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BHOOKH BANAM DHARM (2002)
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Topic: Against Fundamentalists
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Written By: Vishwanath Bose
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Directed By: Vishwanath Bose
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A heart touching short play against fundamentalists who do not have the basic sensitivity towards the hungry, the weak and the marginalized. It is an attempt to get a true interpretation of religion.
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DAUD DAUD DAUD (2004)
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Topic: GLOBALIZATION
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Written By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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Directed By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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It critically looks at the various socio-econmoci and cultural evils imposed by the LPG (Liberalisation, Privatization and Globalization) in the simple life style of the poor farmers.
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GIROH BAND (2004)
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Topic: ELECTION POLITICS
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Written By: Motilal Gupta
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Directed By: Motilal Gupta
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It is a political satire on candidates who seek votes by offering liquor, money, clothes, and threat. A powerful and entertaining play on the need to elect candidates with commitment to serve the society.
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HAI RE PAANI (Water o Water) (1999)
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Topic: PROBLEM OF WATER
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Written By: Motilal Gupta
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Directed By: Motilal Gupta
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On the problem of water. Originally written by Munshi Premchand as a story titled, Thakur Ka Kuwan. The play deals with issues of caste discrimination, exploitation and the present day environmental problem caused due to the volatile situation of exploitation of natural resources by Multi-National Companies.
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BOLTE Y KYON NAHIN (Why don,t you speak? ) (1997)
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Topic: PATRIOTISM
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Written By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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Directed By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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A group of college youth wants to celebrate the Independence Day. They question the various evils of the society perpetrated by the leaders of the country. They challenge each other to speak loudly against social evils and ask everyone why don,t you speak? The play was produced on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of India,s freedom.
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MAIKU (1995)
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Topic: THE EVIL OF ALCOHOLISM
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Written By: Motilal Gupta
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Directed By: Motilal Gupta
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A very entertaining play with dances and humorous songs. A dramatized version of a short story written by Munshi Premchand on the power of forgiveness to end the evil of alcoholism. Maiku, a terror of the society, regularity drinking with his friends is finally converted by the forgiving nature of some concerned volunteers. As a result Maiku joins the volunteers to fight against the evil of alcoholism. The play calls for self-confidence, will power and unity to bring social change. The golden command, If someone slaps you on your right cheek, show him the left cheek too proves the power of Ahimsa and forgiveness in causing social change through true conversion of stony hearts.
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GADDHA (Pit) (1994)
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Topic: ON SOCIAL SENSITIVITY
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Written By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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Directed By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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A symbolic play centered around a villager trapped in the pot hole in the middle of the city. He faces different reactions of people who represent the various categories and classes. The insensitivity and the callous attitude of the administration, the religious leaders, the politicians and the common people towards the pain and struggle of the poor is depicted with comical scenes making you to spilt your sides with laughter. The play challanges you to question conventional social values, hypocritical religiosity, selfishness and egoism. Who will save those fallen in the socio-religio, political, cultural and intellectual pits? Shall we wait for outside help or organise ourselves to come out of the pits?
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PURVAGRAH (Prejudice) (1994)
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Topic: ON SOCIAL SENSITIVITY
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Written By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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Directed By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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In the communally sensitive city, the vested interests try to disturb communal harmony. In the midst of riots and curfew, in contrast to the prejudices one has toward the people of other faiths, it is the enemy who comes to save life, without counting the cost. The common man proves that a large-heartedness beyond boundaries can re-establish peace and harmony. The play is based on some real incidents which occurred in Varanasi. It appeals to get rid of communal and other type of prejudices and to work for a harmonious society.
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PUNAR MILAN (Reunion) (1994)
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Topic: FORGIVENESS & RECONCILIATION
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Written By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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Directed By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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Ravi a modern youth gets alienated from his parents, home, society and from his own self. He indulges in various evils, but through his Father,s forgiveness he regains his integrity and dignity. A challenging Drama based on the famous parable Prodigal Son.
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PURNA SWARAJ (2011)
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Topic: SECOND FREEDOM STRUGGLE/ ANTI-CORRUPTION
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Written By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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Directed By: Anand IMS & Motila Gupta
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Purna Swaraj
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