Ram Mohan Holagundi directs seven plays spanning diverse subjects and also acts on stage after a decade
The 6th edition of Hyderabad-based Nishumbita Ballet and Theater Group ‘Naotsav’, a seven-day theater festival beginning on December 18, is unique in many ways. Based on diverse themes, the plays directed by Ram Mohan Hollagundi have the same team of over 45 actors playing different roles in all the plays. Also, Ram Mohan, the founder of Nishumbita, returns to acting on stage after a decade.
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Natotsav is an annual offering from the 27-year-old theater group since 2015. “We like to end the year on a high note so that this enthusiasm and energy carry over to the new year and the group continues to highlight social issues,” says Ram, who has directed all the plays this year.
Yendamuri Virendranath kukka (Telugu) Pertaining to the rich and the handicapped. “The story is about the zamindari system in which a dora (land owner) and paleru (farm servants) in rural areas. We see a similar discrimination and struggle with domestic help in a different way in an urban society. This kind of prejudice and inequality will not go away unless we take a step forward,” Ram explains how the Telugu drama was shortlisted for staging on December 18.
silenced! the court continues A Hindi adaptation of 19 December Shantala! court is on A realistic depiction of society’s invasion of women’s freedom and privacy in the name of culture and tradition, written by Vijay Tendulkar.
It’s Fun Time With Nishumbita’s Child Actors in Rudyard Kipling’s Performance forest book (English) Multilingual Gripps Theater on 20 December and the following day. “Gripps Theater is a unique style of theater where adults perform plays on issues dealing with children and youth,” he explains. The team staged a human puppet (multilingual) on the same day, followed by a mime act on 22 December with social awareness messages with a touch of humour.
Golconda, The massive production, held recently in October, will be re-staged on 23 December and the festival will conclude with an English production on 24 December. chairs, “I am the surprising element in drama. Even my peers didn’t know I was acting because I was rehearsing in secret. I didn’t want to act, but I played the role,” Ram On returning to the stage.
Omicron, the new version has raised concerns around the world. Ram says mood is not sad but team will not let its guard down. “We need to follow safety protocols and proceed with precautions.”
Natotsav will be held at Nishumbita School of Drama in Begumpet from December 18-24, 7 PM; Tickets at the venue: Rs 150; Contact: 9581325595..
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