It is dreadful news for the society when a widowed girl is re-married. Re-marriage is seen as one of the biggest sins ever and especially when it is done by her in-laws. Highlighting about the bitter truth of society, pain of a widowed girl and her in-laws was beautifully showcased in an Urdu play ‘Waqt Ke Karhate Rang’.
Directed by a renowned theatre, bollywood and television actor Rajeev Verma the play deals with the pain of in-laws towards their daughter in-law who is a widow. The play is written by Ibrahim Yusuf. Dealing with the ups and downs of a Muslim family the play shows the mirror of the society. It was wonderfully staged by the artists of Bhopal Theatre Group at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhavan.
The story of the play revolves around the life of Aliya. She is an intelligent and charming young girl who is widowed just after her marriage. Aliya is a girl of values and an individual who follows the traditions and cultures. She is much loved by her in-laws.
Breaking the stereotyped mentality her in-laws did not give up on her. looking at her pain her in-laws decides to get her remarry. At first Aliya was not ready but later she was married to a professor.
As the news of her re-marriage spread, the society did what it always does. Despite many revolts, Aliya gets married. She is now the daughter of the family.
She comes to visit her in-laws after her new marriage with her husband. What follows next is the series of obstacles, hurdles and problems in her life. Stuck between the desires of husband and the immense love of her in-laws, Aliya deal with life is what the play all about.
The entire play was wonderfully staged. The set design and the light added to the moods of the play beautifully leaving the audience mesmerised.