Last night, I attended this wonderful play called भिर्ररर. It touched a chord in me.
The story opens with introduction of the main character and her mind. The main character played by Janhvi and her mind given a human form played by Mayuri. The story has roots in a village called Abdul Laat, which survived historical invasion by building the facade of a masjid in front of a temple.
This survival is the foundation on which भिर्ररर is built, through narrative, ओवी Ovis, movement. It is very sensitively told by Janhvi and Mayuri. Both actresses are dancers which brings fluidity, into not just the movements, but expression and what they build on stage for you to experience. It takes through the life of the woman. Her first broken dream of education, marriage, childbirth, aspirations and hope. Hope that persists.
It touches upon farmer death, the incapacity of a man to survive. While the woman stands up, faces the world, the changing gaze of society, patriarchy and still stands in the mud and blooms like a flower. Not just alone, but she builds a garden. Empowering women, other women, the way she knows. Adapting to the new world !
Many questions are asked and left for you to learn what is literacy and what is education ? To live life in a FLOW that is NATURAL.
It ends on a very tender note where she rest just a bit to dream.
Go watch it !
My darling Janhvi Marathe who pours her heart and soul into a character. Sings beautifully and shines in folk which is her forte`. Love her timbre built on classical training and inherited musical genes.
Mayuri compliments equally well. Lithe performer. Carries herself well through the play. The story is her credit.
The name भिर्ररर is quizzical just like the many हुमण / riddles they use. Go find the answer because you can’t guess it sitting at home. Be in the theatre. Next show in Andheri.
A special mention for my dearest Trupti Marathe for opening the show with such brilliance that only a good soul can get to theatre when requested to fill in instantly !
Must mention about the venue. Shakti thank you for creating a space in your grandparents memory Jayshree & Jayant Salgaokar Experimental theatre that allows young talent to bring such stories and performance.
Tickets 🎟️
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/bhirrrr/ET00505295
