Habib Tanvir remembered at this theatre fest

From the repository of Habib Tanvir’s widely recognised works, two of his most popular plays, Charandas Chor and Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamya Nai were recently staged at the Sangeet Natak Academy as part of the curtain raiser of the Repertwahr Theatre Festival to be celebrated later this year.

The first-day of the curtain raiser began with a kick-start celebrating the theatre maestro’s birth centenary in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Cultural Department, with the play Charandas Chor. The narrative of the play revolved around the protagonist Charandas, played effortlessly by Satish Vyam, a habitual thief discontented with his life. The act begins with Charandas who is on the run, stealing a gold plate to escape from the police, using his wit and charm.

The second day of the curtain raiser transported the audience back to the poignant moments of partition, igniting the enduring message of harmony through the play Jis Lahore Nahi Dekhiye, O Jamyai Nai. Rahul Jhadav, playing the central character, gave a moving performance and earning a standing ovation for the cast.
-------- Amina Ashraf