Through a tussle between small screen and big screen, Marathi theatre has managed to retain its viewers. Marathi theatre has given number of actors, actresses, writers, directors, technicians to the entertainment industry. Considered to be no.1 theatre activity in the nation, it has been a fodder to many other language theatres, due to its immensely intense content.

Incidentally, 12 years ago , a play was staged in ‘Rajya Natya Spardha’, which fetched plenty of awards, viz. Best Writer, Best Director, Best Lights Design, Best Costumes and the most prestigious Best Play award. ‘Dehabhaan’. Written by Abhiram Bhadkamkar and directed by Kumar Sohoni , this play will now be revived on a professional stage. This drama will be presented with the same script, same dialogues, as they are believed to be most relevant, even today. Only, due to changes in lifestyles over a span of 12 years, sets, costumes and art direction will go through the required changes. The cast of ‘Dehbhaan’ comprises of Rajan Bhise, Reshma Ramchandra, Pradip Patwardhan, Deepak Kadam, Atul Aaglawe, Baal Bapat, Shaswati Pimpalkar and Ila Bhate. It is being produced under the banner R V Theatres by producer Vijay Manohar. It is slated to be premiered on 20th December2014 at Thane and is expected to be attended by stalwarts from Marathi Theatre Industr