Folklore, humour and social critique blend seamlessly in Dohri Zindagi
Play name: Dohri Zindagi
Genre: Drama
Cast: Neha Singh , Bharati Perwani, Kewal Karthik
Director: Gurleen Judge and Neha Singh
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins
Language: Hindi and Marwari
Rating: 3.5/5
What starts as a fun Rajasthani folktale about an arranged marriage soon opens up into a layered exploration of gender, love and identity. Dohri Zindagi is a short story by Padmashri Vijaydan Detha and adapted for the stage by Neha Singh is a story of two merchants in rural Rajasthan who promise their unborn kids to each other in marriage. When both families have daughters, one child is secretly raised as a boy. Years later, the two are married, setting in motion a story that is equal parts folk tale, comedy, romance and social commentary.
The start of the play feels a bit rushed with characters and relationships introduced in quick succession. As Neha Singh and Bharati Perwani switch between multiple roles swiftly, the audience might need a few minutes to understand who is who. Once the dots are joined, the play settles into an interesting rhythm with folk music and poetry adding depth to the story and evoking a charm of rural Rajasthan. The supernatural elements added another layer of charm to the story, showcasing the villagers' world and beliefs.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Neha Singh , Bharati Perwani, Kewal Karthik
Director: Gurleen Judge and Neha Singh
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins
Language: Hindi and Marwari
Rating: 3.5/5
What starts as a fun Rajasthani folktale about an arranged marriage soon opens up into a layered exploration of gender, love and identity. Dohri Zindagi is a short story by Padmashri Vijaydan Detha and adapted for the stage by Neha Singh is a story of two merchants in rural Rajasthan who promise their unborn kids to each other in marriage. When both families have daughters, one child is secretly raised as a boy. Years later, the two are married, setting in motion a story that is equal parts folk tale, comedy, romance and social commentary.
The start of the play feels a bit rushed with characters and relationships introduced in quick succession. As Neha Singh and Bharati Perwani switch between multiple roles swiftly, the audience might need a few minutes to understand who is who. Once the dots are joined, the play settles into an interesting rhythm with folk music and poetry adding depth to the story and evoking a charm of rural Rajasthan. The supernatural elements added another layer of charm to the story, showcasing the villagers' world and beliefs.
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