The Curtain Raises on Rangmanch
The final week before the opening act at Rangmanch is finally here. Rangmanch is a non-profit organization that promotes art and culture through theatre and this Indian Theatre Festival is the first of its kind to happen in New Zealand. A rainbow of colors is being presented in four languages. The proceed surplus of these shows, spanning the two weekends; will be donated to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund and Children’s charity.
For the past few weeks we have brought you different facets of Rangmanch. We’ve introduced the people behind this cause. This force of energy is all people who are passionate about theatre, passionate about culture and passionate about life in general. It’s this passion that becomes their driving force when they push themselves beyond their limits, putting their all into the rehearsals and other preparations that have gone into bringing this labor of love to the community and we, in Auckland, are fortunate to be able to witness as all of this unfolds on stage over the two weekends.
This week will bring to you the phenomenal group of people behind the Hindi and the Marathi plays. Here’s what they each had to say, but, before we go – there’s one question we have for our readers – HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS YET??
The cast and crew of Ek Adhuri Kahani(Hindi) and Karti Kaljat Ghusli(Marathi) in conversation with Rizwan Mohammad of Indian Weekender:
Hindi Play:
Kedar Divekar: ‘Ek Aduri Kahani’ is one of the most intense and thrilling play that you will see on the stage. The story is a suspense thriller like the title suggests. It is a mix of love, hatred and mystery that will raise eyebrows of the audience. The play is based on a short story by the same name, it shows the current scenario, then a flashback and again the mystery follows the reasonsuch incident occurrence. The climax of the play will definitely get the audience off their seats.
In the last 6 years I have done 13 plays on theatre platform and I enjoy it. I did Marathi and Hindi plays and also one English play called ‘Taj Mahal’ where I played the role of ‘Jehangir’. I have been here in NZ for the last 13 years and I have been associated with Rangmanch for the last three years. I am also doing the lightings and sounds for the other three plays.
By profession, I am a Product Manager at Spark but theatre is my passion. The platform- Indian Theatre Festival created by Rangmanch is a ‘not to miss’ opportunity if you want to experience good theatre shows.
Nirmita Ghosh: I am performing in both Hindi and Begali plays. In the Hindi play I am playing the character of Sonia who is the central character too. The play narrates a contemporary life story of a person. The sound effects in the play add up to the suspense created by the characters. The audience will be able to relate to the story and the characters. It also shows the ups and downs of a person’s life and how he tackles with his past that haunts him.
We have been working on the play for almost three months now, practicing at least 3 days a week. I have observed in all these months that the characters,we all play,havebrought us a lot closer to ourselves.
Mihir Gajjar: I play a supporting character in the play, one of the random guys on the street but my character has an important impact on the story. The character has some really important information that, if leaked or comes to the attention of others, can create big trouble. My character is quite and subtle yet powerful enough to shake the audience.
It was a fantastic experience working with such talented actors.This is my first exposure to theatre and I love it. Currently I am a parts manager at Renault car showroom. I think there is no turning back for me, theatre is my new passion.
Jayant Bhaduri: As a director I cannot divulge much of the plot. All I can say is that it is a suspense thriller and it will make the audience wonder what the climax would be. The characters have evolved during the play and everyone is so engrossed in their roles. It is a fantastic drama and as a director I can say that the actors are very much involved in their characters and have justified them.
Rangmanch has brought this Indian Theatre Festival and is encouraging local talents to get involved more with their culture and background. Rangmanch is like a magicians’ group with fantastic plays, and a lot of fun and talents to offer to this society. Everyone should come forward and watch all the plays.
Marathi Play:
Prerna Joshi: I am playing the character of ‘Kanchan’, the daughter of the central character in the Marathi play called ‘Karti Kaljat Ghusli’. The play is based on a father-daughter relationship which is intense but with a lot of humour as well. My character is of a bubbly cheerful girl who takes things very lightly and makes everybody smile and laugh but also at the same time can make someone cry with her words. It’s my 1st play. Earlier I was into classical dancing so this new step is exciting but also makes me nervous. This is also my 1st association with Rangmanch. I was auditioned and selected to play the character. By profession I work as a retail assistant at The Body Shop store in St. Lukes.
