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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
Rajdarshani, a satirical comedy play brought by Auckland theatre house Rangmanch, revolves around a selfish priest, Lambodar and his companion Abhiram—a blacksmith—who undertake a journey to the capital of Ayodhya in anticipation of gathering treasures and wealth as gifts from the ailing king Nanda.
The storyline sees twists and turns that eventually unveil the grey sides of the characters. Rajdarshani highlights the deep divisions seen in the society, the steep social inequalities, and the abuse of power. The play showcases humans’ power-hungry nature that was prevalent not only in ancient times but can also be seen—more than ever before—in the fast-moving contemporary world.
The play is directed by Jayanta Bhaduri, written by famous playwright, director, film and television actor Manoj Mitra, and has been translated in Hindi by noted theatre personality Dr Pratibha Agarwal.
Rangmanch is an Auckland-based non-profit, voluntary, and charitable organisation dedicated to the cause of Indian theatre in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujarati since 2008. Zimmedari, Gulbaaz, Agatyobas, Karti Kadzaat Ghusli, Ver Na Vavetar and Marmabhed are some of its notable theatrical works.
The play will be held at Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden on November 13 at 4.30pm.
Rajdarshani, a satirical comedy play brought by Auckland theatre house Rangmanch, revolves around a selfish priest, Lambodar and his companion Abhiram—a blacksmith—who undertake a journey to the capital of Ayodhya in anticipation of gathering treasures and wealth as gifts from the ailing king...
Rajdarshani, a satirical comedy play brought by Auckland theatre house Rangmanch, revolves around a selfish priest, Lambodar and his companion Abhiram—a blacksmith—who undertake a journey to the capital of Ayodhya in anticipation of gathering treasures and wealth as gifts from the ailing king Nanda.
The storyline sees twists and turns that eventually unveil the grey sides of the characters. Rajdarshani highlights the deep divisions seen in the society, the steep social inequalities, and the abuse of power. The play showcases humans’ power-hungry nature that was prevalent not only in ancient times but can also be seen—more than ever before—in the fast-moving contemporary world.
The play is directed by Jayanta Bhaduri, written by famous playwright, director, film and television actor Manoj Mitra, and has been translated in Hindi by noted theatre personality Dr Pratibha Agarwal.
Rangmanch is an Auckland-based non-profit, voluntary, and charitable organisation dedicated to the cause of Indian theatre in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujarati since 2008. Zimmedari, Gulbaaz, Agatyobas, Karti Kadzaat Ghusli, Ver Na Vavetar and Marmabhed are some of its notable theatrical works.
The play will be held at Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden on November 13 at 4.30pm.
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