"Laughter Evening" Hindi Plays based on Prem Chand's "Bade Bhai Saheb" and Manto's "Beemar" at M.L. Bhartia Auditorium, Alliance Francaise De Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate > 7pm on 13th June 2015

Time : 7:00 pm Add to Calendar 13-06-2015 19:00:00 13-06-2015 20:30:00 68 "Laughter Evening" Hindi Plays based on Prem Chand's "Bade Bhai Saheb" and Manto's "Beemar" Event Page : http://www.delhievents.com/2015/06/laughter-evening-hindi-plays-based-on.html M.L. Bhartia Auditorium, Alliance Francaise De Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi - 110003 DD/MM/YYYY

Duration : 90 mins. 

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Venue : M.L. Bhartia Auditorium, Alliance Francaise De Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi - 110003
Landmark : Next to Annexe building of India International Centre
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Event Description : "Laughter Evening" Hindi Plays based on Prem Chand's "Bade Bhai Saheb" and Manto's "Beemar".

About the play (Bade Bhai Saheb)
Bade Bhai Saheb is one such play that tells a story of the relationship between two brothers -- Kamta Prasad (age 17) and Samta Prasad (age 12). Both live away from home in a hostel to study. Kamta, the elder brother, spends all his time reading. Such is his passion to understand each and every word written in the book that sometimes he stays in one class a couple of times just to grasp the meaning of what is written. Samta, the younger brother, is just the opposite of Kamta. He is more interested in playing with friends than in studying. But he is terrified of his elder brother and to please him starts studying the minute he sees him. 
Both the brothers try to prove that his way of living is correct that leads to comic situations all through the play. Very rarely does one come across a play where subjects like English, History, Geography and Science have been treated in a manner that makes you laugh. Things like ‘Where was the Battle of Panipat fought’? Why do we need to study History of the entire world? And how English is a very tough language makes the play a treat for those who love theatre. 
While on the face of it, the play might appear dated but on closer examination what appeals is the love that the brothers share despite their different outlook towards life. The story is simple and told even in simpler words makes Bade Bhai Saheb endearing. The role played by the two brothers is captivating. 
                                        
Saadat Hassan Manto’s “Beemar”
In the play ‘Beemar’, ‘Kumar’ is not feeling well even after taking the medicines prescribed by the doctor. As he wants to get well as early as possible, he becomes an opportune lab testing animal for everyone around him and all his acquaintances practice their skills of prescribing the best remedy on him. Despite having cough, he is suggested to eat sour things like tamarind etc. reason being, ‘diamond cuts diamond’. He is made to consume rotten vegetables and a lot of weird items. 
Even after doing variegated treatment, his condition deteriorates which frustrates him and he resolves to go for one single logical treatment. The play in a very humorous manner suggests that one should not be carried away by anybody’s suggestions.

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