Prism Theatre Society Presents, Bade Bhai Sahab, Directed by Veena Sharma

Bade Bhai Saheb is one such play that tells a story of the relationship between two brothers -- Kamta Prasad (age 17) and Samta Prasad (age 12). Both live away from home in a hostel to study. Kamta, the elder brother, spends all his time reading. Such is his passion to understand each and every word written in the book that sometimes he stays in one class a couple of times just to grasp the meaning of what is written. Samta, the younger brother, is just the opposite of Kamta. Very rarely does one come across a play where subjects like English, History, Geography and Science have been treated in a manner that makes you laugh. Things like Where was the Battle of Panipat fought? Why do we need to study History of the entire world? And how English is a very tough language makes the play a treat for those who love theatre. The role played by the two brothers is captivating. Samta endears himself to the audience with his carefree attitude and his deep-rooted love for his elder brother. Kamta on his part manages to hold ground by his disciplined and restrained acting. However, what enthralls you is the climax. The scene where Kamta tells Samta that though their parents might never have gone to school or read even a single book, it is their experience of life that makes them educated. And however much they (Kamta and Samta) might study they can never match their parents intelligence. It stirs you and makes you think.
Last but not the least, the play is presented by Prism Theatre - the theater company credited with giving several new and entertaining productions to Hindi, Urdu and English Theatre: khidki, Hemlet, Happy End, Gangster Samiti, A Mothers a Mother, Chaabdey, Couple Trouble and So Called Gentlemen.