Date: 15th May 2011, By: Amit Chandpuri, Praveer Aggarwal, Niru Bala, Prateek Sharma, Ashish Singh, Ramalik Jagbeep Arsh Munawar, Neelam Rathore, Swati, Yogesh Kumar
LSS present on Sunday the 15th of May, 2011. Bhikshu Aur Ganika is a 7th century Sanskrit farce by King Mahender Vikram Varman, who is also known as bodhyan. Translated in hindi by Nemichendra jain the play is set in a stylized form that draws from the ancient tradition of Sanskritik Drama. Bringing a truly Indian theatre is an experiment by LSS.
Bhikshu Aur Ganika ia a play that not only connects us to our ancient heritage, it is still contemporary and emphasizes in the present time of erosion of human and spiritual values. Bhikshu is a Budhist Monk and Ganika is a courtesan in its most stylized form and represents perpetual struggle between material accomplice and awareness of inversely in a significantly piece of dramatic representation.
Bhikshu Aur Ganika has a spectacular production value with rich live classical music, chants, rituals, incantations and dramatics.
Direction and Music : Dr. Rani Balbir Kaur Bedi
Design : Dr. Mahendra
Cast:
Amit Chandpuri – Parivrajak
Praveer Aggarwal – Shandilya
Niru Bala – Ganika/Ajjuke
Prateek Sharma – Yamdoot
Ashish Singh – Ramalik
Jagbeep Arsh Munawar – Paribhratika
Neelam Rathore – Madhukarika
Swati – Ganika’s Mother
Yogesh Kumar – Vaidya
Musicians:
Mehmood – Pakhawaj Vadak
Rajneesh Dhiman – Tabla Vadak
Surendra Kumar – Sitar Vadak
Prakash Nepali – Flute Player
Rinku Kalia – Vocalist
Light Design and Operation : Harjit Kainth
