CHENA ADHULI
আমাদের মন খুব অদ্ভুত। জীবনের চলার পথে , তার হাজারো বাঁকে কত কিছু আমাদের মন ছুঁয়ে যায় , কিছু স্মৃতি থেকে ধীরে ধীরে মুছে যায় কিন্তু কিছু থেকে যায় মনের গভীরে , অগোচরে। একসময়ের আপাত মূল্যহীন এক আধুলি, যা হারিয়ে গ্যাছে সময়ের সাথে , জীবনের অনেকটা পথ পার হয়ে আবার হাতে এসে পৌঁছলে সে যেন এক অমূল্য সম্পদ। তখন মন বিচার করে না সে আধুলি সুখের স্মৃতি ফিরিয়ে এনেছে না অভিমানের , মন সযত্নে সে আধুলি গ্রহণ করে কারণ এটা তার একান্ত ব্যক্তিগত।
অহনা আজকের আমেরিকায় বসবাস করে। স্বামী, সন্তান, চাকরি , বন্ধু বান্ধব , সামাজিক দায় দায়িত্ব নিয়ে ব্যস্ত জীবন। এমনি একদিন তার হাতে এসে পরে হারিয়ে যাওয়া তারই চেনা আধুলি। কিন্তু আজকের অহনার কাছে কতটা মূল্যবান এই ফিরে পাওয়া ? ওর আজকের ‘আমি ‘ কি চোখ মেলাতে রাজি অনেকটা ধূসর হয়ে যাওয়া পুরোনো পরিচয়ের কাছে ?
In the journey of life, there are many doors placed along the way. We open some, we close some. Sometimes by choice, sometimes by situation. In one life, we live many lives, many identities connecting to places, people and the choices we make. Let’s acknowledge that, there is a certain nostalgia for places and people left behind and a profound question of where we truly belong. As we look deeper inside us, we do feel the longing for connections and often, our memories surprise us. The part which got lost, comes around through our memories as it relates to connection and disconnections, to dislocation, place and belonging. Our memories can guide us back to a sense of belonging.
Ahana lives in America. She wears many hats. She is a busy professional, a caring mother, a responsible friend and a dutiful wife. In the story, one day, she comes across a conflict, her past catches up with her but how ? Is she going to ignore her forgotten identity or will she embrace it ?
Script and Direction: Jayati Banerjee
Actors: Avik Chakraborty,Amitabha Lala,Suchismita RoyChowdhury,Jayati Banerjee and Sidhartha Roychowdhury
Light: Prateek Paul, Rishav Mukherjee
Background Sound: Ashish Brahma & Mouli Lala
Chena Adhuli painting: Deblina Seth Basumallik
Backstage help & Prop Management: Saimanti Das , Anindya RoyChowdhury
Sound of Silence dance choreography: Sunita Ramnani
Supertitles by: Nilay Mukherjee
Anushka & Sharma
अनुष्का और शर्मा
Set within the captivating world of Anushka and Sharma, this comedic tale unfolds as a dance of dreams and reality, wrapped in the insecurities of Naveen—a gentleman gracefully aging into his mid-60s. Naveen's life takes a whimsical turn as he endeavors to please his enchanting wife, Anushka, a woman at least two decades his junior and fiercely dedicated to her career. The narrative dances through the delicate art of birthday gestures, where Naveen's well-intended offerings falter, triggering a cascade of dreams.
In this surreal realm, Naveen navigates the labyrinth of his subconscious, pledging to fulfill Anushka's unconventional birthday wish—a desire that adds a touch of unpredictability to their lives. As dreams intertwine with reality, the couple embarks on a whimsical journey, encountering eccentric characters and surreal scenarios. From a stern American interviewer to flamboyant Indian agency personas, the tale unfolds with comedic absurdity.
The dream crescendos, blending seamlessly into the waking world. Yet, reality takes an unexpected turn when Anushka, with a gentle yet resolute tone, unveils a profound revelation. Fatigued by laboring for others, she yearns for a deeper purpose—a symphony of self-discovery and benevolence. In the delicate shadows of dreams and wakefulness, she discloses her newfound aspiration. Naveen, caught in the twilight between dreams and reality, is left agape, the tapestry of their shared existence awaiting its next stroke of unpredictable brilliance.
Script and Direction: Amitabha Lala
Actors: Sanjay Jain, Prreeti Tiwari,Jeet Shangari,Dani Dorrego,Tulan Kantesaria,Dilip Gehlot,Elizabeth Perez and Danny Serrano,Dev Narashiman, Dhingra
Background Sound: Rakesh Chauhan & Mouli Lala
Set Design: Manisha Godhani, Rakesh Godhani
Backdrop Painting : Sanjeev Menon
Production manager: Chandrika Shah