Draupadi’s insult in the courtroom was the main cause for the war of Mahabharata. With this reasons as the central line, Hindi play Karmabhoomi was staged at Bharat Bhavan.
Marking the fourth day of Adi Vidrohi Theatre Festival, play Karmabhoomi was performed at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhavan on Thursday.
The play was wonderfully presented by the artists of Kshitij Theatre Troupe, New Delhi.
The war of Kurukshetra was fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas.
When Kauravas insulted Draupadi in front of entire court, Draupadi wanted revenge and thus, Mahabharata happened.
But, what if Draupadi had taken some other stepIJ What if Ashwathama hadent killed the pandavas and did not take a side of KauravasIJ
The play Karmabhoomi is a dialogue between Draupadi and Ashwathama.
Here they talk about their faults and their mistakes, Draupadi tells Ashwathama that she should not have snatched the ‘Mani’ from him.
In return Ashwathama feels guilty on killing the army people of Pandavas.
Draupadi while digging out the mistakes by Ashwathama repent her mistakes.
\The entire play was set up in a different mood and in a different manner.
With the symbolic stage set up, the play was brightened up by the costumes and the light design.
The play was designed brilliantly and created an impact over the audience.
According to the director, “This play showcases the hidden light of peace from the corners of deep darkness.
“This play is much relevant even in today’s time and so we decided to stage it for the festival.”