The play Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, directed by Suresh Bhardwaj and featuring popular actors Himani Shivpuri and Rajendra Gupta, attracted a full house at the Sangeet Natak Academy. The play, an adaptation of the Russian play Old World, was staged for Lucknowites as part of Kabir Fest and had the audience glued to their seats.
Anita Bhatnagar and Ashu Jain
Anju Singh, Saral Bhasin and Rosh Khan
(L) Deepak Kabir (R) Aviral Saxena
(L-R) Gunjan Singh , Neelam Mishra & Tanushree Gangwar
Set in a hospital, the play revolved around a doctor and a patient. Sarita Sharma, played by Himani, is admitted to the hospital, where she meets Dr Bhullar, played by Rajendra. Though their initial interactions are marked by heated arguments, they gradually develop a friendship that blossoms into a beautiful bond. Things take a turn when Sarita’s discharge day arrives, leaving the audience wondering whether she will stay or go. The witty puns and chemistry between the two actors kept the audience laughing throughout the play.
(L) Surya Mohan (R) Ginni and Agyapal Singh
(L) Manju Malhotra (R) Tarun and Archna Raj
(L) Kusha and Anurag (R) Laxmi Bisht and Meenal Dwivedi
(L-R) Meenal Dwivedi, Dr Vijayshree Pandey and Laxmi Bisht
The hall echoed with applause as the play concluded, with the audience giving a standing ovation to appreciate the actors.
— Manas Mishra
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