Mahadevbhai (1892-1942) is a reminder of a healthy tradition that is slowly being obliterated by the devices of deep hatred and prejudice. The character that occupies centre stage is Mahadev Desai, secretary and onlooker to Gandhiji. The play is based on the daily diary that Mahadevbhai maintained, in which he jotted down the innumerable letters to and by Gandhiji, as well as conversations and banter, lectures and discourses.
The form chosen is of lively storytelling, interspersed with humour, as one actor plays out various historical characters like Gandhiji, Mahadevbhai, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr. B R Ambedkar, among others.
The attempt is to understand the thoughts and principles that Gandhiji stood for; principles that are even more relevant in today’s world: “non-violence, economic processes that favour the poorest of the poor, religious tolerance, removal of untouchability & discrimination, the status of women”
Mahadevbhai (1892-1942) attempts to remind us of the times that were, and create a show that is as captivating and charismatic as the men and women themselves.
The duration of the show is 2 hours, including an interval.
Credits
Writer & Director – Ramu Ramanathan
Performed by – Jaimini Pathak
Lights – Trinetra Tiwari
Sound – Chirag Khandelwal
Production – Deepak Agarwal
About Working Title
Working Title was formed in 1999 in Mumbai, and has been at the forefront of bringing new, unperformed scripts to performance onstage. Current productions include MAHADEVBHAI (1892-1942) and LAGHU. In addition to plays for adults, the group has been actively doing plays and workshops for and with children across the country.
Event Venue
Studio Tamaasha: Mumbai, 19, Alpine Primo B Wing JP Road, Andheri (W), Opposite. Navrang Cinema, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400058, India
INR 250