We have been practicing since January and as the final day of the show comes closer, we now have been practicing 3 to 4 times a day and improving with every rehearsal.
I encourage everyone to come and be a part of this wonderful platform called Rangmanch that brings you the real theatre from India.
Bipin Chavan: I have been associated with stage for almost 20 years now and in Auckland alone, I have done almost 9 stage performances. I love the stage. Acting and directinggives me the real satisfaction.
In this play, my character is of an ambitious man named ‘Kalidas Kanheray’ who is a talented musician, works hard but luck does not seem working for him. It is a beautiful story of a father-daughter relationship, love and life with humour and messages. I am directing as well as playing the central character of the play and everyone can relate to this character in many ways.
The drama or story is 20-25 years old. Buta few modifications have been done according to today’s scenarios and back in India this play was performed by renowned theatre artists Vikram Gokhle and Swati Chitnis and later by Mohan Joshi. The play was a huge hit in India and hopefully will woo the audience here too.
I have been associated with Auckland Marathi Mandal and from there my interest inplays was developed. I was approached by Rangmanch after they saw me duringone of my plays and I readily agreed because I feel Rangmanch indeed is a very big platform and associating with it gives me immense pleasure.
One should not miss this play; definitely see the real theatre in Auckland.
Rohini Purandare: I play the character of a fashion designer called ‘Yamini’ who is very glamorous and mature when it comes to life. She is struggling to live up to the demands of life in the entertainment industry. She plays the support and friend of the central character played by Bipin.
I came here with my family in the year 2002 and got associated with Auckland Marathi Mandal ever since. I was a part of the executive committee of the association and also was the treasurer for 1 year. When it comes to acting in the play, this is my first time and I am very excited as well as nervous to play the role.
The play has a universal theme and people can relate to the characters at once and see themselves going through such struggles at least one point of time in their life. It is a ‘not to miss’ show, and everyone should be there to witness the extravaganza. I also thank Rangmanch for giving this platform to actors far away from India. It is an opportunity to be attached to the theatre genre.
The final week before the opening act at Rangmanch is finally here. Rangmanch is a non-profit organization that promotes art and culture through theatre and this Indian Theatre Festival is the first of its kind to happen in New Zealand. A rainbow of colors is being presented in four languages. The...
The final week before the opening act at Rangmanch is finally here. Rangmanch is a non-profit organization that promotes art and culture through theatre and this Indian Theatre Festival is the first of its kind to happen in New Zealand. A rainbow of colors is being presented in four languages. The proceed surplus of these shows, spanning the two weekends; will be donated to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund and Children’s charity.
For the past few weeks we have brought you different facets of Rangmanch. We’ve introduced the people behind this cause. This force of energy is all people who are passionate about theatre, passionate about culture and passionate about life in general. It’s this passion that becomes their driving force when they push themselves beyond their limits, putting their all into the rehearsals and other preparations that have gone into bringing this labor of love to the community and we, in Auckland, are fortunate to be able to witness as all of this unfolds on stage over the two weekends.
This week will bring to you the phenomenal group of people behind the Hindi and the Marathi plays. Here’s what they each had to say, but, before we go – there’s one question we have for our readers – HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS YET??
The cast and crew of Ek Adhuri Kahani(Hindi) and Karti Kaljat Ghusli(Marathi) in conversation with Rizwan Mohammad of Indian Weekender:
Hindi Play:
Kedar Divekar: ‘Ek Aduri Kahani’ is one of the most intense and thrilling play that you will see on the stage. The story is a suspense thriller like the title suggests. It is a mix of love, hatred and mystery that will raise eyebrows of the audience. The play is based on a short story by the same name, it shows the current scenario, then a flashback and again the mystery follows the reasonsuch incident occurrence. The climax of the play will definitely get the audience off their seats.
In the last 6 years I have done 13 plays on theatre platform and I enjoy it. I did Marathi and Hindi plays and also one English play called ‘Taj Mahal’ where I played the role of ‘Jehangir’. I have been here in NZ for the last 13 years and I have been associated with Rangmanch for the last three years. I am also doing the lightings and sounds for the other three plays.
By profession, I am a Product Manager at Spark but theatre is my passion. The platform- Indian Theatre Festival created by Rangmanch is a ‘not to miss’ opportunity if you want to experience good theatre shows.
