The leading theatre production company Felicity Theatre will stage the magnum opus play,Mahabharat Written and Directed by film, television and theatre stalwart Puneet Issar. For the first time in history, this powerful theatrical unravels the selfless ,unconditional friendship and loyalty between Duryodhan and Karan .This new version of Mahabharat presents the point of view of these two characters and highlights the causes that led to the destructive War. The play is presented in a poetic format, with rhythmic rendering of dialogues and tells us a story about good prevailing over evil..Mahabharat has a galaxy of iconic stars from the world of film ,television and theatre that includes Puneet Issar, Rahul bhuchar, Meghna Malik Urvashi Dholakia, Gufi paintal, Surendra Pal ,Aarti Nagpal,Vijayta Bhardwaj,Danish Akhtar,Yashodhan Rana,Karan Sharma ,Rakshit BHuchar and Siddhant Issar.This mythological extravaganza will dazzle audiences with its exquisite costumes,vibrant choreography and powerful performances for the first time in New Delhi with its premiere on Saturday,17th November,2018 at Siri fort Auditorium.
Puneet Issar,writeranddirector“Mahabharat”says. This rendition of Mahabharata brings forth Duryodhans version of reality and truth as he saw it. The play throws light on the human aspects of his life such as his rock solid bond of friendship towards his friend - Karan,his relationship with elders of the Kuru clan and Draupadi .Am sure this version will be an eye opener for many and allow audiences to view this epic tale with a fresh new perspective.” Rahul Bhuchar, Producer and MD, Felicity Theatre added “Recreating Mahabharata with some of the finest talent from cinema and television has truly been a fascinating journey .It is a blockbuster production with magnificent sets and a storyline that will keep the audiences enthralled all through the performance.”This never seen before version of Mahabharata written by Puneet Issar is narrated by DHARTI MATA (Mother Earth played by the renowned TV Actress Meghna Malik ) .She explains that no matter what the reasons for conflict may have been , the end result has always been destruction of the planet and mankind .
This play revolves around three pivitol characters Duryodhan(Puneet Issar), Karan(Rahul Bhuchar) and Draupadi(Urvashi Dholakia). The arrogance Of Draupadi , The shrewdness Of Shakuni(Gufi Paintal) , and the obstinacy of Duryodhan may have caused the conflict but under the debris of all Evil was Buried the forgotten story of true friendship,unconditional love and selfless sacrifice ever witnessed by mankind . The dilemma of the Pandavas (Danish Akhtar and Karan Sharma), Kunti’s Pain(Vijayta bhardwaj), Gandhari’s(Aarti Nagpal) helplessness, and Lord Krishna’s(Yashodhan Rana) guidance that has been created for eternity is portrayed beautifully by an ensemble of well known actors.Mahabharata depicts a strong bond between two friends Duryodhan and Karan,the two eminent characters of the play and lays emphasis on the fact that ‘ There is a little good in every bad and a little bad in every good ‘. This magnificent production will be showcased on spectacular larger than life sets .with high voltage drama, sound and lights. To enhance the viewing experience, the music has been specially composed and recorded to augment the over all experience for theatergoers.
Tickets are between priced Rs.300 to Rs7000 and can be bought at www.bookmyshow.com
Date & Time: 17th November 2018 at 04:00 PM & 07:00 PM
Venue: Siri Fort Auditotium,New delhi-110017
About Felicity Theatre
Felicity Theatre, a nonprofit organization is the brainchild of Rahul Bhuchar - a renowned theatre personality. An unconventional entrepreneur, spectacular actor and an inspiration to many, Rahul’s heart lies in theatre. With the objective of transforming the Indian Theatre scene and taking it to a different level, Felicity theatre was incorporated.The aim behind the initiative is to promote Indian Theatre and Culture by producing top class theatricals. Felicity Theatre since its inception has always backed, promoted and supported theatre, young actors & directors enabling them to showcase their talent to audiences all across the country. Large scale productions with renowned directors and veteran actors from film, television and theatre are underway and their latest production ‘Wrong Number’ is hitting auditoriums pan India. Felicity Theater is creating a never before opportunity for anyone with a creative spark by providing them an opportunity to showcase their talents to the public at large. Truly a breath of fresh air for the theatre scene in India!
