Dont' miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to watch Shabana Azmi and Farooque Shaik in Tumhari Amrita on October 26th at the John Hancock Auditorium.

American India Foundation (AIF)is pleased to announce an exciting and entertaining fundraising event “Tumhari Amrita” - the much acclaimed production has a wonderful cast; starring Indian film legends Shabana Azmi and Farooque Shaikh. The proceeds from the show will be contributed towards AIF literacy and livelihood programs in India.

Chronicling the lifelong correspondence between a pair of friends and later lovers, the play has just two characters, who sit at writing desks and read directly from their scripts. A no-nonsense intimacy that allows them to slip into the roles of people who love each other for life, but, for one reason or another, remain apart. The result is a memorable journey through a not so much unrequited as unfulfilled story of love, one realised in a minimalist, yet powerful, manner.

Tumhari Amrita was conceived many years back in Boston. Says Feroze Khan, “It was primarily discussed by a writer called Chandrakant Shah (Chandu Shah to many of us here in Boston). The concept of “Love Letters” was very interesting. I was the head of the Prithvi Theatre and this play is a tribute to late Jennifer Kapoor (Actress, wife of the charming Indian actor Shashi Kapoor). ”In a performance like 'Tumhari Amrita', “the audience becomes pivotal to the play”, added Feroz Khan, the much acclaimed director. Feroz is known for his theatrical works such as Mahatma v/s Gandhi, Saalgirah, Salesman Ramlal, The Royal Hunt and many more.

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