Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane
It would’nt be wrong to say that the Theatre scene in India is completely different to one witness’s abroad. In other countries, theatre has proper rehearsals from 10 am to 6 pm, which just does not happen in our country. Here, nobody can afford to do only theatre. For most people involved, it’s more of a hobby to which they try to devote their evenings to.
A theatre artiste here cannot afford to give the kind of time because the medium does not pay. However the money factor has yet not managed to dampen the high sprits, passion and creativity involved in this art.
In 2004, I had the opportunity of watching a Hindi play “Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane” at Prithiv Theatre. A simple, one man show but something that will surely leave a lasting impression and make you think about the choices you made/make in your own life. The play does not highlight an issue, but merely discusses the life of the central character Rajkumar. The best bit is the whole approach taken towards showcasing the act. The play, which begins with a poem, does not have a conventional beginning, middle or end. Throughout the play, Rajkumar only talks about his life.
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[…] Formed in 1993, Aranya consists of a group of friends all bringing their own set of knowledge and experience from the theatre world. Till date they have produced three well-known plays, they are Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane, Peele Scooterwala Aadmi and this year, Bali Aur Shambhu. I have been lucky enough to see all the three plays. All the three are very much different from one another and focus on different aspects of an individual’s life. Though it would be really hard to pick a favorite but I would say that Peele Scooterwala Aadmi is the one that I was able to relate to quite easily. […]
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