Ghazanfar Hussain ( Satirical Solo By Saleem Shah) July 28, 2012

PIERROT’S TROUPE (Delhi) Presents

GHAZANFAR HUSSAIN (Hindi –Urdu Comic Satire by SALEEM SHAH)
JULY 27 (Sat), 2012, 7 PM,
NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART ( NGMA)
Opp. Regal Theatre, Colaba, Mumbai

Script and Direction: Dr. M. SAYEED ALAM -- Duration- 1:45 hrs.

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Ghazanfar Hussain is Pierrot’s Troupe’s yet another critically well acclaimed and a highly appreciated comic satire.

Succinctly speaking, the play takes a comic, satirical and fresh look at the partition of the country in 1947. The story unfolds in the form of an 90 year old man as well as an Alzheimer’s patient -- Ghazanfar Hussain -- , recalling the partition and its immediate as well as long-term aftermath juxtaposed with the loss of memory that he suffers from. In the process, the old man’s non-academic non-descript, and also factually incorrect, memoirs of the Partition question a range of stereotypes about the event – its genesis, its causes, its worth, its effects.

The play is performed by SALEEM SHAH, a noted Theatre, Cinema and TV artist, remembered especially for his thought provoking roles in films like Mammo, English August, Naseem, Sarfarosh, Fanaa etc. and TV Series like Just Mohabbat, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi etc.

As regards Pierrot’s Troupe, it has, during its brief history, earned the reputation of being the “purveyor” of original plays in India. A good number of these well-received ones include: Ghalib in New Delhi, Cut…Cut…Cut, K. L. Saigal, Ghalib, Raja Nahar Singh, Tumko Chahoon…, Maulana Azad, Big B, Begum Akhtar, A Private Affair, Ghalib Ke Khat, Babur Ki Aulad, Sons of Babur etc.

Tickets: Rs 500, Rs 300/- & Rs 200/- available at the VENUE on the day of the show & at RHYTHM HOUSE, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, (Ph: 43222701) from July 25: Tele booking: 9323285398 (Mumbai), 0 9810255291 (Delhi) and/ or [email protected]. Online Booking: www.bookmyshow.com or call 39895050 (Toll Free)

The play is worth a watch – Wall Street Journal: Another classical by Pierrot’s – India Today: An intense monologue that has generous doses of laughter – Indian Express: After a long gap, Delhites saw Saleem Shah playing a strong character– The Hindu: The play is a moving portrayal of the plight of partition -- The Pioneer: A challenge to actor – The Hindustan Times: One of the best Monologues – Central Chronicle The play evoked a sense of déjà vu, which was particularly surreal –The Post (Pakistan): An amazing piece of writing on partition and its aftermath -- Dainik Jagran The play is Pierrot’s path breaking production —Mail Today

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