On Friday, the bravery stories of Chandra Shekhar Azad and Rana Bakhtawar Singh were told under the theatre fest, Azad Bansuri Bal Natya Samaroh 2015. The two plays including Azad aur Prahlad ki Nirbhikta and Amjhera Ke Rana were staged at Shaheed Bhavan Auditorium, marking the second day of the theatre fest, Azad Bansuri.
Notably, organised by Directorate of Swaraj Sansthan, Madhya Pradesh, the three-day theatre fest is being staged to spread mass awareness about the freedom struggle and the freedom fighters among the children of the city. The event on Friday began with the play Azad aur Prahlad ki Nirbhikta directed by a renowned female theatre director of the city, Shobha Chhatterjee. This was a play, which was totally based on Chandra Shekhar Azad and his bravery during the freedom struggle.
Azad’s name is written with the golden words as far as the history of freedom fight is concerned. He has been the most versatile revolutionary ever. He had inspired various Indian youngsters to be a part of the freedom struggle. His lifespan was presented at the stage. It was also showcased that he shot himself as he felt that it is better to kill him rather than to be killed by the British.
Another story of Prahlad was staged under the same play. The king of the village received supernatural powers from lord Hirdyakashyap. But under the egoistic influence, he began to misuse his powers. Bhakt Prahlad stood against the king and saved the villagers. God Hirdyakashyap impressed by his bravery and truthfulness blessed him with immortality.
This play was performed by the students of Mansarovar Public School. Another play, Amjhera Ke Rana was performed by the students of Modal Higher Secondary School. This play depicted the story of Rana Bakhtawar Singh. Directed by Sadaat Bharati, the play showcased that how Rana Bakhtawar Singh fought for the rights of tribals of his kingdom Amjhera.
Rana Bakhtawar along with the tribals fought a war against British army and freed his kingdom from their cruel rule. The audience enjoyed the show whole-heartedly and watched the plays with rapt attention as they were enthralled with children’s performance.