Under Abhinayan series of drama, a play Manglu Ka Dramo Ashok Ho gayo Nikamo was staged at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum. The play was performed here on Friday.
At the center of this play is a character named Ashok, who lives with his family. Ashok and his family are very upset about Kanchan for the dowry. Due to not bringing dowry Kanchan has to face domestic violence and many types of struggles in her married life.
When Kanchan becomes ill due to exploitation and violence, Ashok takes him to a Baba, but after very disturbing and running, when he is not well. Then finally Ashoka takes him to the doctor, advises Ashok and his family to avoid such blind faith. Therefore, in the Nimadhi Ghamat style, 'Manglu ka dramo Ashok ho gayo nikamo' is the end of the presentation.
In this play, artists have presented superstition in the society with great satisfaction to the audience. Dowry and domestic violence have also been discussed in this presentation. Attempt has been made to present in the presentation how we should make our life meaningful and be patient with positiveness.
The play was directed by Pratap Rathore and was beautifully performed. The play was an eye opener to the society. It gave a message about what women usually go through in our society.