Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 25: Mani Madhukar’s hard hitting contemporary political satire “Chote Bade” directed by Balwant Thakur was staged here today at Natrang Studio Theatre.
The play “Chote Bade” depicts the story of two unemployed dejected youth, their aspirations, pain and frustrations. Rejected by the system, both are confronting with mental turmoil in switching to illegal ways of survival. Living in fool’s paradise at one time they find more comfort but gradually they realize of befooling themselves.
The whole lawlessness, sense of insecurity, crime, scams, loot and deteriorating quality of life is attributed to the failure of democratic institutions in the country.
The playwright has tried to expose the system in which there is no alternative left with the youth today to channelize their creative abilities in an environment where mediocrity is promoted at the cost of excellence. Being honest, excellent and intelligent is a disqualification in today’s order.
They find that corrupt politicians and people in power have eaten up the vitals of the society and the talented aspiring youth of the day are left to be either a part of the corrupt system or to frustrate and suffer. Frauds, cheaters, and sycophants have their way to lead.
Mohd Yaseen acted as ‘Chote’ and Rohit Verma as ‘Bade’, while, lights were designed by Rahul Singh and sound effects were executed by Uplaksh Singh.
The show was coordinated by Sumeet Sharma.
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