
People flocked to the theatres to watch these lavanis. Maharashtra has had long theatrical tradition, one of its early references is found in cave inscriptions at Nashik.

Marathi theatre started flourishing in the middle of the 19th century. It includes forms like Sangeet Natak (Musical drama), Tamasha (folk dance), Ekpatri prayog etc. It continues to have a marked presence in the State of Maharashtra. Marhathi theatre is not famous outside Maharashtra maybe because Marathi as a language is quite difficult and a lot of stress is laid on the richness of the language by the writers the gamut of Marathi dramas ranges from humorous social plays, farces, historical plays, musical, to experimental plays and serious drama.

We have seen the likes of Annabhau Kirloskar, P. Deshpande, Vijay Tendulkar, and Mahesh Elkunchwar, Bhalaji Pendharkar, Raja Paranjape, Annabhu Sathe, Vinda Karandikar, Arun Sadhu, P. Before passing the verdict, according to the law, the judge asks the accused ‘Do you have anything to say?’ Asking this means giving the accused a chance to defend himself.Atre, Daya Pawar etc who were known and are known even today for their par excellence. Plays gradually began to come down to paper through his pen. The clippings related to the case appearing in the newspapers were requested from the representatives of ‘Maratha’.

It was read very carefully by Acharya Atre. The verdict of this case was about two hundred pages. Examination, cross-examination are very important in criminal law. In fact, the drama was based on the fact that the original accused, Madhav Kazi, had prosecuted the case himself without taking a defense lawyer. In the next 40-45 years, despite the rift between writers, producers and actors, he became the only and the only one in Marathi theatre.Īlso read: Rashmika Mandana: Photo shared by Rashmika from Maldives Fans are looking for that photo by zooming in… Rawat predicted the future by casting horoscopes ‘This drama will become very popular and do a storm of business!’ However, ‘this play will cause fights!’ By ringing such alarm bells, the timing of Dussehra of Vijayadashami was also removed! That prediction literally came true. The then famous astrologer of the play ‘To Me Nayhe’. Panshikar’s panchrangi role became a milestone in theater history.Īlso read: KBC14: Shehanshah’s dam of tears bursts… Jaya Bachchan’s big story many years ago

As planned, the first experiment was conducted in Delhi. They even shouted at Ranganekar saying, ‘Who has taken this Panashikar?’ However, Ranganekar was adamant that Prabhakar will play the lead role. Atre had not seen a single rehearsal of the play. His eyes speak louder than his words as Rasik Maibap narrates the magic Pant (Prabhakar Panashikar) creates when he comes on stage.Īlso read: Adipurush director Om Raut speaks candidly on Akshay’s ‘Ramsethu’ He said, ‘What is shown in this…’įew people know that Prabhakar Panashikar was never Atre’s first choice for the play. The avid audience who watched this play even today will tell you how much of a craze this play was. After 1961 Marathi dramas suffered death because of this play. This play reached the rural audience and hundreds of artistes got employment. This history-making drama is making its debut in the diamond jubilee year today.(Marathi Drama, Toh mee nhavech…completed 60 years)Īlso read: Adipurush: Demand for ban on exhibition of ‘Adipurush’, petition filed in Delhi court… Prabhakar Panshikar’s pancharangi role took entire Maharashtra by storm.
