1947 June 21, 2009

PIERROT’S TROUPE Presents
1947
(A Solo by SALEEM SHAH)
June 21 (Sun) 7:30 pm ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, 72, Lodhi Estsate, Near IIC
Script and Direction: Dr. M. SAYEED ALAM -- Duration- 1:45 hrs.

1947 (earlier RAHE NAAM) is Pierrot’s Troupe’s relatively new production. Yet, it has already awed the audiences and critics alike a great deal.

It is being presented by SALEEM SHAH, a renowned cinema and TV artist, remembered especially for his thought provoking roles in films like Mammo, English August, Naseem, Sarfarosh, Fanaa etc. and TV Series like Just Mohabbat, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi etc.

Succinctly speaking, the play takes a fresh, non academic, non political look at the partition of the country in 1947.

The story unfolds in the form of an 85 year old man as well as an Alzheimer’s patient -- Ghazanfar Hussein -- , recalling the partition and its immediate as well as long-term aftermath juxtaposed with the loss of memory that he suffers from.

In the process, the old man’s non-academic non-descript, and also factually incorrect, personal memoirs of the Partition question a range of stereotypes about the incident – its genesis, its causes, its worth, its effects.

As regards the production house Pierrot’s Troupe, it has, during its brief history, earned the reputation of being the “purveyor” of original plays in India. A good number of these well-received and critically acclaimed ones include: Ghalib in New Delhi, Cut…Cut…Cut, K. L. Saigal, Ghalib, Tumko Chahoon…, Maulana Azad, Big B, Begum Akhtar, A Private Affair, Cut…Cut…Cut.. etc.etc.

The Times Of India- A delightfully irreverent script

The Hindu- A refreshing expose of life around us.

The Statesman- A play marked for the unprecedented attendance.

The Asian Age- Enthralling and amusing

The Tribune - An interesting stuff of a burlesque rib tickling comedy

The Hindustan Times – A fun-filled play

The Pioneer - Splitting performances by the cast

The Indian Express - An unmitigated success

Delhi Times (TOI)- Satirical, hilarious and witty

Tickets: Rs. 500/-, Rs 300/-, Rs 200/- & Rs 100/- available at SHRI RAM CENTRE from June 26 (11am to 6:30 pm) and on the days of the show. For details, Tele Booking, Bulk Booking Contact: 9810255291, 9810460366,, 40506826, 29944635, pierrotstroupe@yahoo.com, pierrotstroupe@gmail.com AND/OR http://www.bookmyshow.com/plays.aspx and/or call 39895050 Visit us at www.pierrotstheatre.com

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