NCPA Presentations - One on One Dhamaal
Schedule
Sat Aug 10 2024 at 07:00 am
Location
National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. INDIA , Mumbai, India 400021, Maharashtra | Mumbai, MH
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A collage of modern India, One On One Dhamaal is a unique theatrical evening that brings together Mumbai’s finest actors in works written by some of India’s most talented playwrights and directed by a line-up of our best-known directors. From arranged marriages to marriages of convenience, from exhausted housewives to accommodating film producers, from harassed ticket collectors to inedible airline food—these eight monologues, in English and Hindi, tell the story of what it is like to live in the India of today in stories that amuse, annoy and concern us all.
I’m Every Woman
English (13 mins)
A dazed wife, a non-committal daughter, a guilt-ridden mum, a not-so-dutiful daughter-in-law. What happens when they are all the same person?
Written by Ayeesha Menon
Directed by Faezeh Jalali
Performed by Shivani Tanksale
Kachre Ki Hifazat
Hindi (15 mins)
The pathetic albeit humourous woes of the bodyguard of a chief minister, who dies “mysteriously”.
Written by Ashok Mishra
Directed & performed by Rajit Kapur
Job Interview
English (8 mins)
A Parsi gentleman with failing eyesight goes for an interview to be an airline pilot. The stakes are high. His nerves are shot.
Adapted & directed by Rahul da Cunha
Performed by Sohrab Ardeshir
Keeda Saala
Hinglish (10 mins)
A junior artiste in Hindi films talks about growing up in Bombay’s notorious neighbourhood of Dongri.
Written and directed by Rahul da Cunha
Performed by Zafar Karachiwala
For Adults Only
TC Rasbihari
Hindi (13 mins)
Rasbihari ko gussa kyona ata hai? Ticket collector Rasbihari gets slapped. He has been slapped many times before but today, he is upset because it was not his fault.
Written by Ashok Mishra
Directed by Rajit Kapur
Performed by Gagandev Riar
Dear Richard
English (10 mins)
An angry, exhausted airline traveller writes an open letter to the owner of Virgin Atlantic on the state of inedible airline food.
Written by Oliver Beale
Adapted by Nadir Khan & Akarsh Khurana
Performed by Rajit Kapur
Game, Set(ing) And Match
English (14 mins)
An American Desi boy is invited to India to meet a prospective bride, but the investment climate looks much more interesting.
Written by Farhad Sorabjee
Directed by Rajit Kapur
Performed by Vrajesh Hirjee
Dulhaniya
Hindi/ English (14 mins)
Gurpreet is getting ready before her wedding to her boyfriend of seven years. As the ceremony approaches, she begins to question everything about the past, present and future of their relationship.
Written by Sumeet Vyas
Directed by Puja Sarup
Performed by Shikha Talsania
Khoon, Pasina…Action!
Hindi/ English (14 mins)
A glimpse into a day in the life of a first-time producer on a big-budget Bollywood film. How does he play this game? Does he dance to everyone else’s tunes, or will he emerge the hero?
Written by Ashish Jagtiani
Directed by Akarsh Khurana
Performed by Sumeet Vyas
Suggested age: 10+
An NCPA Presentation in collaboration with Rage Productions
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Where is it happening?
National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. INDIA , Mumbai, India 400021, Maharashtra, IndiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: