About The Event
Based on Vijayan Detha’s story ‘Thakur Ka Roothna’, this play embodies the rich and ancient Indian folk theatrical form, swang, in which folk tales are presented through song and dance, while weaving in social satire. Swang: Jas ki Tas is a critical commentary as well as a humorous, musical performance. The story revolves around a thakur (landlord) who frequently gets upset and makes irrational decisions, whose brunt is borne by the villagers. One time, the thakur commands that all the wells in the village be filled with sand, causing great distress. When the villagers approach ‘Badi-Maaji’ to complain about the thakur, what follows is both funny and sends out a strong social message.
A winner at META 2025 for Best Director, Sound & Music Design, Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) & Ensemble
Directed by Akshay Singh Thakur
Cast: Naman Mishra, Pooja Kewat, Abhishek Gautam, Anudeep Singh Thakur, Rohit Singh, Suhail Warsi & others
Musicians: Akshay Singh Thakur, Sameer Sarathe & Rohit Tiwari
Singer: Jatin Rathore
Lights: Heeresh Pachori
Language: Bundeli & Hindi with English subtitles
Region: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Age Limit: 16+
Late entry will not be permitted.
