The mythological story of Prahlad and Hirnaykashipu was brilliantly told on stage. A play ‘Bhugol Raja Ka, Khagol Raja Ka’ was performed here on Tuesday at Shaheed Bhavan Auditorium.
The play was directed by a renowned playwright of the city Prem Gupta. Written by Devendra Deepak, the play was performed by the artists of Children’s Theatre Academy. The play was more interesting to watch as the senior theatre artists of the city like Vaishali Gupta and Prem Gupta were seen in the pivotal roles.
The play showcased the differences of values and thinking between Prahlad and Harnyakashyapu, their differences, their personalities.
The play basically surrounds the story of Prahlad and his devotion to lord Vishnu. Hirnyakashpu after gaining all the powers and boon from lord Brahma became very domineering and egoistic. In this state of mind he ordered that only he should be worshipped as God in his kingdom. Now considered himself as invincible and started a reign of terror, hurting and killing everyone on earth and conquest of the three lokas.
But, his son Prahlad was a devotee of lord Vishnu, who attacked his kingdom and also abducted his wife Kayadhu. After many trials Hirnyakashpu could not convince his son to not to devout to lord Vishnu.
The play showcased about how far a person can get cruel after gaining power and position. It makes other people and his family suffers.
The play was presented in a contemporary style. Keeping the concept as it is, the contemporary society was portrayed somehow in the play. The dialogues were also written accordingly. The costumes and the backdrop of the play were also designed in the similar manner.
The theatre buffs of the city enjoyed the play whole heartedly.