Summary:
For the finale, 'Pierrot's Troupe', a Delhi-based theatre collective, presented a series of three plays on and about Ghalib - 'Ghalib', 'Ghalib ke Khat' and 'Ghalib in New Delhi'. These evenings would revolve around music, as new Gurgaonites, starved of culture, gathered for a bit of entertainment. The last word must go, fittingly, to Ghalib: 'Jab tawaqqu hi uth gaye, Ghalib, kyon kisi ka gila kare koi?' A fair few of these were elderly folks, seeking company, chit-chat and culture (as their children looked to get ahead in their working lives).But as this humble auditorium evolved, so did Gurgaon. The first two shows featured Tom Alter, an actor who was born to play Ghalib..