According to director Yoheshwar Karera, he never thought that performing the Ramayana would make people dislike him or put him in danger. The show’s grandeur was enhanced by dramatic lighting, live music, colourful costumes, and evocative designs, according to art and film critic Omair Alavi.
A rendition of the Ramayana, an epic tale of good vs evil with profound roots in Hindu mythology, is being staged in Karachi, Pakistan’s Sindh province, by a theatre group that is making waves. Over the weekend, the drama group Mauj performed the Ramayana at the Karachi Arts Council, and they received praise for their efforts to use AI enhancements to make the epic come to life. According to director Yoheshwar Karera, he never thought that performing the Ramayana would make people dislike him or put him in danger.
“To me, bringing the Ramayana to life on stage is a visual treat and shows the Pakistani society is more tolerant than it is often given credit for,” he said.
The drama was received well by…
According to Yoheshwar, the play was favourably welcomed by critics who praised the performers’ talents and the production’s efforts. The show’s grandeur was enhanced by dramatic lighting, live music, colourful costumes, and evocative designs, according to art and film critic Omair Alavi, who was also impressed by the storytelling’s honesty.
“The narrative is top class as the Ramayana is a story that resonates with millions around the world.”
The concept of presenting the classic tale to people as a living, breathing experience piqued the interest of producer Rana Kazmi, who portrays Sita.
This is not the first time the Ramayana has been recounted in Pakistan. According to Pakistani news agency Dawn, this epic was staged in November of last year at The Second Floor (T2F) in Karachi.
Yogeshwar Karera directed the play, and Raana Kazmi produced it. They are both members of Mauj, a theatre group in Pakistan. According to Pakistani journalist Sitara Arshad, the play, which was performed in November, was a turning point in Pakistani theatre history, reported WION.
A look at the cast
Raana Kazmi, the producer, plays Sita, Ashmal Lalwany as Ram, and Samhan Ghazi as Ravan in the play. Here is the rest of the cast: Aamir Ali as Raja Dashrath, Waqas Akhtar as Laxman, Jibran Khan as Hanuman, Sana Toaha as Rani Kaikeyi, and Ali Sher as Abhimantri.
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