Celebrating Independence (Part l) - Facebook Live with Ila Arun : www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com

Celebrating Independence (Part l) - Facebook Live with Ila Arun

August 10, 2020 7:43:10 PM IST
MTG editorial

Surnai Theatre and Folk Arts Foundation presents Swadheenta, Ek Mahotsav, a celebration of India's independence movement. With Ila Arun as the sutradhar, watch a tapestry of stories, improvisations, poems and speeches performed by Surnai's leading male actors-- K.K.Raina, Vijay Kashyap, Rahul Bagga, Gaurav Amlani, Abhishek Pandey and Vikrant Mishra.

Where : @MumbaiTheatreGuide - Facebook and @Surnai Theatre - Facebook

Synopsis

Surnai Theatre and Folk Arts Foundation with Mumbai Theatre Guide, presents "Swadheenta, Ek Mahotsav", a celebration of India's independence movement.

Swatantrata, Freedom, the word itself has a joyous sound. For today's generation it is just a word, with stories woven around it by their parents and grandparents. There are very few survivors of the generation that actually has memories of India's fight for freedom. We at Surnai, as actors and performers will try to bring alive some of the words and thoughts of a few Swatantrata senanis, the soldiers of the movement, who gave their lives and their very beings to fight for the freedom of their country from British rule.

We believe that Independence Day belongs to each one of us, and we will celebrate it like any Indian festival- Holi, Diwali, Rakshabandhan, with colour, passion and a spirit of brotherhood, a new approach, ek nayi soch.

The pen is mightier than the sword, and the pen can bring about a revolution. Gandhi's non-violent approach succeeded because of the words of inspiration penned or spoken by various leaders. Actors too use language and words to create an atmosphere.

So during this lockdown, when action is limited, let us celebrate the infinite and unlimited world of words and thoughts that culminated in the independence of India.

With Ila Arun as the sutradhar, we will weave a fabric of stories, improvisations, poems and speeches to bring you snippets of the Freedom movement.

read / post your comments

More on Theatre Update

- This Week's Stage Stars: Must-Watch Theatre Plays in Mumbai
- From Comedy to Classics: Theatre Play Highlights in Mumbai This Week
- From Laughter to Legacy: Must-Watch Theatre Plays in Mumbai This Week
- Resh Lamba on Craft, Character, and the Casting Room
- Lights, camera, action, Mumbai! Immerse yourself in the excitement of live theatre this week. (9th - 15th June 2025)
- Kenneth Desai on the Craft of Acting: Finding Truth in the Imaginary
- Embracing the Moment: Naveen Kaushik's Art of Improvisation
- Stage Lights On, Mumbai! Experience the Best of Live Drama & Theatre This Week (2nd - 8th June)
- Kaustubh Trivedi Passes Away: Remembering an Gujarati Theatre Luminary
- From Laughter to Legacy: What's Playing This Week (26th May - 1st June 2025)
- CALIFORNIA SUITE - Neil Simon's Classic, Reimagined for the Indian Stage
- Weekly Stage Watch: Best Drama & Plays in Mumbai This Week (19th - 25th May 2025)
- Natya Ratan Festival: A National Tribute to Late Shri Ratan Tata
- HAMLET YA NAHI?: A Bold New Take on Shakespeare's Classic Tale
- Premiere of ISHWAR starring Puneet Issar


	Theatre Update Archives

Discussion Board

Schedule