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| Ballabhpur Ki Roopkatha, A Comedy Play In Hindi |
Meena Sundaram
11/24/2010
A comedy play in Hindi
New England Hindi Manch (NEHM) is a non-profit organization whose aim is to bring people who know Hindi or who want to know Hindi together by cultural, social and educational programs and activities and to propagate Hindi language and culture in the future generations. This organization is not related to any caste, religion, region or area. This organization welcomes people from all religion, region and languages Please note that in the above statement, the word Hindi is equivalent to ‘Hindi and similar languages and dialects like Urdu, Bhojpuri, Brij, Hindi that we speak in various states etc.
NEHM embarked on its event schedule in Spring/Summer 2010 with the “New England SaReGaMaPa†Competition. This successful event brought together music lovers from all over New England who were treated to an exciting evening of talented singers who regaled the audience with their charm and talent.
Continuing their mission to promote the Hindi language and propagate performance art in the community, NEHM proudly presents a full –length play in Hindi titled†Ballabhpur ki Roopkathaâ€. There will be 3 shows. The first on Sunday, December 12th from 5-7:30 PM at the Diamond Middle School, 99 Hancock Street, Lexington. The second show is on Saturday, December 18th from 5-7:30 PM at the Salomon hall, Waterman and Brown St intersection, Providence RI. The third show is on Sunday, December 19th from 5-7:30 PM at the Oak Middle School, 45 Oak Street, Shrewsbury. Tickets are available online at www.hindimanch.org.
Ballabhpur ki Roopkatha is a comedy written by Shri Badal Sarkar. NEHM’s production features an excellent production crew under the leadership of the well-known director Shri Mohan Dali and a number of seasoned and talented actors from New England who have put in hours of practice and creative spirit into this production. This event promises to be another feather in NEHM’s cap! Mohanji’s adaptation of this classic play promises to deliver his unique interpretation of the script and will surely meet the expectations of the New England audience who have seen many wonderful plays directed by him over the years.
The play is set in the 1960s in rural Bengal. Bhupati, who descends from an aristocratic family, lives in a decrepit mansion that he has inherited from his forefathers. His economic difficulties have forced him to be in debt and the only way out of his situation is to sell his ancestral home. With the help of his friends, he sets his plan into motion. Luckily, a prospective buyer and his family decide to visit the property. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But Bhupati’s plan is fraught with obstacles, complications and a lot of laughs. To know more, you have to come see the play!
Will Bhupati succeed in selling his home and clear his debts? What happens to his ancestral home and all the memories associated with it? Will the crumbling haveli, one of the remnants of feudal society and its withered glory disappear forever and be replaced with another modern monstrosity? And what about the little secret that lies within the ancient walls of the haveli? Will this secret be revealed and destroy Bhupati’s future in the bargain?
We invite the theater-loving public of New England to attend one of the shows of Ballabhpur ki Roopkatha and experience Theater in the Hindi language at its best. Please show your support of the work NEHM is doing in this community and enjoy a fantastic evening with the best theatrical event this year.
Please visit www.hindimanch.org for more information and tickets.
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