About The Event
Bahut Bada Sawaal is a satirical one-act play by Mohan Rakesh that humorously exposes the inefficiency, indecisiveness, and bureaucratic mindset often found in committees and institutions.
The play revolves around a meeting called to discuss and resolve an important issue. Various members gather with the intention of finding a solution to this “very big question.” However, instead of focusing on the actual problem, they become entangled in endless arguments, personal opinions, ego clashes, procedural formalities, and irrelevant discussions. As the meeting progresses, the participants waste time debating trivial matters while the main issue remains untouched.
Through sharp wit and irony, Mohan Rakesh highlights how important decisions are often delayed or ignored because of red tape, lack of responsibility, and self-centered attitudes. By the end of the play, no concrete decision is reached, and the “very big question” remains unanswered.
The play serves as a powerful critique of bureaucratic systems and collective indecision, showing how meaningful action is often replaced by endless discussion. Despite being written decades ago, its message remains highly relevant in contemporary society.
