The story of the tribulations and struggles faced by a common unemployed youngster was told through a comedy satirical play ‘Mr Kanak Prasad’.Directed by a young theatre artist of the city Parag Dubey, the play was performed by the artists of Parag Theatre and Welfare Organisation at the auditorium of Regional Science Centre, Bhopal. Interestingly, the play is written by Parag Dubey. Notably, he has written a play for the first time.
While talking to The Pioneer, Parag said, “This was my first play as a writer. Further I am really excited to perform this play as a writer, director and as an actor as well.” On elaborating about the concept of the play, Parag said, “Well till now I have done plays written by Munshi Premchand or Sadat Hassan Manto as I am more interested to give a message to the society through spreading some smiles and at the same time raising a serious situation. This play is also related to that concept where the audience experienced drama, comedy, satire and also some entertainment.”
Elaborating further, he said, “This play is a story of a youngster looking for a job. But when he does not get a job on his merit basis what way he chooses to earn a living forms the actual story depicting the reality of the society as well.”
The play is a story of Kanak Prasad who is in a search for a good job. He goes to every company, offices and even visits so called Babas but nothing works out for him. So he follows the wrong path and raises a question for the society.Parag as Kanak Prasad managed to impress the audience. Overall the play was worth watching.