About The Event
Mahanagar ke Jugnu is a poignant, playful exploration of what it means to be an artist in a world that constantly demands compromise. Set against the restless rhythm of city life, the play captures the universal tug-of-war between dreams and responsibilities—between rent to be paid and stories waiting to be told, between market expectations and an individual’s belief in their own voice.
At its heart lies the exhaustion of living in these two worlds at once, and the quiet courage it takes to keep dreaming anyway. This is not a conventional love story, yet it is deeply about love. It is not a tragedy, though at times it feels painfully close. There may not be a single grand plot, but it mirrors everyone’s story—the strange joy of encountering sadness when you want to be sad, and the bittersweet humour hidden in everyday survival.
On a lonely, sleepless night, Jugnu—an insomniac writer struggling with a creative block—sits with his thoughts, unable to put pen to paper. That’s when his unfulfilled dream, Sapna, and his pragmatic reality, Zoya, come alive to confront him. Along with his tangled emotions and scattered thoughts, they demand to be written, forcing Jugnu to listen, reflect, and finally confront himself.
As their stories unfold, Jugnu begins to uncover his own. Will he choose stability over dreams, reconcile with what he once wanted to be, abandon his thoughts altogether, or write a new story for himself?
A foot-tapping musical comedy filled with wit, warmth, and sharp observations, Mahanagar ke Jugnu celebrates life’s beautiful ironies while making you laugh, reflect, and perhaps see a little of yourself on stage.
Written & Directed by: Amitosh Nagpal
Music Composed by: Devendra Ahirwar
Choreography: Mohit Agarwal
Lights: Rahul Joglekar
Cast: Neha Saraf, Swanandi Tikekar, Parma Nand, Kangan Baruah Nangia, Sasha Frank, Omkar Ghag, Saras Shukla, Amisha Ghag, Madhur Khandelwal, Tushar Kadam
Production: Hussain Zaidi & Late Sachin Kamani
Production Manager: Deepankar Pai
NOTE -
This play will be presented as part of “Le Chakallas” Art Festival, organised by Artisan Coterie in collaboration with Mandali Talkies x Koshala Literature Festival, and will be staged at Artisan Coterie.
Play Ticket Benefit:
Purchasing a ticket for Mahanagar ke Jugnu includes FREE entry to the Le Chakallas Art Festival on the same day.
Festival Entry Only:
Entry to the Le Chakallas Festival without a play ticket is priced at ₹99 for a day.
Come for the play, stay for the festival—art, performances, conversations, and culture under one roof.
