Cancer fundraiser by Venus theatre group to feature two plays in Hyderabad

A scene from ‘Ande ka Chilka’
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Venus Theatre group from Mumbai is in Hyderabad to stage two Hindi plays, Ande ka Chilka and Illhaam. A cancer fundraiser by Meera Charitable Trust, the plays already had two shows on August 15 and will be staged at Rangbhoomi by SnehaArts in Sainikpuri and Bhaskara Auditorium by the weekend.

Different genres

actors during rehearsals
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Venus’ co-founder Hemendra Singh Rajawat who plays a lead actor in Ande Ka Chilka says the plays have diverse storylines and their message is to entertain and reflect.

Written by Mohan Rakesh and directed by Shaunak Date, Ande Ka… a heart-warming comedy depicts the story of a family with complexities but its members share an endearing bond. The young members of the family have some secrets hidden from their parents and when secrets tumble out due to a mix-up, scenes evoke humour through a situational comedy.

Illham, meaning ‘enlightenment’ in Hindi and directed by Hemendra, is a theatrical drama with some humour. “The narrative highlights a person’s journey, his constant struggle between discovering who he is and what society thinks of him,” says Hemendra. The play promises to provide a thought-provoking experience for the audience reflecting on the core of reality.

A scene from ‘Ande ka Chilka’
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This is the theatre group’s first show in Hyderabad; This six-month-old theatre group from Mumbai has done eight productions till now and have recently started their short-film production too

Cancer fundraisers Ande ka Chilka and Illhaam are to be staged at Rangbhoomi by SnehaArts in Sainikpuri and Bhaskara Auditorium on August 17 and August 18; Tickets: ₹250 on bookmyshow