 Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 25: 'Salvaton Mein Sanvaad' a play in Hindi written by eminent playwright of Indian Theatre Mani Madhukar staged here today at Natrang Studio theatre in its Sunday theatre series. The play is directed by Anil Tickoo and it focuses the decay of values in the younger generation. One of the boldest Hindi plays on illicit relations exposes immorality in a highly dramatic manner.
The play "Salvaton Mein Sanvaad" opens with an anxious father waiting to meet 'Neeta' his daughter outside her college hostel. The warden of the hostel has informed him that she has gone to Pune for a debate competition. Neeta's close friend finding him alone draws him into a conversation, which slowly unfolds the other dark side of Neeta's secret life, of which her father was totally unaware.
He comes to know that intentionally Neeta has disappeared, as she was not interested to meet him. The father gets a shock when he comes to know that her daughter has not gone to Pune but staying back with her boyfriend. His shocking state reaches the climax when he comes to know that his daughter is aware of the bitter truth that she is not his daughter but of his grandfather. This harsh reality was revealed to her by her mother before she died of TB. Realizing that he has been befooling himself all his life, blindly trusting, believing and obeying every command of his father, without questioning and now he accepted the same from his so-called daughter. In the end, in a tortured and suffocating state, he begs for some fresh air, crying, "Only air has a right on itself". She replies sarcastically, "No! We the new generation have a right on the air." The play concludes with this bitter note unfolding harsh realities of life.
Natrang's versatile actor, Anil Tickoo enlivened the character of the 'Father' exhibiting his authority over the art of acting. He was supported by Vrinda Sharma who performed with extreme professional ease. The lights were designed by Shivam Singh and executed by Neeraj Kant whereas the music was scored by Brijesh Avtar Sharma. Sets were erected by Shivam Singh. Sushant Singh Charak did the presentations and Mohd. Yaseen coordinated the show. |
