Marking the fourth day on Sunday of Rang Triveni Theatre Festival, a Malawi play Kalidas Charit was staged at Shaheed Bhavan.
The play was written by Bhagwati Lal Purohit. It was directed by Satish Dave and was performed by the artists of Parishkriti Socio Cultural Institute, Ujjain.
The story of the play revolves around Maharaja Vikramaditya.
King Vikramaditya is worried about the marriage of his daughter Vidyottama, he asks Acharya Varruchi to find a groom. But, on the other hand Vidyottama plays tricks and tantrums on Acharya, so he cannot find a suitable groom for her.
For days, it continues and after being irritated by the pranks of Cidyottama, Varruchi Vidyottama vow to find a foolish groom for her. Once the acharya was passing by a village. On his way he meets a Mand i.e. a foolish man. Looking at him, he instantly thought of Vidyottama anf his vow to teach her a lesson. Acharya gets both of them married.
After the ceremony, villagers make fun of the couple. Saddened by his wife's insult, Mand leaves the village and starts worshipping goddess Kali. He was in a deep guilt after the humiliation of his wife and he joins the monks. He travelled the world with monks leading a saint life. On his journey, he composes 'Malvika Agnimitram' for the king of Vidisha. He misses Vidyottama and yeads later, he returns to Ujjain and meets Vidyottama.
The play was beautifully presented. Each scene was filled with colours and good dialogues. The presentation of play was mesmerising.