Aadhya to organise fest to highlight women power

A week-long cultural festival, ‘Aadhya,’ being held at Bharat Bhavan to observe the International Women’s Day will have a three-day theatre fest. Notably, Aadhya the cultural fest is all about dance, music, and theatre performances by renowned women artists of the country. Here from Thursday, a three-day long theatre fest will be organised at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhavan. 

The theatre fest is organised under the Rangmandal series of theatre art performances, Bharat Bhavan. Various dramas based on women empowerment, women issues and tribulations of women faced in the society will be showcased by the renowned theatre groups and theatre directors of the country. On Thursday, the theatre fest would begin with a Hindi play ‘Maithil Nari: Chaar Rang’. The play is directed by Devendra Raj Ankur and will be performed by the artists of Mailorang Repertory, New Delhi. The play is based on women rights and duties. On Friday, a Hindi play that will explore ever shade of woman’s nature will be staged. The Hindi play ‘Ek Anjaan Aurat Ka Khat’ is a solo play that will be presented by NSD alumni Ashima Bhatt from Mumbai.

The play has already been staged in various fests and has received much appreciation. Now it will be staged at Bharat Bhavan. On Saturday, play Saat Palo Wali Naav will be staged. The play is directed by a noted theatre artist and playwright Bhartendu Kashyap. The play will be staged by the artists of Azamgarh Uttar Pradesh. Moreovwe, Aadhya will conclude on March 15 with the Poets Meet and a group discussion on women empowerment.