We continued with our tirade against communalism into 2004. Avoiding
the topicality of Cleansing we looked at the larger themes of
communalism in the post-Gujarat and pre-general election scenario. Using
a meta-narrative of a right wing “mind-washing of dissenters,” the play
looks at the problem of mainstream majoritarianism from the points of
view of the Hindu working class, Muslim middle class and Christian and
scheduled caste perspectives to present a comprehensive indictment.
Contemporary pre-general elections reality was engendered. An entire
episode focussed on middle class Muslim women and their understanding
and coping with majoritarian reality.
Three shows were presented at the Sri Ram Centre on the 9th 10th and 11th of January, 2004. Adapted versions of the play are being performed in the slums where we work and in
schools and colleges.
Three shows were presented at the Sri Ram Centre on the 9th 10th and 11th of January, 2004. Adapted versions of the play are being performed in the slums where we work and in
schools and colleges.
Script: Anand Prakash, Sanjay Kumar
Direction: Sanjay Kumar
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