RASHMIRATHI

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Writer : Ramdhari Singh Dinkar

Director : Mujeeb Khan

Cast : Tejas Parekh, Geet Chaudhary & Akil Alvi

RASHMIRATHI Story :

RASHMIRATHI

RASHMIRATHI is a celebrated Hindi epic poem written by Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’, one of India’s greatest modern poets. The poem retells the life story of Karna, one of the most complex and tragic heroes of the Mahabharata.

Through powerful and lyrical verses, Dinkar explores Karna’s journey, from his miraculous birth and abandonment to his rise as a mighty warrior who struggles against fate, social prejudice, and questions of honour and identity.

The poem delves deeply into themes of honour, loyalty, sacrifice, destiny, and justice, presenting Karna as a man torn between moral duty and personal loyalty. Told largely from Karna’s perspective, Rashmirathi humanises him, revealing his generosity, internal conflicts, and unbreakable devotion to his friend Duryodhana, despite being denied his rightful place in society.

For years, the theatrical group IDEA (Ideal drama and Entertainment Association) has been staging this epic across India. What makes their production especially unique is that it does not use prose dialogues, but instead delivers the entire story through Dinkar’s original poetry, transforming verse into dramatic performance. This blend of literature and theatre creates an emotionally rich experience, bringing Dinkar’s poetic language vividly to life on stage.

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