Mime
Performances
We are thrilled to introduce our collection of full-length (30-60 Mins) Mime Musicals that we have written, directed, and produced.
Our work includes the much-appreciated
1. 'MeeraN' - "A mythological story of Meera Bai."
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2. '& Pappu Passed' - An adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's "Chhutti".
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3. 'The Little Angel' - "Based on female feticide."
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4. 'Pari-"Explores the issue of female feticide, which has resulted in a bride crisis."
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5. 'The Paradise Lost' - "Based on John Milton's epic poem."
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MeeraN
"MeeraN" is a MIME MUSICAL inspired by the incredible journey of Meeran Bai, the greatest devotee from Rajasthan. During my visit to the MEERAN BAI TEMPLE in Merta City, Rajasthan, I was intrigued to find that devotees were offering prayers to the statue of 'CHARBHUJANATH Lord Krishna' rather than Meeran Bai herself.
This sparked my curiosity, prompting me to delve into the beliefs behind this unique ritual. Through discussions with the temple Pujaris, the library in-charge, and a visit to the Meeran Bai museum within the temple premises, I uncovered the fascinating story.
Our cast and production team have dedicated themselves to portraying this narrative without the use of dialogues, aiming to bring Meeran Bai's story to life in a compelling way. This MIME MUSICAL promises to captivate audiences with its depiction of excitement, thrill, magic, and aesthetic beauty within a mythological context.
I want to express my gratitude to our guru, Padmashree Niranjan Goswami, whose support has been instrumental in turning this creative idea into a reality. We are thrilled to share "MeeraN" with you, an immersive experience that celebrates the essence of devotion and mythology through the art of MIME.
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& Pappu Passed.....
This mime play tells the poignant story of Pappu, a vibrant young boy who tragically departs this world at the tender age of 13. Pappu, known for his energetic and sports-loving nature, thrived on playfulness, often inventing new games to share with friends and fellow students. Unfortunately, his lively spirit led his teachers to misunderstand him, labeling him as a mischievous child and conveying their concerns to his widowed mother.
Burdened by the weight of complaints from neighbors and influenced by the teachers' perception, Pappu's mother, already under stress, decides to send him to her brother's (Pappu's MAMA) house for a change. However, upon arrival, Pappu faces a harsh reality as his MAMI, his uncle's wife, mistreats and punishes him due to her dislike for the boy.
Frustrated and overwhelmed by the constant challenges, Pappu decides to escape from his Mami's house one night. Unaware of the dangers that lie ahead, he inadvertently enters a high tide at the sea, guided by an imaginary call from his mother. Tragically, he sustains serious injuries in the process.
When Pappu's mother comes to visit him at Mami's house, she discovers her son counting his final breaths. In the presence of his grieving mother, Pappu succumbs to his injuries, finding solace in his final moments, as if taking a "chhutti" (leave) from the struggles of this harsh world.
This emotionally charged mime play explores themes of misunderstanding, mistreatment, and the heart-wrenching consequences of a young life cut short.
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The Little Angel
"The Little Angel" unfolds a powerful narrative surrounding the grave issue of female foeticide. The story commences with intense arguments between a husband and his pregnant wife. The husband, plagued by the societal bias against having a girl child, pressures his wife to terminate the pregnancy. However, the resilient wife, determined to embrace the life growing within her, defies her husband's wishes and gives birth to a baby girl.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the husband forcibly separates the newborn from her mother and abandons her in a jungle. Miraculously, fairies discover the abandoned baby and transport her to a magical realm, guided by the benevolent Rani Maa. In fairyland, a promise is made to send the girl, named Sonpari, back to Earth when she turns 18.
Upon her return to Earth, Sonpari encounters a prince who takes her to his village. Astonishingly, this village is none other than the one where Sonpari was abandoned. Witnessing the perpetuation of the same injustice she endured, Sonpari intervenes as she sees devils, symbolic of those opposing the girl child, attempting to harm a newborn baby girl. The prince courageously fights against the devils, and with the assistance of the fairies, they successfully rescue the infant.
In a poignant moment, Sonpari hands over the rescued baby to her mother or grandmother. As she recounts her own story and its uncanny resemblance to the present, the old lady recognizes Sonpari as her long-lost daughter, cast away by her husband many years ago. The revelation adds a profound layer to the narrative, highlighting the cyclical nature of societal prejudices and the enduring strength of maternal love. "The Little Angel" serves as a compelling tale of resilience, compassion, and the interconnectedness of lives affected by the societal scourge of female foeticide.
