About The Event
Banna explores the cultural politics of a local town.
Maitra, the town`s only literate woman, is involved in a local Mahabharata
production. She handles the dialogue coaching for the actors and takes on the
responsibility of stitching all the costumes for the play.
While watching the rehearsals, Maitra expresses her desire
to play the role of Kunti. However, the local leader, Partugowda, insults her,
stating that someone from her background cannot stand as an equal to those from
the dominant community on stage.
Deeply hurt by this exclusion, Maitra decides to take
action. She organizes a team from her own neighborhood to stage a rival
production of Devimahathme. Unwilling to accept her creative rebellion, Gowda
uses various tactics to try and stop her performance.
The play serves as a reflection of contemporary social and
artistic politics, highlighting the inequalities that persist in today`s world.
