The iconic play based on the life of poet and saint Kabir 'Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein' enthralled the Bhopalites on Monday. This play is a story by legendary writer Bhishm Sahani always charms the audience.
The theatre lovers of the city witnessed the purity and trueness of Saint Kabir, in a Hindi play ‘Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein’. The play was presented at Shaheed Bhavan here on Monday, marking the occasion of Kabir Jayanti.
Directed by Nizam Patel the play is adapted from a story written by a noted novelit and a playwright Bhishm Sahani. It was performed by the artists of Maahi Socio Cultural Group, Bhopal.
The artists in the play were spontaneous in their performance. in each scene, the artists made the theatre lovers glued to their seats. Various theatre personalities of the city were also noticed at the hall.
Began with one of the famous doha of Kabir, “Kabira khada bazaar mein, Mange sabki khair, Na kahu se Dosti, Na kahu se Bair” the play traces some events in his life and the prevailing social conditions that shaped his thoughts and actions. His sharp intellect, rationality, undaunted courage and command over the spoken word gave him the unique power to communicate with the common people. He was a people’s poet and sang from his heart.
The play focused on how Kabir tells the common folk to realize that God dwells within each one of us and thus not to mistreat other human beings, but treat them with dignity and love.
Beautifully sung by an impressive chorus and performers in the style of opera, is inspired by folk tunes of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand. Some verses are recited. These verses logically and cohesively form the part of the narrative which captures the life and times of the poor Muslim weaver, Kabir. Through his verses he condemns the rigid caste system perpetuated by the Brahminical social and religious order and the futility of idol worship.
Though peaceful, the ruling classes become his enemies. But, his followers are convinced of his philosophy that all men are equal.
The play had eight scenes in total and had 25 songs that included the dohas of Sant Kabir. The play was basically a musical play that described the life span of Kabir magnificently. All the artists of the play maintained to capture the attention of the audiences at each event that was played on stage. The theatre-goers of the city enjoyed the play whole heartedly.