Mohan Rakesh's "अषाढ़ का एक दिन"

Shoonya   theatre group presents its classic creation:

         Mohan Rakesh’s 

        “Ashad ka Ek Din"

Design & Direction Dr. Rama Yadav.

This   time Shoonya takes "Ashad ka ek din" to Nation Crafts Museum &   Hastkala Academy, Pragati Maidan, Bhairon Marg , Delhi. An open space   surrounded by tall primeval trees of bargad neem peepal, chirping birds,  squeaking squirrels , ancient artefacts , handmade huts , handicrafts,   sculptures and much more.

With   a unique set up resembling Sanskrit era best suited for "Ashad ka Ek   Din" this one of a kind performance certainly promises an cultural   evening filled with true emotions.

A   perfect Sunday evening for theatre lovers.

Shoonya's   first performance of this play was on Mohan Rakesh's 98th birth anniversary   i.e. 8th January 2018 in presence of his wife Neeta Rakesh and son Sankalp   Rakesh. Which makes this performance remarkable.

Mohan   Rakesh have written this play with such pure emotions and involvement that   Kalidas and his beloved Mallika have made a special place in our heart and   memory. This play turns out to be a milestone in Hindi literature and works   as a bridge between Hindi and Sanskrit literature.

Along   with the main story line there are many other stories running parallel to  each other. Which gives Birth to other important characters like Vilom , who   with his presence in all three acts brings up those issues and thoughts which   are hidden and unspoken .Ambika emerges as one of the most important   character of the play portraying the selfless love of a woman and her   commitment. Matul another important character resembles “Vidushak and Vit”   from Sanskrit plays similar to Anuswar-Anunasik and Rangini-Sangini.Dantul   being the “Rajpurush” on other hand Nikshep a close friend of Kalidas.   Character of “Priyagumanjari “adds pace to story and provides it new   dimensions.

In short, this play is just not a love story of Malika and Kalidas, this play   brings up questions which bothers our minds and conscious and leads us   towards there solution.

We invite you with all the warmth to be part of this unique cultural evening and shower us with all your love and support.