‘Ek Istor—Once
More’, a tiatr written by Amar Sawanth, directed by Shreyas Kalangutkar and presented by
Sushma Sawant Production, Sangolda focuses on lack of parental love and the
dire consequences that follow thereafter.
The tiatr starts with the scene wherein Ann (Antonet de Sousa)
is alone in her house. She switches on the television and gets to know about a
serial killer, who is involved in several crimes.
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Startled by the news, Ann is broken out of her thoughts with the
ringing of the doorbell. She inquires who it is without opening the door.
The guest at the door identifies himself as Sam (Shreyas Kalangutkar)
and informs that he has come to meet Mr Dias. Ann replies in the negativeand
lies that the house belongs to Mr Fernandes.
Sam then asks her if he could come in as it is pouring heavily
outside. Ann refuses to do so despite Sam’s continuous requests and promises
that he would cause her no harm. After muh pleading, Ann obliges and Sam steps
in.
Who is Sam? Why did he turn up in Ann’s house? What are his
intentions? Who is the killer? These queries find answers in the second half of
the drama.
‘Ek Istor—Once More’ is a suspense drama, unfortunately, at the
end, nobody knows the purpose behind the killings. The drama drags for quite
some time in the first two scenes, inviting boredom.
The drama ‘Ek Istor—Once More’ is a mirror image of Bollywood
film ‘Kaun’, starring Urmila Matondkar. Except for the extensive stage sets,
there’s nothing much to the drama.The flashbacks too failed due to improper
usage of spotlights. The scenes, instead of flowing in succession, seemed to be
going backwards.
Antonet de Sousa has put in her mind and heart in the role, but
could have been more expressive in her emotions. Shreyas and Anil Pednekar have
extended good support. As caretakers, Anthony Silveira and Loyena Mascarenhas
couldn’t deliver much as far as laughter pills were concerned. Sarah Hussain
was apt to her character.
In
the category of songs, solos by Divya Naik, Aloysia Gomes and Luis Fernandes, a
duet by George and Swetha, chorals by Daisy, Caren, Agnifa and Glancy, Dominic,
Gregory and Aniceto were appealing. A quartet was missing in the drama. Nova
Fernandes and his team provided good live music, but the background music was
blaring.
