RAHE NAAM PAKISTAN KA (Satire) August 17, 2008

PIERROT’S TROUPE Presents
RAHE NAAM PAKISTAN KA (A Solo by Ajitabh Sen Gupta)
August 17 (Sun) 7:00 pm, Alliance Francaise, 72 Lodhi Estate , Near IIC
Script and Direction: Dr. M. SAYEED ALAM
Duration- 1:30 hrs.
RAHE NAAM PAKISTAN KA is Pierrot’s Troupe’s relatively new production. However, a few shows of the play in cities like Bhopal and Delhi have already awed a great deal the audiences and critics alike.

Succinctly speaking, the play takes a fresh, non academic, non political look at the partition tragedy that took place along with the country’s independence.

The story unfolds in the form of an 85 year old man and an Alzheimer’s patient -- Ghazanfar Hussein -- living in a small town in UP, recalling the partition and its immediate as well as long-term aftermath in juxtaposition to the death of his wife a couple of days ago.

In the process, the old man’s non-academic non-descript personal memoirs of the partition question a range of stereotypes about it – its genesis, its causes, its effects – leading, finally, to exploring the unexplored facets of the tragedy.

As regards the production house, Pierrot’s Troupe has, during its brief history, earned the reputation of being the “purveyor” of original plays in India. A good number of these well-received and critically acclaimed ones include: Ghalib in New Delhi, Cut…Cut…Cut, K. L. Saigal, Shareek-e-Ghalib, Tumko Chahoon…, Maulana Azad, Big B, Begum Akhtar, A Private Affair, Massage etc.

The play is worth a watch – Wall Street Journal

Another classical by Pierrot’s– India Today

The monologue has generous doses of laughter – Indian Express

Rahe Nam ki ek khoobsurat shaam -- Raaj Express

The play is a moving portrayal of the plight of partition -- The Pioneer

Ajitabh carried the play all alone with exemplary ease – 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

Tickets: Rs. 500/-, Rs 300/- & Rs. 200/- available at ALLIANCE FRANCAISE from Aug 15 (11am to 6pm) and on the show day. For details, Tele Booking, Bulk Booking Contact: Pierrot’s Troupe-C-2/29, East of Kailash, New Delhi-65, Phones: 26391075, 9810255291, 9810460366 [email protected] AND/OR www.bookmyshow.com or call at 39895050

Official Website: http://pierrotstheatre.com