About The Event
Concept
‘Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein’, an iconic play written by the renowned author Bhishen Sahni, is a fictionalised account of the life of Kabir Das, the 14th century saint poet and explores his philosophy while critiquing societal issues like communalism and the caste system. The play was brought to life by noted theatre director, actor and cultural activist M.K. Raina in 1982. The performance was so successful that it ran for over a decade. One of the most striking things about this performance was how the poetry of Kabir was brought to life by the brilliant music composed by the Late Panchanan Pathak. Through meticulous research, M.K. Raina incorporated many rare verses of Kabir (and Raidas), many of which had not been sung before. M.K. Raina and Baan G (Dastaan LIVE) came together to reinterpret the visionary music of the play resulting in the creation of `Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein - a RocK Opera`.
About
Kabir’s message of love and unity is vitally important in the current discordant times and we feel it important to revive the music of M.K. Raina`s seminal play `Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein`, not just as an archive but in a new vibrant format that can reach out to new audiences. This show re-interprets the music of the play, retaining its core aesthetics and updating the arrangement and instrumentation for modern sensibilities, working with some of the best musicians and theatre practitioners in Delhi. `Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein - a Rock Opera` premiered at the Mahinda Kabira Festival 2021 and was a resounding success
