‘Kanni Odruxttachi’, a tiatr written by Vasant Bhagawant Sawant,
directed by Gopal
Vasudev Sinai Bhangui and presented by Ashwamedh Media Production Mapa,
Panchawadi, dwells upon a relationship and the unexpected tragedy that strikes
thereafter.
Anil (Gopal Vasudev Bhangui), who is an
orphan, serves in a private firm as a clerk. He falls in love with Anita (Avita
Naik). As Anita comes from a well-to-do family, her father (Sandeep Gaonkar)
wants her to marry an educated and well-salaried man. But finally, after
courtship, Anil and Anita marry and start living in a decent flat. After six
months, Anita develops pain in her stomach and the couple draws various
presumptions. Viewing different external signs, Anil concludes that Anita is
pregnant.
But when Anil takes Anita to the family
doctor (Domnic Rodrigues) for a check-up, the reports display a scary picture.
On his way to office, when Anil goes to pick up the report and comes to know
the truth, he gets disheartened.
Meanwhile, back home, Anita makes all
preparations for the arrival of a child. When Anil returns home, his gloomy
face upsets Anita and she questions and cross questions, and demands for the
medical report.
Will Anita be able to digest the hard
truth about her serious illness? Will she be able to cope up with it? How does
Anil take this development? How does the couple move forward with the tragedy?
Financially, will Anil be able to provide the required treatment to his wife?
‘Kanni Odruxttachi’ has a fine, crisp
script, with sleek direction. The story has been artistically narrated, with
various developments at every fold. The manner it has been presented on stage
leaves the viewers glued to their seats. It is originally a ‘nattak’, but
brought on the tiatr stage wrapped with comedy in between the acts and a
variety of songs and cantos.
As a couple, Gopal and Avita has displayed
ample natural talent on stage and Gopal’s skill in rendering the cantos deserve
special mention. The couple has been ably supported by Augustin as inspector,
Domnic as doctor and Sandeep as the father.
As the plot was of a serious nature, maybe
comedy should not have been interspersed in the play. But efforts have been
made in that direction. Rohisha Gaonkar was hilarious and Prashant Naik
extended good support to her.
In the category of songs, solos by
Kluivert Rodrigues, Reginald de Panchawadi, Joel, Simona, Saldie, a duet by
Reginald and Benisha and a quartet by Benisha, Sheron, Joel and Saldie were
entertaining. But a duo and a trio were missing in the drama. Chris and his
team provided music to the songs and cantos.
The
stage sets by Gopal Bhangui and light designs by Paresh Dessai were a treat to
the eyes and background music Roysten Fernandes was appealing to the ears
