Kolkata - Ek Kobita

A poet from Mumbai lands in Kolkata on a solo trip to find some time for himself. Burdened with his writing and the world of theatre in Mumbai, he flies to Kolkata, hoping to take a break from life only to land on a roller coaster ride of architectural history, geographical terrains, literati coffee houses, and cinematic geniuses. The break he takes to the city of joy wholly expectant of an immersion in the arts of one of the most culturally rich regions of India, what follows is a series of unexpected adventures punctuated by moments of liberation and soulful serenity with the people he meets, places he encounters, the distant past he remembers and tragic sweet incidents, where he wonders if he is an actor on stage in an absurd play.

Kolkata- Ek Kobita, is a travelogue that transpired in real life and is brought to the stage with a zillion photographs of Kolkata(clicked by the writer). The play like a photo essay reveals the story of Bengal from 8th Cen BCE to present-day Kolkata from the lenses of a young poet who takes you on a journey of Museums, Architecture, Bengal Renaissance, Filmmaking, Literature, and architecture. Kolkata- Ek Kobita, is a visual delight, you will see Kolkata from a poet`s eyes which begins with tragedy and ends with comedy – a cultural escapade. 

Written, Directed, and Performed by Omkar Bhatkar

Team : Anosh Aibara, Nipun Pandey, Rekha Shetty, Radhika Mhatre

A Metamorphosis Theatre and Films Production