Not many Marathi Drama producers are keen to invite the media for the rehearsal of their play, before its actual launch day. But, Producer Uday Dhurat of Mauli Productions and director Sharad Ponkshe, who is making his debut as a director, seemed confident about their presentation. It was a pleasure to watch the important scenes with proper setting, lighting and music, besides witnessing the wonderful performances by the main artistes.

In this action packed interesting play, Sharad Ponkse himself is playing lead role opposite Ashwini Ekbote. ‘Mala Sasu Haviy’ TV serial fame Sachin Deshpande plays an important role of a Psychiatrist in this play along with another actor Suchet Savai. In any Marathi play, set design, background music and lighting play a very role. But, in this drama, the director has also used Audio Visual presentation to create more interest in the play. Therefore Rajan Tamhane, who is in charge of lighting effect was busy during this rehearsal, supervising the impact of the same.

Writer Sandeep Jangam who has already succeeded as a writer, while Speaking about the story of this play, Sandeep said that he had focused on the series of events taking place around in the city and how it affected the members of a family. “Writing for stage plays is more challenging, as interest should be generated among the audience, by unfolding the happening of events in proper order,” he said.

Speaking about his debut as a director, Mr. Sharad Ponkshe did admit that this play and role in it was offered to him by his favourite producer almost a year ago. “I was not sure about accepting the same, as I wanted some changes. Therefore, I suggested that I would perform in this play, provided I was also given a chance to direct this play. With subsequent sittings with producer and writer, finally we decided on final script under my direction,” he concluded.

Sachin Deshpande, who plays a Psychiatrist in this play, had just returned from the sets of his TV serial ‘Mala Sasu Haviy’, immediately joined the unit to help his co artistes, to offer feedback about their entries and exits. “ I accepted this role, as I found this play very interesting. I am glad that I am part of this team,” he said. The entire focus during this rehearsal was on Ashwini Ekbote, as the actress was rehearsing for the most important scenes in this play, where she was expected to come out with her emotions spontaneously, at every given situation. And, the versatile actress, proved that she was ready for the auspicious launch day of Dasera, on 24th October 2012 . Ashwini did give those most difficult three scenes in the company of her co-star Sharad Ponkshe, who was at ease and enjoying every moment, being the director. During every break he complimented his team and discussed about minor changes required with his sound and light experts.

Set design by Ajay Pujari and music by Ashok Patki are other credits of this play. One thing is sure that the production quality and remarkable performances will win the hearts of the theatre audience. It would not be proper to reveal the theme, before the inaugural show; but, it certainly has all those twists and turns taking place in a moment. Let’s wait and see, the reaction of t