'Ghushi' has audience spellbound

NAGPUR: The second day of the Mayor's Cup One-Act Play competition began with a bang with 'Shri Tashi Sau', a play directed by Sanjay Kashikar which was well received by the audience.
However, it was 'Ghushi', written by Jayant Pawar, that made the evening worthwhile for the audience. It was based on the life of women who stay in slums and their problems relating to their sex lives.How women battle against each other for sexual relations and even go to an extent of committing murder was well portrayed.
The story was about two women, a sexually dissatisfied widow and her late husband's 'mistress' living in the same house and ruining each others' life at different stages.
While Vaidehi Chaware who played the character of the mistress Shevanta captivated the audience with her powerful voice and excellent acting, It was Ashwini Dikholkar as Bhagi, the widow who stole the show with her outstanding performance and brilliant dialogue delivery.
"Ashwini did a fantastic job. For a 20-year-old to present such a serious role, it is worth every bit of appreciation she received. For just two people to keep the audience glued it takes sheer talent, hats off to the girls," said Avinash Thakre, organizer of the event.
"Women staying in the slums are like bandicoots. They destroy the lives of others as well as their own. This was our message and I am pleased by the response the play received," said director Sandip Daberao.
The only two characters were thrilled by the response they received. "The script was very mature and we got to learn a lot from it. It was of a different genre that required intensity and great poise. We have grown as artists after this performance," said Ashwini.
The event is being organized by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation in association with Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Natakya Parishad. The three-day competition was inaugurated at Sai Sabhagruh on Tuesday.
While most participants of the competition have staged their plays across the state and have won first prize at district levels, the Mayor's Cup is also providing a platform to various other teams from the city to exhibit their talents.
'Tumhi Kavita Chan Shikavta', 'Relationship' and 'Ratan' were the plays staged on Tuesday.
THURSDAY'S SCHEDULE
'Aata Pass' (Agam, Pune), 'Shilpakoshtak' (Sunny Kala Manch, Aurangabad), 'Wisach Ganit' (Sankraman, Pune) will be staged from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and will be followed by prize distribution at 8.30pm