One of the hit plays of the Indian Theatre history that took the spectators to an expedition inside a woman’s heart and a man’s mind was staged at Bharat Bhavan here on Friday.

Hindi play ‘Adhe Adhure’ a noted play by Mohan Rakesh was staged at Antrang Hall Bharat Bhavan. The play was staged under the guest performance organised by Rangmandal, Bharat Bhavan.

Directed by an Indian actress and theatre artiste lillete Dubey, the play was outstandingly performed by the artists of Prime Time Theatre, Mumbai.

Notably, Aadhe Adhure is one of the well known Hindi dramas written by Mohan Rakesh. It is the classic play that was written 40 years ago, but still appears as the freshly prepared script. The story unfolds on a meticulously designed set reflecting the sixties decor, a house in a state of mess and decay and where the problems are as elusive to comprehend as the solutions.

lillete Dubey as Savitri, Mohan Agashe played four characters as Savitri’s husband Mahendra Nath, his friend Juneja, Savitri’s boss Singhania and her friend Jagmohan did exceptionally well. Moreover, lillete Dubey’s daughter Ira Dubey along with Anuschka Sanvey and Rajeev Siddhartha also performed equally well.

All the characters together made an unstable family that was presented before the audiences in an impactful manner. As Savitri the female protagonist look out for better options for herself after leading a life with an unemployed husband, her children also show different shades of their characters to the spectators.

Savitri’s diatribe against her husband, and what went wrong with Binny’s marital relationship. The members of this family are in a state of perpetual emotional turmoil, and for the entire duration of the play, one crisis moves the plot to the next one. There is something in the air of this house that is wrong,

The stage setting and the lighting also supported the performance on a huge level. Moreover, the mature acting skills also added some zeal in the presentation.