SANGEET MANAPMAN

Dhairyadhar, a trusted lieutenant of King Prithvidhar is set to marry Bhamini, the daughter of the affulent Babasaheb. A brave and highly principled Dhairyadhar does not believe in materiality. He gives his assent for marriage purely out of respect to Babasaheb. A day before the marriage, Bhamini walks out of the marriage even without meeting Dhairyadhar just because he is poor.

Later, on Babasaheb's insistence Bhamini starts living in disguise as a poor girl under the name of Vanamala, just to observe Dhairyadhar closely. Vanamala realizes that all along she had given money too much importance and falls in love with Dhairyadhar. Dhairyadhar too falls for her, but is unaware of her true identity. How this conflict is resolved forms the crux of this play.

This play was first performed in 1912 in which the iconic Balgandharva had played Bhamini. Music is another highlight, where most of the songs have become milestones. It has been revived by using 3D animations and open-ended music tracks (for a few songs) to re-create the magic on stage.