Roop Aroop

'ROOP AROOP'
 Directed by Tripurari Sharma, Music and Video execution by Murali Basa
In the above picture, from left, Happy and Gauri Dewal 

The play 'ROOP AROOP'  blends with the tradition of “NAUTANKI” as its backdrop. Still in some parts of the country, men adorn the female persona in some plays, which is passed on from one generation to another. However, towards the middle of the previous century, women set foot on this stage. Most of them represent from the “BEDIN” community, who are professionally singers and dancers by caste and birth. Usually, they give performances during festivals and occasions like marriages. For them the stage was a distant dream and meant performance as dignity. On the stage, tussle between the accomplished male actor and the aspiring woman role being played by another male actor is not an easy task. This is an attempt by two young actors to explore some human dimensions of this phenomenon. The above transition may perish in the coming future, but the role of the popular female persona continues to persist.

Having the experience as an executor in the fields of sound and video for more than 15 shows at various places in India, this play has given me a good traveling experiences with the small group environment.

On Stage: Happy and Gauri Dewal
Lights Design: Randhir
Music/Video execution :  Murali Basa

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