Padosan – The Tribute December 19, 2008

The play is a comedy based on classic Hindi movie Padosan. Recreated by Manav Mehra. Synopsis: A simpleton named Bhola falls in love with his neighbor Bindu. To impress her he seeks the help of his friend, Guru. Guru sings in the background and Bhola mouths the words. Bindu is charmed by what she thinks is Bhola's singing. They become friends and fall in love. Bindu has a music teacher named Master Pillai/Masterji who is also in love with her and keeps proposing to her. Bindu loves Bhola and hence refuses Masterji.One day Bindu finds out about Bhola's lie. She is very upset and refuses to meet Bhola. In a rage, she decides to marry Masterji instead. They both prepare for the wedding, while Bhola thinks of a way to get Bindu back. On the wedding day, Guru gets an idea. He makes Bhola pretend to have committed suicide. He puts a fake suicide note next to Bhola. Bhola has a noose around his neck and a chair next to him. Guru goes and tells the news to Bindu. She is shocked. She leaves her wedding altar and runs to Bhola. She reads the note and starts to repent. Bindu then tries to wake Bhola up. Bhola wakes up and Bindu is delighted. She tells Masterji that she wants to marry Bhola and he agrees. Bhola and Bindu get married. Contact: 9313702251.