When the dignity of a woman was at stake, she stood for herself as a hero. The historic play ‘Dhruvswamini,’ one of the best plays by Jaishankar Prasad, marked the grand closure of Jaishankar Prasad Mahotsav at Bharat Bhavan on Tuesday.
The play was beautifully presented by the artists of Prism Theatre Troupe, New Delhi. The play is directed by Priyanka Sharma who also played the protagonist of the play ‘Dhruvswamini’ on stage.
The play 'Dhruvswamni' is a short play which revolves around the lead lady character Dhruvswamini. She is the empress of Gupta dynasty but the King, Ramagupta doesn't pay much attention to her and he remains indulge in other women.
Ramagupta, on the other hand had a doubt that his younger brother Chandragupts and Dhruvswamni have a secret affair between them. The king remains reluctant towards the feelings and wishes of his queen.
When another King Shakaraj attacks his kingdom, Ramagupta finds himself week, Shakaraj offers a proposal to avoid the war according to which Dhruvswamini should be sent to Shakaraj.
Dhruvswamini pleaded to Ramagupta to not accept the proposal, but coward and timid Ramagupta did not listen to her and agreed to send his wife to the Shakaraja. Chandragupta, however went aggressive and opposed his king's decision.
He tried to convince Ramagupta to get ready for the war instead of agreeing to the enemy’s proposal but the king did not agree.
In the end, Dhruvswanini and Chandragupta, disguised as women managed to killed the enemy king Shakaraj. Finally, the counsel of prominent people of the court also ruled against the king Ramagupta because of his cowardly acts. Ramagupta tried to kill Chandragupta cheatingly but got killed instead.
The play was beautifully presented. The symbolic stage crafts and the colourful costumes added zest in the play. Prinyanka as Dhruvswamini justified her character at its best. The play was much enjoyed by the theatre buffs of the city.