Suyog Drama Production company is now 30 years old. Having started with the hit Marathi play ‘Moruchi Mavshi’, this group founded by  Mr. Sudhir Bhat & Mr. Gopal Algeri, has till now produced about 85 plays, including some remarkable  plays like  ‘Vyakti Ani Valli’ , ‘Sundar mi Honar’,  ‘Lekure Udanda Zali’, ‘Gandhi Viruddha Gandhi’,  ‘Ti Fularani’ , ‘Eka Lagnachi Goshta’ , ‘Shree Tashi Sau’, ‘Nakalat Sare Ghadale’  besides many more popular plays. Now, Suyog’ have presented their latest play ‘Ke Dil Abhi Bhara Nahin’, with  veteran artistes  like Vikram Gokhale, Reema Lagoo & Jayant Savarkar.

The story of this play revolves around an elderly  couple, Arun Nagarkar ( Vikram Gokhale) and his wife Vandu( Reema Lagoo) who have completed 35 years of their married life. While Arun is still busy managing his business, his wife, plays the role of a typical housewife. Their son has just migrated to Singapore,  along with his wife and little son, on a job assignment.  But, their daughter ( Bageshree Joshirao ), who is married and living in the same city, keeps on visiting her parents regularly , to make them happy.

One day, Arun tells his daughter that he wants to surprise his wife, by announcing retirement from his business, so as to give  full time to his wife. But, as he is about to disclose his plan , his wife gives him a shock, by telling him that she has already completed a course of  Professional Priest, to keep herself  busy, by Offering  her service to others, by performing religious ceremonies. It is from this point onwards, the play turns into a humor filled emotional drama, presenting  the common  misunderstandings between husband and wife.  The entry of  another senior citizen Sudhir Medhekar, living in the neighborhood, adds spice into this well orchestrated  plot.

Both Vikram Gokhale and Reema Lagoo have displayed maturity of acting through their notable performances. Vikram Gokhale’s s  apt  body language and Reem’s subdued  style of  dialogue delivery, are  learning lessons for the budding actors. Good support also comes Jayant Savarkar, in those two important scenes in this play.  Bageshree Joshirao has limited scope in this play, but she has played her part with ease. The play is a treat for all age groups, especially for those, who enjoy decent humor.  The play is a treat for all age groups, especially for  those, who enjoy decent humor.   It also carries message for all married couples, saying that, husbands should give time to their wives, even while working.  And, not wait till retirement. Even wives should disclose their grievances to the husbands, then and there, which would help clearing all misunderstandings between them.  Impressive  Set design, with proper lighting and suitable background music, makes this play more presentable.

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