As the theatre-goers of the city enjoy various theatre festivals at Bharat Bhavan, the cultural hub is all set to host another seven-day drama fest for the Bhopalites.
The ‘Madhya Pradesh Rangotsav 2015’ would begin here from Friday at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhavan. The festival is being organized under Rangmandal wing of Bharat Bhavan and the plays would be staged at Antrang Hall. While talking to The Pioneer, CAO of Bharat Bhavan, Prem Shankar Shukla said, “We are organizing this festival for the fourth time in the city. The festival would showcase dramas of different genres that would be staged by seven different theatre groups of Bhopal.”
He further said that this one is all ready to entertain the city theatre-goers. It would be like a mass treat for them, he added.
He further said that the first show of Madhya Pradesh Rangotsav 2015 would begin with the performance of the students of Madhya Pradesh School of Drama (MPSD). The students of MPSD would showcase the story ‘Arnay Gaatha’. The play would be staged on Friday.
The play is directed by a noted theatre artist and director Kanhaiya lal Kaithwas.
Another Hindi play ‘Jaat Hi Pucho Sadhu Ki would be staged on Saturday. It is directed by Savita Dahiya and will be presented by lokrang Samiti, Satna. Further on Sunday, ‘Please Mat Jao’ will be staged. Directed by Anoop Joshi, the play will be performed by Third Bell Theatre Group, Bhopal.
On Monday, play ‘Gandhi Ne Kaha’ directed by Sadat Bharati, the play will be performed by Sampreshna Theatre Group, Katni. On Tuesday, ‘Sampat Yashoda Aur Main’ directed by Sriram Jog will be performed by Natya Bharati Theatre Group, Indore. On Wednesday, play ‘Hori’ directed by Anamika Sagar will be performed by Divyarang Ekta Welfare Foundation, Sagar.
The fest will have a grand closure with the play ‘Bhook Aag Hai’ on Thursday. The play s directed by KG Trivedi and will be performed by Trikarshi Theatre Group.