Natya Rang Utsav

Theatre enthusiasts can now experience three plays directed, written, and performed by esteemed theatre personality Rama Pandey who directly questions the problems of women in modern-day society. Continuing the tradition of presenting some burning questions in society,  Natya Rang Utsav will embrace some of the most neglected issues in society through Theatre. The three-day Natya Rang Utsav organized by Rama Theatre Natya Vidya Sansthan (RATNAV) is going to be held at The Shri Ram Centre in Mandi House, New Delhi from 5^th October 2023 to 7^th October 2023.

The three plays, written, directed, and performed by renowned theatre artist Rama Pandey, will be staged at 6:30 PM at Shri Ram Centre, Mandi House. Yam-Putra will be staged on 5^th October followed by Shaista which will be staged on 6^th October and Sultana will be presented on 7^th October. Padma Shri award winner Prof. Ashok Chakrdhar will be awarded “Aajeevan Rang Seva Puraskar” for his works in the theatre world.

The first play ‘Yam Putra’  written by well-known writer Vikas Kumar Jha, which will be staged at RATNAV Natya Rang Utsav is the story of discrimination revolving around a Boy from the Mahapatra community adopted by a Hindu Brahmin family. Yam Putra is a compelling narrative that delves into the profound societal discrimination experienced by the Mahapatra community in India.

The second play ‘Shaista’, is the story of a young girl’s defiance against the practice of selling young Muslim girls in marriage in Hyderabad and Shekhwati. Shaista is a compelling narrative that underscores the principles of women’s empowerment, the transformative potential of digital technology, and the fundamental constitutional rights of every individual.

The third play and final play is ‘Sultana’, which is a story about the courage and social reforms within the color-dying community of Rajasthan. The play is a poignant and powerful portrayal of a young woman’s struggle for freedom and justice in the face of oppressive societal norms.  The play is not just a story about one woman’s struggle, but a reflection of the more significant societal issues of gender inequality, social pressure, and the struggle for justice and freedom.