Today we had the chance to watch Naatak’s 100th Production – Ramayan. It was in Awadhi language. Awadhi or Oudhi the language of Awadh region in UP. Personally for me the language was not a barrier as the story was familiar and since I understand Hindi I could gel in. Before I tell you about the play I have to say that I did not … Continue reading Ramayan – Naatak’s 100th Production
It was quite unplanned, well the decision to watch the Improv at the Made Up Theatre. Saturday 10 PM show and recommended by a friend who was planning to go. Once I got in and started watching I realized that this was exactly what I wanted to see for quite a while. I had read about them before on the internet and always wanted to … Continue reading If in Fremont Watch a show at the Made Up Theatre
There are customs, there are traditions, beliefs, stories, mythology and more then entangles in all this there are people. People with emotions, pains, love, life, joy, sadness and more. There is a companionship that is connected to the situation and relationships build on a chord of being same. And above all Human value should always guide any existence. Vrindavan is an ambitious musical production and … Continue reading Naatak’s 50th Production Vrindavan – Theatre Talk
I was in highschool when I saw Anupam Kher’s movie Saaransh (The Gist) and at a time when I only watched movies that had fights and action, Saaransh was one movie that kept me glued to the seat even without it having a single fight. I even wrote a short play based on a scene in Saaransh where the protagonist is waiting to collect his … Continue reading Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha – A Hindi Play of love that bridges time
Watched ‘Bhopal’ Bay Area Drama (BAD) Company‘s first production based on Rahul Varma’s play. Directed by Ravi Bhatnagar the cast include Basab Pradhan, Sindhu Singh, Kamala Subramaniam, Neha Goyal, Paul Costello, Phil Wiseman and Ravi Bhatnagar. I don’t consider myself knowing much about theatre so my opinion is more as a mere audience member with of course a keen interest in art in any form. But … Continue reading Rahul Varma’s ‘Bhopal’ – Bay Area Drama (BAD) Company’s First Production – Genuine, Brilliant, Poignant
Vinod Narayan 