Jammu, Dec 22: Natrang delivered a captivating performance of the Hindi play ‘Teen Apaahij’, written by Vipin Kumar Aggarwal and directed by Neeraj Kant on Sunday.
Speaking at the event, Natrang’s Director Padmashree Balwant Thakur highlighted the significance of intellectual plays written by top national writers is need of the hour, stating that they hold immense value for both performers and audiences. He urged that such performances be encouraged to foster a vibrant literary and cultural atmosphere in the city.
Set at a crossroads, the play features three characters—Kallu, Khallu, and Gallu—who sit under a lamp post, idly commenting on everything around them. In a symbolic narrative, the playwright exposes a directionless system—political, social and spiritual—that has left the youth of the nation not only helpless but also metaphorically handicapped. The play critiques the pervasive sadistic corruption that clouds new ideas, revolutions and initiatives.
The three characters converse incoherently, creating a sense of meaninglessness that resonates with the audience. Yet, they constantly grapple with a nagging sense that something more significant is occurring around them. Themes like the concept of freedom, the futile speeches of leaders, nationalism, language and class are debated, though the discussions often seem aimless—reflecting the passive and confused state of a society at large. The play suggests that the pursuit of modernization has led society to forsake its human nature, pushing the nation towards collective disability.
Natrang’s production featured a fresh generation of actors, with Aryan Sharma, Krishay Bhatia, and Kartik Kumar brilliantly portraying the three main characters. The supporting roles of Adaksh Bagal as Drumbeater and Raghuvansh as Cyclewala added depth to the performance. The lighting was designed and executed by Neeraj Kant, while the sound
