Joke Samrat, the Gujarati comedy family drama, starring veteran thespian Sanjay Goradia, received a houseful booking at Dorothy Winston Centre on Friday, March 3.
The story revolves around an elderly family man, Jayanti Goragandhi, living with his two sons, one of whom is married and has a seven-year-old kid. Amid a chaotic life, Mr Goragandhi loves entertaining people with his sense of humour and his positive attitude view towards life.
In a turn of events, Mr Goragandhi decides to become a jester at people’s parties and events so that he can take some stress out of them. His decision of becoming a clown is faced with a strong objection from his family, especially his younger son and daughter-in-law. Trouble ensues in the house, and he is subjected to criticism and mockery from his own children.
Mr Goragandhi’s grandson and his old friend remain the only two people to support his venture. He struggles after being boycotted from his family but later succeeds and becomes a Joke Samrat—a king of comedy.
He gains immense popularity and becomes a wealthy comedian in the city. It is then when his children realise their mistake and plead him to return home.
The play questions the morals of children and their attitude towards their parents’ dreams and aspirations. The play uses humour to highlight the problems faced in families and states that love is the only medicine to cure broken relationships.
The show stealer of the drama besides Sanjay Goradia was the seven-year-old, Master Keval,who played the role of the lead character’s grandson. Sharp dialogues, impeccable comic timings, and a good screenplay make the play a perfect mix of drama and comedy.
Joke Samrat is the third successful show run by V3 Events NZ after the pop musical concert Ninja Live in Auckland and Gujarati Play Baa Tane Hu Ke Rakhu featuring Rohini Hattangadi last year. Laughter and applause filled the packed house, and the play received a standing ovation as the curtains were brought down.
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