1947 (Comic Satire by SALEEM SHAH) October 30, 2010

PIERROT’S TROUPE Presents
1947 (A Solo by SALEEM SHAH)
October 30,(Sat.) 7 pm, ALLAINCE FRANCAISE,72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi
Script and Direction: Dr. M. SAYEED ALAM -- Duration- 1:35 hrs.
On Stage - One : Back Stage - Two

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

It is 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, Raja Nahar Singh, Tumko Chahoon…, Maulana Azad, Big B, Begum Akhtar, A Private Affair,Ghalib Ke Khat etc.
Tickets: Rs. 500/-, Rs 300/-, & Rs 200/ -- available at the venue two days in advance and on the SHOW DAY (11am to 7:30 pm). For details, Tele Booking, Bulk Booking Contact: 9810255291, 9810460366,, 40506826, 29944635, pierrotstroupe@yahoo.com,

The play is worth a watch – Wall Street Journal

Another classical by Pierrot’s – India Today

An intense monologue that has generous doses of laughter – Indian Express

After a long gap, Delhites saw Saleem Shah playing a strong character in 1947 – The Hindu

The play is a moving portrayal of the plight of partition -- The Pioneer

A challenge to actor – The Hindustan Times

One of the best Monologues – Central Chronicle.
The play evoked a sense of déjà vu, which was particularly surreal –The Post (Pakistan)
An amazing piece of writing on partition and its aftermath -- Dainik Jagran
The play is Pierrot’s path breaking production —Mail Today

Official Website: http://pierrotstheatre.com