Director by famed Ramesh Talwar in 70s, this is the longest running play of IPTA group. The title loosely translates to ‘Human Pawns’ in the context of the play. These human pawns, like their fellow Chess pawns; are expendables, and are stuck between the fight of two contrasting ideologies (kings). The central characters here are Kakaji and Acharya Ram Bhajan. The story unfolds between the contrasting ideologies of these two, identifying pawns of the system. This satirical play provokes the free decision-making ability of the characters itself.
The play is a treasure. A must-watch, it balances the bitter satire with precise comic timings and light notes. The seasoned cast of IPTA delivers yet another outstanding performance. The set and lightnings compliment the topnotch performances to create this classic. It is also a good opportunity for the audience to watch so many famed artists performing together on the stage!
AglaPlay Verdict: Must watch AglaPlay Rating: 5/5 Language: Hindi Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (Approx) Writer: P L Deshpande Director: Ramesh Talwar Cast: Aanjjan Srivastav, Rakesh Bedi, Avtar Gill, Ramesh Talwar, Rashmi Sharma, Bansi Thapar, Javed Khan & Others
Below are a few relevant links. The web link to the play performance by IIT Kanpur students is also provided for those who cannot see live performance.
Other Links Image Gallery at IPTA Mumbai site Ramesh Talwar Wikipedia Aanjjan Srivastav Wikipedia Avtar Gill Wikipedia Rakesh Bedi Wikipedia