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“The Last Train” and “If Wishes Were Horses” by Anju Makhija

 Join us for an engaging reading of two plays, The Last Train and If Wishes Were Horses, by Sahitya Akademi award-winning author Anju Makhija. Set against the backdrop of a Mumbai suburban local, The Last Train is a social satire, exploring a series of bizarre circumstances, including a gruesome accident involving a VIP’s headless body at a railway crossing. The narrative unfolds with an absurd, yet compelling, feel, leaving the audience in a reflective state of mind. This play was shortlisted for the prestigious BBC World Playwriting Award. 

Anju Makhija is a well-known poet, playwright and gifted translator. She has 13 books to her credit, including poetry collections, translations, and anthologies.  

Reading designed by Sonu Anand 

An NCPA Library Presentation

Entry free on a first-come-first-served basis.