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| Narang stages Dogri play 'Ghumayee' | | |
EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Oct 21: Under its weekly 'Sunday Theatre' series Natrang staged Balwant Thakur's internationally acclaimed Dogri play 'Ghumayee' at Police Auditorium, Jammu. This widely appreciated play across the globe was presented here by Natrang Jammu in collaboration with J&K Police and was supported by Reliance Communications. Dilbagh Singh, Inspector General of Police, Jammu was the Chief Guest on the occasion. A play enriched with the traditions of Dogri folk was an amalgam of rich culture and colourful ethos. This play's multi-dimensionality is beautifully depicted with the help of folk songs and colourful witty acting. Irrespective of its subtlety, the play raises powerful universal causes like standing against the discrepancies against women and giving value to humanity and the significance of human bonds over the stereotypical bonds created by marriage. The play has variedly been performed around the country and even across the borders and yet remains a euphoric experience for the audience, each time it is performed. With almost 100 shows to its credit, the play still happens to live above the expected shelf life of professional plays and is a splendid treat to watch each time it is staged. "GHUMAYEE" an internationally acclaimed play based on Dogri Folk Tale of a hilly village opens with a 'VIDAI' scene after the solemnisation of marriage and bride is being carried in a 'Doli' to her in-law's place. As the tough climb begins, the thirsty 'Dulhan' asks for water. Her request is laughed away and no heed is paid. As the track becomes strenuous, her thirst intensifies and repeated entreaties end up in assurance of water at next available source. A stage is reached when thirst becomes unbearable and (Doli is put down) journey is put to halt. All and one are requested to do the needful and arrange for water. In the quest a water source is sited but is miles deep down in a gorge, which is extremely difficult to reach. Repeated requests of bridegroom fail to evoke any response, as the job requires superhuman effort. The plight of 'Dulhan' prompts a young man to volunteer for the job. All present warn him of the probable consequences but he is undeterred. During the ensuing discussions, the groom in an insolent tone bets away his bride in lieu of water. Thus begins the struggle for water. The young man, putting his life in extreme danger, overcomes all hurdles and ultimately succeeds in bringing the water. As bride quenches her thirst, the young man falls dead, out of sheer exhaustion. In stunned atmosphere, 'Baraties' decide to continue with the journey but 'Dulhan' refuses to do so. She declares herself a widow and cries out a wail (Ghumayee) sanctifying the significance of human relationship over the most prized relationship of marriage bound by mere rituals. |
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