Padma Shri Prahasana

Padma Shri Prahasana’ attempts to apply the principles of Indian classical drama, as given in Natyashastra, to the modern times.Prahasana was the most popular of the ten genres given in Natyashastra. A Sanskrit word, Prahasana, means farce or satire. The play is a satire on the the politics of awards in the country.  
 
Padma Aggarwal, a mid-career classical musician, is struggling to find her form and carve a place for herself in the music world. Surrounded by wily servants, opportunist accompanists and smart rivals, she is dealing with treachery everywhere. After the demise of her husband, who was an IAS officer, it is becoming increasingly difficult to even get an invitation to an ordinary concert.  All she needs is a concert in America to revive her lost glory. In all the bhagam-bhaag she loses her PadmaShri, the key to her success. Can the loss be turned into an opportunity? As the search for Padma Shri begins, things go out of hand and she finds herself at a political rally. Will Padma get the invitation to a concert, will she find her Padma Shri or will she find her music? Structured on the principles of Natyashastra, this modern-day, multi-lingual Prahasana/satire exposes the politicking of awards and awardwapsi. Laced with humour, layered with political debates and class-clash, the play is a must-watch for every Indian remotely interested in her/is country and its politics.
 
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