Confession

Confession Poster | Credit: Kallol Nandi

Synopsis: 
Basabi, a former political activist who had been imprisoned decades ago by the government then, is now married to a Human Rights Commissioner responsible for investigating corruptions and misconducts in public offices. Unexpectedly, Basabi finds one of his husband’s friends striking resembles with the doctor who had tortured and molested her during her time in prison. This discovery triggers Basabi’s determination to uncover the true identity of this man. As the story unfolds, each character undergoes personal growths and faces the consequences of their actions. However, the central question remains: Will justice prevail?

Playwright: Ujjwal Chattopadhyay

Direction, Music, and Set Design : Kallol Nandi

Casts:
Akashlina Sayed, Prabir Bhattacharyya, Shubhagato Bhattacharjee, Debleena Bandopadhyay, Soutik Das, and Kaushik Bardhan.

Light: Ambarish Mitra

Sound: Enakshi Das

Dress and Makeup: Banhi Nandi

Premiered:
Aabaha Art and Theater Festival 2023, organized by Aabaha on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at The Eagle @Sugar Hill, 5029 W Broad St NE, Sugar Hill, GA 30518, USA

একটি আধুনিক উপাখ্যান (A Modern Story)

একটি আধুনিক উপাখ্যান Poster | Credit: Kallol Nandi

Synopsis: 
Based on short story “The Suitor and Papa” authored by Russian writer Anton Chekhov, the play “A Modern Story” (একটি আধুনিক উপাখ্যান) describes the futility of marriage, relationship, and family in a modern society, delineates a contemporary society in which marriage is given secondary importance rather than job and enjoyment.

Playwright: Mainak Sengupta

Direction, Music, and Set Design : Kallol Nandi

Casts:
Subhadeep Ghosh, Kaushik Bardhan, Pranjal Karmakar, and Shubhagato Bhattacharjee

Premiered:
Colure 2022, A Theater Festival organized by Chicago NatyoGhosthi on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker ST, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA

বর্ণবিপর্যয় (Barnobiparjay)

Barnobiparjay Poster | Credit: Kallol Nandi

Synopsis: 
Barnobiparjay, written by Mohit Chattopadhyay, tells the story of an internal quest that resides in every human being and the fear of losing one’s self.

Playwright: Mohit Chattopadhyay

Direction & Music : Kallol Nandi

Casts:
Soutik Das, Rishi Ghosh, Snithik Das, Tanishka Das, Shubhagato Bhattacharjee, Pranjal Karmakar, and Subhadeep Ghosh

Sound: Ambarish Mitra

Light: Sudipta Samanta, and Anasuya Dasgupta

Art works: Soutik Das

Set Design: Kallol Nandi, Bhaskar Bhowmik, Pranjal Karmakar, and Kaushik Bardhan

Emcee: Richa Sarkar

Photo and Video: Abhijit Hazra

Premiered:
Aabaha’s Annual Show 2022 on Sunday, August 28, 2022