লাহোর ১৯৪৭
- 31 Jan, 26
- 03:00 PM - 05:20 PM
- Academy of Fine Arts: Kolkata
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“Lahore 1947” is the Bengali adaptation of “Jis Lahore Nahi Dekha Woh Janmahi Nahi”, the acclaimed play by Asgar Wajahat.
- Translated into Bengali by Arindam Dasgupta, this production is presented by the Sundaram, under the direction of Shri Biplab Bandopadhyay. For Sundaram, the decision to stage this play was inspired by the legacy of the late Manoj Mitra, whose commitment to meaningful storytelling shaped the group’s artistic vision. Through this production, Sundaram reaffirms its belief that theatre is not just a reflection of society, but also a medium that can challenge it and heal it.
- Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Partition, this powerful play explores the enduring conflict between communal division and human compassion. In post-Partition Lahore, a Muslim family is allotted a house abandoned during the chaos only to find it still occupied by an elderly Hindu woman who refuses to leave.
- What begins as a confrontation between identities soon unfolds into a deeply moving narrative of empathy, shared loss, and quiet resistance. Through sharp dialogue and poignant moments, the play challenges notions of ownership, belonging, and nationalism ultimately affirming the unbreakable thread of humanity that binds us all. Rich with cultural nuance and historical resonance, this play remains a timeless reminder of the cost of division and the healing power of understanding.
Venue: Academy of Fine Arts
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Premium @ ₹500
Stock:: 122 seats
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Gold @ ₹300
Stock:: 193 seats
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Silver @ ₹200
Stock:: 170 seats
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General @ ₹100
Stock:: 178 seats
Premium₹500
Gold₹300
Silver₹200
General₹100
