From 1st to 5th August 2014, NCPA will host the fifth edition of Pratibimb, its festival of Marathi plays. Pratibimb was abstracted to provide a platform to contemporary Marathi Theatre. It is a reflection of the fine works of the Marathi artists and promotes a deeper understanding for the Marathi Theatre.



Since its inauguration in 2010, Pratibimb has showcased some of the best of Marathi contemporary theatre. Its line-up of plays for this year will feature directors Sushama Deshpande, Nipun Dharmadhikari, Chandrakant Kulkarni, Virendra Pradhan, Sarang Bhakhre, Susheel Jadhav and others.

eNatya Chaupal, a joint venture by Mumbai Theatre Guide and Astitva, will host a special show about NCPA Pratibimb this year in which Deepa Gahlot, Theatre and Film Programming Head at the NCPA will speak to some of the directors whose plays are going to be staged this year. Their interactive conversation will highlight the work that will be shown at the festival. Chandrakant Kulkarni and Virendra Pradhan, two of the best known names in Marathi theatre will be part of this conversation. GET WELL SOON has been directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni while Virendra Pradhan will be staging his play AMHI SAU. KUMUD PRABHAKAR APTE. Joining them will be Susheel Jadhav, Krunal Alva and Parag Oza. The trio has directed the play ZOPALA.

Watch this conversation live in real time on eNatya Chaupal.

Date: 28th July, 2014
Time: 5 pm
Venue: www.youtube.com/enatyachaupal

Click here to find out more about the plays at the NCPA Pratibimb festival this year.