Young FICCI ladies Organisation YFlO Delhi, under the leadership of Chairperson Aanchal Sethi, recently organised the New Delhi English Premier of the Globally Acclaimed Play and winner of DadaSaheb Phalke Award, Yugpurush, Mahatma Ke Mahatma.
The Play - ‘Yugpurush- Mahatma’s Mahatma’ is an inspirational and riveting portrayal of the close association between Mahatma Gandhi and his spiritual mentor ShrimadRajchandraji. What began as a sincere friendship, culminated inGandhjii’s proclamation of Shrimadji as his spiritual mentor.The play invites the audience to journey through Gandhiji’s internal and overt advancements on the spiritual path following interactions, letters and inspiration from ShrimadRajchandraji.
Mahatma Gandhi wrote in Modern Review on 30thJune 1930 -”Such was the man who captivated my heart in religious matters that no other man has till now”.
Yugpurushwas recently bestowed with the prestigiousDadasahebPhalke Excellence Award 2017 for ‘Best Drama’!
‘Yugpurush’ highlights the values of expanding one’s capacity to love and offer selflessly, respecting diversity, supporting truth, fostering trust, and building lasting communities. It brings to forefront a powerful experience of looking within, upholding truth and fearlessness, as well as transforming character and consciousness.
2017 marks the 150th birth year of ShrimadRajchandraji. To celeb-rate this glorious year, this play has been produced under the guidance of ShrimadRajchandraji’s ardent devotee and the founder of ShrimadRajchandra Mission Dharampur, PujyaGurudevshriRakeshbhai.
PujyaGurudevshristates, “The birth and life of the Great Ones are worth remembering. They awaken our latent strength and kindle the desire to become like them.”
The Gujarati play is directed by acclaimed director Rajesh Joshi of ‘Code Mantra’ fame, scripted by well-known playwright UttamGadaof’Maharathi’ fame. The music direction is by popular composer duo Sachin - Jigar.
the Hindi production of the play had a grand premiere at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai.
Acclaimed Film Director Mr. AshutoshGowariker, said at the Hindi premier of ‘Yugpurush’,. “In one word, it was ‘adbhut’. This play holds a great significance. This play should be seen by maximum people all over India and be translated in as many languages.”
YFlO is the exclusive Women’s Wing of the prestigious National Organization FICCI (Federation Of Indian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry). An All-India Business Forum for Women, FlO has headquarters in New Delhi and 14 chapters set-up across India, representing over 4000 women entrepreneurs and professionals.