Play 'White Saree' highlights the plight of widows in Indian society

As a part of the ongoing

5-day festival

, ‘

Natyotsav

’ organized by

Jawahar Kala Kendra

, play ‘The White Saree’ was staged on Monday. Based on a widow ashrama situated in the land of Radha-Krishna’s union Vrindavan, the play was directed by Amit Tiwari from Delhi.

The untold stories of the women spending their lives in widow asharams as well as the importance of love and colours in their lives were depicted through the play. The 1 hour 45 minutes long play also beautifully blended Kathak dance. Condemning patriarchy and caste system, the play was hugely appreciated by the audience. The play was also scripted and designed by Amit Tiwari.

The play revolves around the story of a widow named Radha who reaches the widow ashram in a pitiable condition. The widows are shown as leading their lives through alms. Later Radha falls in love with a boy named Madhav who belongs to a lower caste. However, the castle system and other evils of the society prove to be obstacles in their path.

The artistes performing in the play were Reha, Neha, Anushka, Gurushri, Damini, Kapil, Nimish, Kanika, Aaditi, Simran, Kirtika, Raj, Rahul, Karan, Abhishek, Lakshya and Khushi among others. ‘Natyotsav’ is being organized in collaboration with North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala.