“Mahabharat” Written and Directed by Puneet Issar premieres in Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra Aug 27, 2019 (Issuewire.com)  - The leading theatre production company Felicity Theatre will stage the magnum opus play Mahabharat Written and Directed by film, television, and theatre stalwart Puneet Issar. For the first time in history, this powerful theatrical unravels the selfless, unconditional friendship and loyalty between Duryodhan and Karan. This new version of  Mahabharat presents the point of view of these two characters and highlights the causes that led to the destructive War. The play is presented in a poetic format, with a rhythmic rendering of dialogues and tells us a story about good prevailing over evil. Mahabharat has a galaxy of iconic stars from the world of film, television, and theatre that includes Puneet Issar, Rahul bhuchar, Meghna Malik, Gufi paintal, Surendra Pal, Aarti Nagpal, Karan Sharma, Harleen rekhi, Sidhanth Issar, Danish Akhtar, Yashodhan Rana, and Diksha Raina. This mythological extravaganza will dazzle audiences with its exquisite costumes, vibrant choreography, and powerful performances for the first time in Mumbai with its premiere on Saturday,14th September 2019 at Nehru Center and Sunday 15th September 2019 at St Andrew's.

Puneet Issar, a writer, and director“Mahabharat,” says. This rendition of Mahabharata brings forth Duryodhans version of reality and truth as he saw it. 
The play throws light on the human aspects of his life such as his rock solid bond of friendship towards his friend - Karan, his relationship with elders of the Kuru clan and Draupadi. Am sure this version will be an eye-opener for many and allow audiences to view this epic tale with a fresh new perspective.”

 Rahul Bhuchar, Producer and MD, Felicity Theatre added “Recreating Mahabharata with some of the finest talents from cinema and television has truly been a fascinating journey. It is a blockbuster production with magnificent sets and a storyline that will keep the audiences enthralled all through the performance.”

This never seen before version of Mahabharata written by Puneet Issar is narrated by DHARTI MATA (Mother Earth played by the renowned TV Actress Meghna Malik). She explains that no matter what the reasons for conflict may have been, the result has always been the destruction of the planet and mankind. This play revolves around three pivotal characters Duryodhan(Puneet Issar), Karan(Rahul Bhuchar) and Draupadi(Harleen rekhi). The arrogance Of Draupadi, The shrewdness Of Shakuni(Gufi Paintal), and the obstinacy of Duryodhan may have caused the conflict but under the debris of all Evil was Buried the forgotten story of true friendship, unconditional love and selfless sacrifice ever witnessed by mankind. The dilemma of the Pandavas (Danish Akhtar and Karan Sharma), Kunti’s Pain(Diksha Raina), Gandhari’s(Aarti Nagpal) helplessness, and Lord Krishna’s(Yashodhan Rana) guidance that has been created for eternity is portrayed beautifully by an ensemble of well-known actors.

Mahabharata depicts a strong bond between two friends Duryodhan and Karan, the two eminent characters of the play and emphasizes the fact that ‘ There is a little good in every bad and a little bad in every good ‘. This magnificent production will be showcased on spectacular larger than life sets .with high voltage drama, sound, and lights. To enhance the viewing experience, the music has been specially composed and recorded to augment the overall experience for theatergoers.

Tickets are between  priced  Rs.550 to Rs4000 and can be bought at www.bookmyshow.com 

Date & Time: 14th & 15th September 2019 at 03:00 PM & 07:00 PM

Venue:  Nehru Center & St Andrews - Mumbai

About Felicity Theatre      

Felicity Theatre, a nonprofit organization is the brainchild of Rahul Bhuchar - a renowned theatre personality. An unconventional entrepreneur, spectacular actor and an inspiration to many, Rahul’s heart lies in theatre. With the objective of transforming the Indian Theatre scene and taking it to a different level, Felicity theatre was incorporated.

The aim behind the initiative is to promote Indian Theatre and Culture by producing top-class theatricals. Felicity Theatre since its inception has always backed, promoted and supported theatre, young actors & directors enabling them to showcase their talent to audiences all across the country. Large scale productions with renowned directors and veteran actors from film, television, and theatre are underway and their latest production ‘Wrong Number’ is hitting auditoriums pan India. Felicity Theater is creating a never-before opportunity for anyone with a creative spark by providing them an opportunity to showcase their talents to the public at large. Truly a breath of fresh air for the theatre scene in India!

PICTURE CAPTIONS:

• Puneet Issar as Duryodhan and Rahul Bhauchar as Karan.
• Yashodhan Rana as Shree Krishna along with Puneet Issar as Duryodhan.
• Harleen Rekhi as Draupadi along with Puneet Issar as Duryodhan.
• Gufi Paintal as Shakuni Mama along with Puneet Issar as Duryodhan and Rahul Bhauchar as Karan.
• Diksha Raina as Kunti.

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