Summary:
The first half of the musical drama started with the story of Sati who is married to Lord Shiva and her consequent death. They are then asked to pray to Devi, the protector of the universe.The prayers of the people are answered and Parvati is transformed into the representation of positive and divine energy, called Goddess Durga. Terrorized under his reign, the people pray to the gods to save them. Nagpur: Bollywood’s ‘dream girl’ Hema Malini played the role of a goddess in dance drama ‘Durga’ and left the audience in awe at the ongoing Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav at Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education, on Sunday.The two-act play presented, before a jam-packed ground, was a delight to watch. Blessed with powers from the trinity of lords Vishnu, Shiv and Brahma, she defeats the demon, much to the relief of the people.The play ended with Shiva laying down on the ground to calm the goddesses’ rage and her worship by the people.Hema Malini’s performance as Sati, Parvati and Durga are a testament to the actor’s unparalleled talent in dance and acting..