Big names in the world of acting and drama are set to enthrall theatre lover this Sunday evening with a historical love story set around the
Quit India movement. 'Dearest Bapu, Love Kasturba' a theatrical rendition of a love story expressed through letters will also witness the iconic actress of 70s and 80s - Zennat Aman as Kasturba Gandhi. Written and directed by
Saif Hyder Hasan, the play opens with the drama of the Quit India movement.
Gandhi is arrested and sent to the Aga Khan Palace in Pune. Kasturba leads in his absence. She too is arrested and sent to the Arthur Road Jail in Bombay (Now called Mumbai). Due to bad health, she is sent to be with Gandhi. A few years later she passed away.
Now, her soul writes letters to Gandhi. These letters evaluate their relationship of 60 years. From marriage to death the letters leave nothing. She writes and Gandhi responds. Nothing is left out - politics, marriage, family, children, sex, companionship .... the letters form the core of this love story.
The play is set to take place at Jyoti Nivas College on Sunday at 7 pm.