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| Sixty Mumbai Media students shown Balwant Thakur's 'Ghumayee' | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 27: Sixty Mass communication and journalism students of Mumbai University today visited Natrang Studio Theatre, Jammu and interacted with the Natrang Director Balwant Thakur and his colleagues. Sixty students of famous Wilson College Mumbai are on a tour to J&K to have a close interaction with the life and people here.
They were shown Natrang's Internationally acclaimed Dogri play 'Ghumayee' written and directed by Balwant Thakur which was followed by an interactive workshop conducted by Sumeet Sharma. Earlier Natrang Director Balwant Thakur presented a brief about the twenty-eight years journey of Natrang and its struggle in establishing Jammu as an ultimate destination of theatre in the country. Through the presentation of the play they were exposed to the cultural traditions of Jammu and they also had the occasion to see a glimpse of new innovative and creative work being produced in this part of the country.
They were amazed to see the new indigenous theatre methodology being evolved by Natrang. Senior artists of Natrang, Anil Tickoo, Neeraj Kant besides Rahul Singh, Pankush Verma, Mohd. Yaseen, Vikram Sharma, Balwinder Singh, Atin Tikka , Pankaj Anand, Sajra Qadir, Sahil Kanojia, Vinay Manhas and Sushil Raina.
"GHUMAYEE" is a play based on Dogri Folk Tale of a hilly village and opens with a 'VIDAI' scene after the solemnization of marriage and bride is being carried in a 'Doli' to her in-law's place.
As the tough climb begins, 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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