A grand theatre experience for Kanpurites

  • | Saturday | 27th October, 2018

(L) Kalraj Mishra (R) Mukta and Ravindra (BCCL/ AS Rathor)(L) Parisha (R) Rahul and Deepali (BCCL/ AS Rathor)(L) Sahil and Bandana (R) Shailendra and Somya (BCCL/ AS Rathor) Kanpurites recently witnessed a larger than life experience of theatre. What made the entire play very different from the regular ones was its larger than life appeal. We also spotted Shailendra, Somya, Mukta, Ravindra, Shreya, Vandita and Parisha during the staging of Janata Raja. (L) Bhavana (R) Parisha and Ravi (BCCL/ AS Rathor)The impressive acting of Pravin Sirbole as Shivaji, Tejaswani Nagre as Jijabai and Ajeet Ampte as Augranzeb, compelled the audiences to stay glued to their seats.

Kanpurites recently witnessed a larger than life experience of theatre. With a four-storey stage, over 250 artists, elephants and horses, the play 'Janata Raja', staged at an open ground in Kanpur turned out to be a must-watch for the city folk. The three-hour play which was staged from October 20 to 25 in Kanpur, was graced by Dinesh Sharma , deputy chief minister Uttar Pradesh Satyadev Pachauri , minister of Khadi, textile, small and medium enterprises and export promotion and Kalraj Mishra , Member of Parliament.The audience was overwhelmed with such a show and each one was heard saying 'oh' and 'waah' after each scene enacted.A scene from the play (BCCL/ AS Rathor)"For the first time in my life I am watching such a grand play. After seeing this play I felt as if I am watching a movie," said, Alok, who came to see the play along with wife Aparna.Dattatreya Hosabale (L) and Dr Dinesh Sharma (BCCL/ AS Rathor)(L) Amit and Arpita (R) Divya and Deepika (BCCL/ AS Rathor)The mega play with the plot set in 17th century, very effectively showcased the birth, childhood, coronation and the administration of Chattrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle. What made the entire play very different from the regular ones was its larger than life appeal. The combination of Shaniwarwada as a huge stage, effective lighting, use of elephants and horses, fire and colourful dance performances on various occasions not only made the play magical but also instantly transported the audience to the era of Shivaji Bhosle.(L) Bhavana (R) Parisha and Ravi (BCCL/ AS Rathor)The impressive acting of Pravin Sirbole as Shivaji, Tejaswani Nagre as Jijabai and Ajeet Ampte as Augranzeb, compelled the audiences to stay glued to their seats. We also spotted Shailendra, Somya, Mukta, Ravindra, Shreya, Vandita and Parisha during the staging of Janata Raja.(L) Kalraj Mishra (R) Mukta and Ravindra (BCCL/ AS Rathor)(L) Parisha (R) Rahul and Deepali (BCCL/ AS Rathor)(L) Sahil and Bandana (R) Shailendra and Somya (BCCL/ AS Rathor)

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