 Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 5: Natraj Natya Kunj, Cultural Society, Jammu, today performed Dogri adaptation of Mahakavi Bhasa's Sanskrit play Urubhangam at Matrika Auditorium, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra.
Translated in Dogri by Kumar A 'Bharti', designed and directed by Abhishek Bharti and Aaditya Bharti, this play was prepared in month long Actors training workshop supported by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
K.S. Risam, Vice Chancellor, Sher- E- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, was the Chief Guest on the occasion and Padma-Shri R.K. Sinha, Vice Chancellor Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra, Dr. Bharat Bhushan Joint Registrar S.K.U.A.S.T were the other dignitaries present on the occasion. Written in 2nd-3rd century CE, Urubhangam is based on Mahabharata and focuses on story of Duryodhana during and after his fight with Bhima. The play emerges as a different presentation of the story wherein instead of villain Duryodhan is given more human qualities.
Today's production came out as an almost flawless presentation. Marked by eclectic structure that combined elements of abhinay, well choreographed dance movements, masks, use of traditional Dogri Folk forms like Bhaakh, Karkan, the rich costumes makes the play successful in symbolically creating the grandeur of the epic but also humane aspects of Duryodhana.
The sheer visual quality coupled with controlled delivery of dialogues full of gravity and as well as fluid body movements, the aesthetic groupings and appropriate lighting supported with a well designed live background score by Abhishek Bharti - all combined with talented team of artists who perform with such perfection that the play leaves a lasting impression and make today's production a visual treat and wholesome entertainment. |
