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

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

ফেরা (The Return)

Poster Credit: Soutik Das

Synopsis: 
Social crises pushed talented youngs to opt for an anarchist lifestyle, but a doubt was always there in their mind. Story unfolds how they came back to the mainstream when an innocent man was abducted by the gang.

Playwright: Anupam Mukhopadhyay

Direction, Recording & Editing: Kallol Nandi

Casts:
Pranjal Karmakar, Debleena Banerjee, and Soutik Das.

Poster Designer:
Soutik Das

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সুন্দর (Beauty)

Sundar Poster | Credit: Soutik Das

Synopsis: 
One often hears: Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. In Sundar, a play written by Mohit Chattopadhyay, search for a job lands Mallika in a plan hatched on this premise. As she meets people through the layers of the corporate ladder, a ruse leads to quintessential questions, examining relationships and delving deep into the human psyche.

Playwright: Mohit Chattopadhyay

Direction & Editing: Kallol Nandi

Casts:
Arjun Ghosh, Amartya Samadder, Chaitali De, Pranjal Karmakar, Rituparna Banerjee, and Soutik Das.

Makeup:
Sarbani Samadder and Enakshi Das

Production Designers:
Soutik Das and Pranjal Karmakar

Premiered:
International Theater Festival 2021 organized by Aabaha on Sunday, December 19, 2021

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Resurrection

Resurrection Poster | Credit: Soutik Das

Synopsis: 
In the dark prison of Jerusalem, death by crucifixion awaits a young Rabbi and a notorious murderer. Before Pontius Pilatus lies a choice: to follow his conscience and set the Rabbi free or to succumb to the priests that demand his blood. Rabbi Jesus is declared guilty and Barabbas the murderer goes free. Or does he? Set in the turmoil that follows, “Resurrection” written by Soumitra Basu, tells the story of changing hearts, of struggle, of faith, of cruelty, and of hope.

Playwright: Soumitra Basu

Direction & Editing: Kallol Nandi

Casts:
Arnab Bose, Debarati Mitra, Kaushik Bardhan, Kaushik Basu, Pranjal Karmakar, Rituparna Banerjee, Soutik Das, Subhadeep Ghosh, Sudipta Samanta, and Sushen Das

Costume Designers:
Sonia Datta, Jaba Chaudhuri, and Debarati Mitra

Makeup:
Sanjukta Sarker

Production Designers:
Pranjal Karmakar and Kaushik Bardhan

Premiered:
International Theater Festival 2021 organized by Aabaha on Saturday, December 4, 2021