How does a play about death captivate audiences for over four decades? Why does the playwright choose humour and irony to depict such a grim subject? Can a play like this really develop a life of its own?



Satish Alekar - theatre personality, actor and playwright will preside at this 'Mumbai Local' event where he will share the fascinating life of his famous play, MAHANIRVAN.

Satish Alekar will share enthralling, little-known stories from the play's journey on stage. He talks about the idea behind the piece and how it was conceived - explaining why he chose the Marathi musical form of keertan to capture the theme of death. He shows us how he adapted the traditional mode to convey a message that is relevant to modern times. And he gives us a glimpse into what has kept MAHANIRVAN alive for forty years in theatre.

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Entry free: Museum entry charges apply for all events at the Bhau Daji Lad Museum. There is no additional charge for Mumbai Local.

Suggested ages 12 & up
Some Mumbai Local sessions may have adult content.

A renowned actor and playwright, Satish Alekar has been practicing theatre on the Marathi stage since 1970. He is the author of many powerful and well-loved plays, and has received several prestigious awards for his work. He is also one of the founder members of the Theatre Academy, Pune. Know more about Satish Alekar and his session here.

Other Upcoming events at Mumbai Local:

Darshana Jhaveri on From Temple To Theatre: A Dancer's Journey (17 April, Fort)

Sunil Shanbag on History on Stage (24 April, Vidyavihar)

M.S. Sathyu on Designing for the Theatre: A journey across six decades (9 May, Bandra)

Paromita Vohra on Unreliable Truth, Unexpected Pleasure and Documentary Filmmaking (10 May, Byculla)

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