Riddhima—A Centre of Performing and Fine Arts, affiliated to Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh (Chhattisgarh) is widely coming up with its much-awaited 2nd Theatre Festival in town—‘INDRADHANUSH—Rang Mahotsav 2022’, from November 01-06, wherein six plays shall be showcased by renowned theatre groups from all over India, namely Mumbai, Delhi, Dehradun and Kolkata.
On a grand note, the first play to be showcased at Day-1 on November 01, 2022 is ‘Man Disposes, God Proposes’—a Day Dreamers Foundation presentation from Mumbai, who are coming up with a hilarious courtroom drama, live on stage of Bareilly’s theatre buffs. Adapted and Directed by Saleem Shah, the play is a Hindi adaptation of John Mortimer’s Comic drama ‘Dock-Brief.
Briefing about the play, Himaqat Qureshi and his wife, Kahkashan were not exactly ‘made for each other’. While she was fun loving and had a great sense of humour, he was devoid of it and detested her keenness to enjoy life. The play showcases how he tries his best to get her out of his life, but fails, and finally he murders her. This is when enters an advocate, Kamal Kant Tripathi, a small time and consistent loser (all his life) ‘affidavit making’ lawyer, who is assigned to fight Himaqat Qureshi’s case. And thereafter ensues the craziest and funniest ‘never-seen-before’ courtroom drama, which will leave the viewers in splits, as both realize that they are each other’s last hope.
