Theatre lovers in Raipur had a special treat on Sunday from Odisha, as they attended an Odiya play titled ‘Mahanagara Eka Bhanga Aina’, staged by Bijay Eka Uchhwas Team from Bhubaneswar at Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College Auditorium here to mark the ‘Utkal Divas’.
The colourful cultural extravaganza was also held to mark the birth anniversary of Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das. It is worth mentioning that the play staged here was based on ‘live-in’ relationship culture of Metros written and directed by eminent playwright Dr Vijay Mishra from Odisha.
Dr Mishra is the recipient of Kendra Sahitya Akadami Award, Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy Award and others. Hundreds of theatre lovers from Odisha, who are living in and around Raipur enjoyed the play apart from Odiya songs presented by noted singer Anindita Das and troupe from Bhubaneswar.
A theater artist RK Bhogen, on the occasion said “we encourage those who are interested in joining theatre. Everyone is welcome. Be it a Tangkhul, Kuki or Meitei, if they are interested, we will train them.” Dr Mishra, further said, “It is our privilege to perform in Raipur. The sole aim of the programme is to spread awareness about theatre and rich Odiya culture.” For the audience, it was a special treat to witness such a production. According to some of the audience, they really felt proud to have these artists in the city. Apart from Raipur, the artistes have performed various plays in other parts of the country as well.