About The Event
Dario Fo's play 'Operation Three Star' Hindi adaptation of Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Adaptation in Hindi by Amitabh Srivastava, Lyrics by Piyush Mishra, Directed by Arvind Gaur.
About the play:
Grounded in a very specific, disturbing reality, Operation Three Star offers a scathing comment on the real events which are criminal and obscene in their brutality, Crimes of the state. With his seemingly insane logic, the maniac is instrumental in unmasking the criminal folly of the law-enforcing agency in its attempts to cover up heinous actions. He persistently ridicules the police's shaky case and forces them to re-enact the situation in that led to the 'suicide' of a 'terrorist' under their custody. Subsequently, they contradict themselves to dismantle the whole issue of half-truths and non-sequiturs. An escalating series of impersonations and misunderstandings extend a particular viewpoint. The jerk from comic gags to a fuller awareness of serious issues becomes a potent device as the crude violence of the power-that-be is recognized.
Reviews:
Arvind Gaur's direction has acquired a noticeable tautness...the tempo was well maintained and changes in the scene were effected smoothly. Thought-provoking. The group sang, danced, and soft peddled and Impressed the full house. -Saroj Vashist
'Taut, energetic, and embellished with a compelling performance by actors, OTS becomes a noteworthy addition to Asmita's repertoire… Imaginative methodology, which is reflected in, plays Tughlaq, Court-Martial, and O.T.S (Accidental Death of an Anarchist) - Nikhat Kazmi (Times of India).
Very relevant and timely...the play comes down hard on police brutality, inefficiency & connivance .- Smita Nirula (Pioneer).
Gaur updated the script with contemporary references to police Violence, Bhagalpur, rape in police custody, and the killing of two innocent Businessmen in C.P. - Kavita Nagpal (Hindustan Times).
Competent direction...powerful performance...one more achievement by Arvind Gaur and his team Asmita. - Amit Kumar (Rashtriya Sahara).
