Chanakya - Play September 6, 2009

Chanakya - Play. Cast: Chanakya Manoj Joshi, Rakshasacharya Ashok Banthia, Chandragupt Bhuvanesh Shetty, Sumoha Kavita Rathod, Pururaj/Parvatak/Dhanpal Sanjay Bhatia, Dharmaj Shakeel Khan, Aatvik/Aryadhan Pradip Vengurlekar, Vakranaas Nilesh Trivedi, Dhananand/Poras-Senadhayaksha Sunil Shinde, Aatvik Kanya Katika Priya Dikshit, Shaktar/Senadhayaksha Rajan Joshi, Gopalak Dharmaj Joshi, Alexander/Sainik Mh. Rafiq Khan, Sainik Jay Vyas. Writer: Mihir Bhuta. Director: Manoj Joshi. Music: Ashit Desai. Asso. Director/Production Designer: Ashutosh Apte. Costumes: Mala Banthia. Set Design: Ashfaq Maulvi & Varma Tailors. Make up: Dinesh Shetty. Dressman: Girish Nikam. Producer: Charu Joshi & Mayur Barot. Chanakya, the greatest statesman, a political strategist and the one who created a nation out of squabbling kingdoms, will never be born again, but his thoughts are arguably even more relevant to say so than in his timethe resonances of his thoughts reach us from the distance and inspire us. What was his hearts desire? Kingdom? Power? Comforts? Wealth? Was he the miscreant content only in senseless violence? If he had any of these desires, than he would not inspire so many generations. He was a rare mlange of supreme intellect, insightful dreams and audacious sincerity towards the heartfelt cause. His cause was to create a strong, unified and prosperous great nation named Bhaarat. Chanakyas sincerity and knowledge gave him that dominion over one and all which transformed people into protagonists. Chandragupt started as timid prey and ended being the greatest sovereign of history due to Chanakyas unyielding influence. Chandragupt ended the cruel and selfish rule of Nandas and established the eminent Mauryan clan under the guidance of Chanakya. Chanakya could correctly interpret the past and envisage the future to decide the right course for the present. The internal discord, the external threat, the polluted politics and the despicable corruption of public servants.Was this the scenario in the time of Chanakya? Or, are these the headlines of todays newspaper? The fabric of this once mangnificient society, is being corroded from within and without. Only the austere and serious adherence of Chanakyas thoughts and concepts can rebuild this society to its previous glory. We the people of India,love to sing extols to self.But there are numerous ailments with which we are inflicted and we are completely oblivious to our spiritual health. This nation certainly touched the summits in distant antiquity but through out the past millennia we have only achieved decay. The decay of morality, social consciousness and predilection for the community. This society needs to be stretched and shuddered so that it can rouse from the centuries old slumber. We need to contemplate Chanakyas work today. We need a leader akin to Chanakya today. This play is our modest attempt to read those glorious pages from the past. On endeavor is to present an opportunity for introspection towards the Society and the Leaders of the Society. To proclaim that the Nation is Supreme and selfless love of the nation is the only virtuous selfishness. Family, Friends and Fortune,all are secondary. We praise that celestial soul known as Kautilya Chanakya and try to bring his divine work to the citizens of India.

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