Nirmita Ghosh: I am performing in both Hindi and Begali plays. In the Hindi play I am playing the character of Sonia who is the central character too. The play narrates a contemporary life story of a person. The sound effects in the play add up to the suspense created by the characters. The audience will be able to relate to the story and the characters. It also shows the ups and downs of a person’s life and how he tackles with his past that haunts him.
We have been working on the play for almost three months now, practicing at least 3 days a week. I have observed in all these months that the characters,we all play,havebrought us a lot closer to ourselves.
Mihir Gajjar: I play a supporting character in the play, one of the random guys on the street but my character has an important impact on the story. The character has some really important information that, if leaked or comes to the attention of others, can create big trouble. My character is quite and subtle yet powerful enough to shake the audience.
It was a fantastic experience working with such talented actors.This is my first exposure to theatre and I love it. Currently I am a parts manager at Renault car showroom. I think there is no turning back for me, theatre is my new passion.
Jayant Bhaduri: As a director I cannot divulge much of the plot. All I can say is that it is a suspense thriller and it will make the audience wonder what the climax would be. The characters have evolved during the play and everyone is so engrossed in their roles. It is a fantastic drama and as a director I can say that the actors are very much involved in their characters and have justified them.
Rangmanch has brought this Indian Theatre Festival and is encouraging local talents to get involved more with their culture and background. Rangmanch is like a magicians’ group with fantastic plays, and a lot of fun and talents to offer to this society. Everyone should come forward and watch all the plays.
Marathi Play:
Prerna Joshi: I am playing the character of ‘Kanchan’, the daughter of the central character in the Marathi play called ‘Karti Kaljat Ghusli’. The play is based on a father-daughter relationship which is intense but with a lot of humour as well. My character is of a bubbly cheerful girl who takes things very lightly and makes everybody smile and laugh but also at the same time can make someone cry with her words. It’s my 1st play. Earlier I was into classical dancing so this new step is exciting but also makes me nervous. This is also my 1st association with Rangmanch. I was auditioned and selected to play the character. By profession I work as a retail assistant at The Body Shop store in St. Lukes.
We have been practicing since January and as the final day of the show comes closer, we now have been practicing 3 to 4 times a day and improving with every rehearsal.
I encourage everyone to come and be a part of this wonderful platform called Rangmanch that brings you the real theatre from India.
Bipin Chavan: I have been associated with stage for almost 20 years now and in Auckland alone, I have done almost 9 stage performances. I love the stage. Acting and directinggives me the real satisfaction.
In this play, my character is of an ambitious man named ‘Kalidas Kanheray’ who is a talented musician, works hard but luck does not seem working for him. It is a beautiful story of a father-daughter relationship, love and life with humour and messages. I am directing as well as playing the central character of the play and everyone can relate to this character in many ways.
The drama or story is 20-25 years old. Buta few modifications have been done according to today’s scenarios and back in India this play was performed by renowned theatre artists Vikram Gokhle and Swati Chitnis and later by Mohan Joshi. The play was a huge hit in India and hopefully will woo the audience here too.
I have been associated with Auckland Marathi Mandal and from there my interest inplays was developed. I was approached by Rangmanch after they saw me duringone of my plays and I readily agreed because I feel Rangmanch indeed is a very big platform and associating with it gives me immense pleasure.
One should not miss this play; definitely see the real theatre in Auckland.
Rohini Purandare: I play the character of a fashion designer called ‘Yamini’ who is very glamorous and mature when it comes to life. She is struggling to live up to the demands of life in the entertainment industry. She plays the support and friend of the central character played by Bipin.
I came here with my family in the year 2002 and got associated with Auckland Marathi Mandal ever since. I was a part of the executive committee of the association and also was the treasurer for 1 year. When it comes to acting in the play, this is my first time and I am very excited as well as nervous to play the role.
The play has a universal theme and people can relate to the characters at once and see themselves going through such struggles at least one point of time in their life. It is a ‘not to miss’ show, and everyone should be there to witness the extravaganza. I also thank Rangmanch for giving this platform to actors far away from India. It is an opportunity to be attached to the theatre genre.
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