Mukti--a Rangakarmee production
The playwright, Usha Ganguli, has adapted Mahasweta Devi's story.
Mukti, the protagonist, after being widowed at a very early age, spends the rest of her life working for all practical purpose as a maid in the households of rich relatives. The exploitation is veiled under the pretence of kinship when a young daughter of one of these employees takes a stand for her and she gathers strength to assert her independence. A chance meeting with a man, who had once fallen in love with her but now is as lonely as her, helps her take the decision to claim her freedom.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. As a director, Ganguli has shown her proficiency in applying the narrative technique. Her professional approach to amateur theatre helped the performers maintain the same standard which is very important in theatre. She has successfully used Lalan songs, folk songs and the famous dialogue of Shakuntala by Selim Al Deen as play back to create the relevant atmosphere.
The realistic set designing of Ashok Bhowmik was not up to the mark. However, Badal Das in light designing was successful. Performance of all artistes was equally good and their voice modulation and professional approach can be an example for our theatre artistes.
More such exchange of main stream theatre productions between the neighbouring countries are always welcome.