About The Event
FUJA Haramda is a stage adaptation of Saadat Hasan Manto's well known short story. Set against the historic backdrop of old Amritsar, the play presents a realistic character sketch of Fuja. A young man labelled a rogue by society, but defined by his fearless and independent spirit. Refusing to bow down to strict schoolmasters or rigid societal norms, his everyday interactions beautifully explore the classic friction between individual freedom and institutional authority.
Beyond the life of its protagonist, the production uniquely weaves in the perspective of Manto as a writer. The narrative captures the inner world of the legendary author struggling to reconcile his honest craft with a rapidly fracturing society.
Set against the looming, tragic shadow of the Partition, the play shows how these turbulent historical circumstances deeply impacted both the local people and Manto's own iconic literary vision. True to Manto's signature style, this play is a sharp, honest observation of human nature and societal behaviour.
Written & Directed by Shivam Sharma
Cast & Crew
Alka Saxena, Punit Saxena, Dinesh Jain, Susheel D Verma, Neelmani Mishra, Ritik Kumar, Apoorva Sharma, Parkash Sharma, Arati Pandit, Vaibhav Senapati, Laxman Parihar, Shweta Gupta, Gautam Agarawal, Aman Malhotra, Sukhman Preet Kaur, Naman Kumar, Anil Kumar, Ravvindra Rawat, Raj and Rutuja.
