BAYEN

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Writer : Mahashweta Devi

Director : Usha Ganguli

BAYEN Story :

Based on Mahashweta Devi's story 'BAYEN', this play delves into the core themes of her writing, namely, introducing audiences to the diverse spectrum of human life and socio-economic disparities. From the downtrodden dwellers like the domes inhabiting cremation grounds to communities like the Bagri, Dusadh, and Manjhi along the Ganges coast, and the Santhals in dense forests, all are depicted facing deprivation of human rights. Their struggles, entanglement in wrongdoing and eventual liberation are portrayed vividly.

The play also sheds light on the plight of characters like Bayen's maidservant, forced into a life dictated by superstition and societal stigma. It emphasizes the toll superstition takes on individuals, particularly women, depriving them not just of motherhood but also of their sense of self. Yet, amidst the suffering, there emerges hope symbolized by Bayen's son, representing the potential for change and the restoration of dignity.

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