RANGAKALPA Presents KAHANI SANDHYA (Presentation of Two Hindi Short Stories) 1. Yatramukt 2. Brahmarakshas ka Shishya Yatramukt: (Duration: 30 mnts.) Yatamukt is a famous story of renowned Hindi writer Raji Seth. This is the story of an old man who works at his master’s old traditional mansion from his childhood. Though not a slave, his freedom is severely constrained by his servitude. The story takes an interesting turn with his son Kishna, who comes to live with him after the death of his mother. Kishna is laborious and bright in study, but he is constantly harassed by the Chote-malik (Master’s son). Kishna disapproves the undignified life of his father and pursues him to forsake the disgressful life that is demeaning to human spirit. This story subtly captures the post independence awakening of new generation, particularly the lower class and their assertion to lead a meaningful, respectful and dignified life. About the writer: - Raji Seth (1935- ) is an acclaimed Hindi Writer of fiction, poetry and criticism. Her works have been translated into almost all Indian languages as well as English. Some of her famous books are – Niskawach, Tat-sam, Yatramukt, Dusre deshkal main, Rilke’s letters (translation into Hindi) etc. Ms. Seth lives and works in Delhi. Brahmaraksasa ka sishya: (Duration: 30 mnts) ‘Brahmaraksas ka shishya’ is a well-known story written by Noted Hindi writer Muktibodh. The duty of an scholar/Guru is to impart and transmit knowledge to good students. As per myth, if he fails to do so, he suffers as a Brahmaraksas after his death. The salvation of a Brahmaraksasa is only possible when he dissipates or imparts his knowledge, and skills to a deserving student. The story, by using metaphor of a Brahmaraksasa, explores the mindsets of intellectuals/ scholars and their predicament in our contemporary society. About the Writer: - Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh (1917- 1964) one of the most prominent poets, , essayist, literary and political critics, and fiction writers of the 20th century. His famous books are- Chand ka Muh teda hai (The Moon Wears a Crooked Smile) Andhere Mein (In the Dark) and Bhuri Bhuri Khak Dhul (The Brown Dry Dusts) and Muktibodh Rachnavali in Six volumes. Entry - 9959807901
KAHANI SANDHYA - 2 Stories
Performance
1.5 hrs
July 27, 2014 7:30 pm Sunday
Organizer
RANGAKALPA
Rangakalpa is an amalgamation of diverse minds of people from different walks of life with definite objectives to reach to the various cultures, people and communities. We the members of the group, feel that, there is a need to break the elitist tag, often labeled on the performing art, particularly on theatre and through our work we are trying to break the conventions of theatre, in order to reach common man, to make him/her aware of his/her rights & responsibilities in today’s society. Understanding the fact that our time and society is reflected through the medium of art, Rangakalpa works with a sense of total commitment towards humanity. We believe in active participation with the maximum possible number of people of the society to make them awaken of the human existence and to break the dogmas of conventions that drag our society towards conservatism, an obstacle to progress in all sense. The group is a registered organization based in Hyderabad. About Director: - Satyabrata Rout is a known name in the contemporary Indian theatre. A graduate from the National School of Drama with specialization in Design and Direction (1983), he worked as a Technical Director with Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, for five years and then returned to NSD where he was associated in different capacities; Theatre-in-Education project, resource person in extension programme; lecturer in lighting, etc. He joined as an Associate Professor of Scenography, in the University of Hyderabad in the year 2007.