An Urdu play, ‘Qaum,’ was staged at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhavan, here on Tuesday. The play was staged under a two-day theatre festival, ‘Rang Parv’.
The festival is being organised by Rang Sanchar Theatre Troupe, Bhopal. After a two-month long theatre workshop, the play Qaum was prepared.
It was based on short story which was scripted by city-based noted author, poet Manzoor Ahtesham.
Directed by a vetran actor and playwright Rajiv Verma the play was presented by Rang Sanchar Theatre Group, Bhopal.
The play revolves around the love story of two characters Farida and Anil. Anil works as librarian in a university and Farida reads in this university. Both are of different religion but love each other a lot and want to get marry.
Farida talks to her brother Saleem regarding her marriage with Anil. First of all Saleem makes them understand that don’t do this, it will create a lot of problem in your family as well as their life too. He tries a lot to change their decisions but even after this, they still rigid on their decisions.
Then, Saleem meets to Farida’s parents and makes request for giving permission for their marriage. He also says to them that due to religion only he couldn’t get marriage to his lover Kruna. At the end of play their parents agrees for their marriage.
Sets, lights and live music were aptly used. The strong dialogues and lyrical language added much zest in the play. The performance of the actors was much appreciated by the audience.