Lakshapati, Karimaee, Chitrapata & Girija Kalyana were played during Rang-Sangeet Mahotsav. The first 3 plays were staged on October 11th, 12th & 13th at Y B Chavan auditorium, Kothrud (Pune). 'Girija Kalyana' was staged at the Balagandharva Rangamandira on 14th Oct. The play reminded of the good old days of the Kannada musical theatre tradition and soulful acting. I don't know how many Kannadigas staying at Pune used this opportunity to watch this play. I was there the whole day and had a chance to see and talk to great performers like G V Malathamma (Gubbi Veeranna's daughter), Enagi Balappa (remember the role of Basaveshwara he used to play!) - these two are in their late eighties or ninties and going strong!. During Rang-Sangeet Mahotsav, Balappa and Malathamma were felicitated by another great name from Karnataka - Gangubai Hangal.
Below is a collage of few snaps that I took during performance of Girija Kalyana. The play tells the story of a young couple revolving around the theme of serial suicides of farmers in Karnataka and Maharastra due to famine, crop failures, debts etc. Play is written by B Sureesha and is directed by B Jayashri....as always B Jayashri was at her best during this play with her singing, acting and vachanas, also very well supported by the whole team.
Anil
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