Play on Panipat battle to be revived

PUNE: 'Panipatche Ranangan', a play based on the book 'Panipat' written by veteran author Vishwas Patil is all set to be back on stage soon as city-based production houses Shree Gananjay and Sawai are attempting to revive the play on the occasion of completion of 250 years to the famous battle of Panipat.
The play is based on the battle between Marathas and Ahmedshah Abdali in 1761.The first show will be held for invitees at the Bharat Natya Mandir on November 12. The producers are planning to perform the play across the state and at Panipat as well.
The play is being directed by Digpal Lanjekar. Speaking to the TOI, Lanjekar said, "It was very challenging to take up this play, especially when it was done by veterans like Waman Kendre and Late Mohan Wagh around eight years back."
Kedar Divekar, music director of the play, said, "Music for the play has been specially created so as to suit the need of the script and it plays a vital role while taking the story ahead."
Actor Sharad Ponkshe has agreed to volunteer as a brand ambassador for the play and is also going to be present for some of the shows and give opening remarks. Rohan Mankani, son of noted actor Ravindra Mankani, is making a debut in professional theater as an actor and producer.
The lead actors in the play include Yogesh Soman (Bhausaheb Peshwe), Rohan Mankani (Ahmedshah Abdali), Dnyaneshwar Wadekar (Najib Khan Rohila), Shailesh Khot (Ibrahim khan Gardi), Samir Budhkar (Vishwasrao Peshwe), Shreya Nakhare (Jankoji Shinde) and Sudhanwa Panse (Malharrao Holkar).