A Bengali play showcasing the presence of Marxism was beautifully staged at Ravindra Bhavan Auditorium on Wednesday. The play was performed here marking the third day of Adi Vidrohi Theatre Festival.
The play ‘Khwab’ was splendidly staged at Ravindra Bhavan auditorium. Directed by Ashish Chattopadhyay, the play was performed by the artists of Gobardanga Shilpayan, Kolkata.
The play takes the audience back in the time of Mahatma Gandhi. It is to be noted that Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx had a lot of similarities. The play showcases about Mahatma Gandhi and his theories.
The play was a deep look through into the values that Mahatma Gandhi wanted to give to the Indian society.
The play begins with introducing Mahatma Gandhi and narrating the situation of the country. Though Mahatma Gandhi had his own ways, but he did not like to call them as ‘Gandhinian Ways’.
Portraying the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi, the play showcased how he dealt with every situation.
He always wanted a non-violent, state-less and classless society. His views and thoughts were criticized even then. And today too, there are few who are against his beliefs. This play highlighted Mahatma Gandhi talking about his beliefs.
Avik Bandopadhyay as Mahatma Gandhi did full justice with his character. Other artists too created magic on stage.
The audience enjoyed the play with lot of enthusiasm. Further, the artists of the play captivated the interest of the spectators and managed to grab the applauses of the viewers.
The backdrop of the play was not at all huge, but was symbolic. A ‘charkha’ on stage said it all and looked appealing.