicals, Parsi comedies and Persian adaptations is also explored.

"Ooncha Maylo Parogaram" which is "Rang Gurjari" will premiere on 24th January 2018 at 6:30 p.m. You will witness the journey of Gujarati Theatre from 14th century till the very present day.

Place: Nehru Centre, Worli

Time: 24 January 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

Entry: Entrance Cards will be available on 20th January 2018 from 10:30 a.m. until availability of entrance cards from Booking Counter of the Nehru Centre Auditorium.