Lalit Gupta
JAMMU, Oct 16: Rajneesh Guptá’s Hindi Play ‘Tukde Tukde Dhoop’, presented by Rubroo and Delhi Art Theatre, Delhi, marked the third day of ongoing theatre festival being organized by Samooh Theatre, at the Abhinav Theatre, here today.
The topical play by the young and talented, local playwright, emerged as an artistic take on the empty nest syndrome experienced by ever growing number of senior citizens whose wards are settling down in foreign countries to further their careers.
Directed by Kajal Suri and Raj Kumar Nahata, the plot revolves around an elderly couple who is excited about the arrival of their son, is now settled abroad. But after he departs unceremoniously, the couple plunges into pangs of depression and loneliness and even tries to take poison.
The play ends with the elderly parents realizing that if they have lost a son, there are many other children who need their care, attention and love. Thus, putting an end to their sense of lack of identity, physical and mental insecurity.
In the two-actor play, Kajal Suri, the six time winner of J&K State Award for best acting, in her role of the mother, gave a powerful and moving performance. Siddhartha Bhardwaj, the well known theatre and film personality, in role of the father, also left an indelible mark. Both the actors kept the audience engrossed through their affective dialogue delivery marked with a wide range of emotions.
Kavinder Gupta, BJP Leader and Speaker, J&K Assembly, was the chief guest of the function, while Prof Rita Jatinder, was the guest of honor.
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