GHALIB IN NEW DELHI -- Hindi Comedy May 22, 2008

Pierrot’s Troupe presents
Ghalib In New Delhi (Hindi Comedy)
Part of Pierrot’s Troupe’s WEEKDAY THEATER PROGRAM

May 22 (Thu.), 7.00 pm – ALLIANCE FRANCAISE , 72 Lodhi Estate, Near IIC
Script and Direction: Dr. M. SAYEED ALAM
Duration- 1:40 hrs.

With the May 22nd show, Pierrot’s Troupe launches its WEEKDAY THEATER PROGRAM -- an endeavor to popularize theater during lean phase of the week.

What else than the trend setter GHALIB IN NEW DELHI to begin with (and succeed instantly).

The play has attracted audiences in hundreds on weekends. It is all set to do so on weekdays as well.

This rip-roaring comedy has the great erstwhile Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib revisiting his beloved ‘Dehli’, now ironically ‘Delhi’, in 2008 to witness his posthumous fame, something that was elusive in his lifetime. The entire plot revolves around Ghalib striving against an omnipotent identity crisis, beginning with the occupants of his ‘Haveli’ mistaking him as Ghalib’s ‘Jinn’. This forces him to stay with a ‘Bihari’ boy, Jai Hind, a Delhi University student, in a servant quarter. His confidence is further shattered when Jai Hind and his landlady Mrs. Chaddha recognize his worth only through the voice of Jagjit Singh, and the screen portrayal of Naseeruddin Shah. In desperate need of recognition, Ghalib decides to ‘sell’ himself. The consequent press conference turns out to be a damp squib with the journalists being more interested in post-conference snacks and juicy headlines. Ghalib then opts for an advertising agency to perpetuate his presence in the minds of the people. What is the fate of Ghalib? Does his rebirth spell further disaster for him? Is Delhi a mere travesty of his hopes and aspirations? The answer lies in watching Ghalib in New Delhi, a laugh riot posing some serious questions about the stagnating moral codes.
Remarks

The Times Of India- A delightfully irreverent script

The Hindu- A refreshing expose of life around us.

The Statesman- A play marked for the unprecedented attendance.

The Asian Age- Enthralling and amusing

The Tribune - An interesting stuff of a burlesque rib tickling comedy

The Hindustan Times – A fun-filled play

The Pioneer - Splitting performances by the cast

The Indian Express - An unmitigated success

Delhi Times (TOI)- Satirical, hilarious and witty

Tickets: Rs. 500/-, Rs 300/- & Rs. 200/- available at ALLIANCE FRANCAISE from May 20 (11am to 6pm) and on the show day. For details, Tele Booking, Bulk Booking Contact: 9810255291, 9810460366 ,40506826, 29944635, [email protected],[email protected] Visit us at www.pierrotstheatre.com

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