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Pari
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The "Paradise Lost"
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"(KILLING A DAUGHTER IS KILLING A MOTHER)"
In the desolate expanse of the desert, there existed a place known as "Mahendra Garh." In this forsaken land, no girl child survived for long due to the prevailing menace of female foeticide. The inhabitants, misguided by the false belief that a girl child brings poverty, mercilessly eliminated every female offspring either before or after birth.
Against this grim backdrop, a courageous woman dared to bring a girl into the world. With her husband's support, she managed to conceal her pregnancy for nine months. Unfortunately, a few days after the baby's birth, the secret was unveiled. The people, adhering to their twisted beliefs, attempted to snatch the daughter away for a fatal destiny. However, the husband valiantly defended them.
Following this harrowing incident, the family fled Mahendra Garh, seeking refuge in a new home. In their search, they found themselves in a jungle, where the husband, scouting for water, fell into the hands of the Mahendra Garh residents who had pursued them. Questioned about the daughter, the father chose to protect her identity and paid the ultimate price, losing his life in the process.
On the other side of the tragedy, the mother, after waiting anxiously, discovered her husband's lifeless body. With no other option, she fled to a distant place, ensuring the safety of her daughter. Several years passed peacefully until the people of Mahendra Garh, driven by vengeance, learned of their whereabouts. They concocted a plan to kidnap the girl and bring her back to the village for a public execution by hanging her from a tree.
Two of them successfully kidnapped the girl when her mother was away. Upon returning home to find her daughter missing, the mother, suspecting foul play, became consumed by rage. She grabbed a sword from a rack, a memento from her husband during their time in the jungle, and stormed into Mahendra Garh.
Witnessing her daughter being led towards a tree with a rope around her neck, the mother unleashed her fury, indiscriminately attacking anyone who stood in her way to save her child. The chaos struck terror into the hearts of the villagers. To save her husband from the rampage, a woman reminded the mother about her hidden daughter.
The people of Mahendra Garh, now recognizing the enormity of their actions, expressed remorse and respect for the mother. They vowed to protect her daughter and pledged never to harm another girl child in the future. In a gesture of unity, they stood before the mother, joining their hands in respect.
With this promise, the mother and daughter were reunited, and they went on to live a life of happiness, free from the shackles of Mahendra Garh's dark past.
The story unfolds in hell, where Satan and his followers recuperate from their defeat in a war against God. They construct a palace named Pandemonium, where they convene to decide whether to return to battle. Ultimately, they opt to explore a newly prophesied world, deemed safer for plotting revenge. Undertaking the mission alone, Satan encounters his offspring, Sin and Death, at the gate of hell, who unbar the gates for him. Journeying through chaos, he sets his sights on the new universe, hovering near the larger globe of heaven. God observes Satan's flight towards this world and foretells the fall of man. God's Son, seated at His right hand, offers to sacrifice Himself for man's salvation.
Meanwhile, Satan enters the new universe, flies to the sun, and deceives the angel Uriel into revealing the way to man's abode. Gaining entrance to the Garden of Eden, Satan finds Adam and Eve, becoming jealous of them. He overhears them discussing God's command not to eat the forbidden fruit. Uriel warns Gabriel and his angels, who guard the gate of Paradise, about Satan's presence. Apprehended by them, Satan is banished from Eden. God dispatches Raphael to warn Adam and Eve about Satan, recounting how jealousy against the Son of God led a once favored angel to rebel against God in heaven. The Son of God cast him and his followers into hell, creating the world to give mankind the opportunity to replace the fallen angels in heaven.
Satan returns to earth and enters a serpent. Finding Eve alone, he persuades her to eat the fruit from the forbidden tree. Adam, resigned to sharing her fate, also partakes. Their innocence is lost, and they become aware of their nakedness, experiencing shame and despair, leading to hostility between them. The Son of God descends to earth to judge the sinners, mercifully postponing their death sentence. Sensing Satan's success, Sin and Death construct a highway to earth, their new abode. Upon his return to hell, instead of celebrating victory, Satan and his crew are transformed into serpents as punishment. Adam reconciles with Eve. God sends Michael to expel the pair from Paradise, but not before revealing future events resulting from their sin to Adam. Though saddened by these visions, Adam is ultimately revived by revelations of the Savior of mankind's future coming. In a state of sadness tempered with hope, Adam and Eve are sent away from the Garden of Paradise.
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