An English play based on an elderly widow defying social norms

Salaam Nonni Appa is an English play, written by Bollywood actress-turned-writer Twinkle Khanna and is directed by Lillete Dubey. The narrative surrounds the lead character

Noni Appa

, an elderly widow, and her sister Binni, opposites in nature, are two sisters whose marriage, children and widowhood, is once again shared. Laugh, bicker, fight and love - as they spend their days in a familiar, comfortable if staid manner. And then one day, Noni Appa, who has always lived in step with the norms of society, suddenly finds herself falling in love with a married man who is a few years younger than her and is torn between choosing companionship over respectability. This play attempts on breaking stereotypes, includes scenes which speak of taking chances, and also rediscovering on what makes life truly meaningful and worth living.
Being staged at The Good

Shepherd

Auditorium on March 28 at 5 pm, the play includes a star cast, including names like Yatin Karyekar,

Jayati Bhatia

,

Rishi Khurana

and Gillian Pinto.