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<\/picture><\/div>\nA Marathi play Madhurav – Boru te Blog<\/i> was recently performed at the Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha. Hosted by Mitramandal Bengaluru, the play performed by just three actors, spanned 2000 years of Marathi history. Employing an innovative use of audio-visual elements and stage props, Madhurav<\/i> was written by Samira Gujar and directed by Madhura Welanker-Satam.<\/p>\n
A book was projected during the performance to enhance the audience\u2019s understanding of literary history and was followed by a quiz later on. This unique approach was conceptualised by Madhura and the play\u2019s format makes it adaptable for performances in various locations, especially smaller venues.<\/p>\n
The play invites local writers to share their work and emphasises the journey from traditional manuscript writing to modern day blogging. Their work addresses contemporary issues of preserving cultural heritage and language in a globalised world, highlighting the importance of connecting future generations to their roots. <\/p>\n
With a MA in Marathi and PhD in Sanskrit Bhakti Shastra, Samira aims to highlight the significance of regional languages in contemporary times. Apart from Madhura who is a full-time producer and director, Jui Bhagwat and Ashish Gade also starred in the play.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n \u201cThough Marathi is an ancient language, its schools are shutting down. If you want to make the next generation realise its importance, it has to be done in an entertaining way which will reach their heart and brain,\u201d said Madhura, when asked about her inspiration for the play.<\/p>\n During a lecture, a professor\u2019s mention of Vishwa Shastri Chitravankar, who wrote the iconic Marathi work Nibandh Mala<\/i> deeply inspired Samira. This revelation spurred her interest in researching the history and biographies of authors and their works, a practice showcased in her play Matharam<\/i>. Together with her friend Madhura, who holds an MA in Marathi, Samira unearthed fascinating historical insights and contributions to Marathi, inspiring them to create the play Madhurav – Boru te Blog.<\/i><\/p>\n While crafting the script, Samira had to condense extensive historical material into a cohesive and engaging narrative. She credits inputs from Madhura and her teachers\u2019 guidance, which helped her create a script that resonates with both avid readers and general audiences.<\/p>\n The play acknowledges the contributions of countless writers and scholars through the years. By highlighting the richness and depth of Marathi culture, Madhurav <\/i>aims to inspire audiences to preserve their linguistic and literary traditions. <\/p>\n Their recent performance in Bengaluru was the play\u2019s 31st show and Samira says audiences have shared how it ignited an interest in Marathi. \u201cSince we did quite a few shows in colleges and English medium schools, some children have begun reading Marathi books or speaking it a bit,\u201d said Madhura.<\/p>\n Samira and her team have plans for international tours, including potential performances in the UAE and the USA, in the hope that would spur expatriate communities to preserve Marathi language and culture. <\/p>\n \nScenes from the Marathi play Madhurav – Boru te Blog<\/i> <\/div>\n Meanwhile, Madhura is working on an adaptation of the play, \u201cThis version of the play is fictional in parts, so we can promote it among the masses.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOn my YouTube channel, titled \u2018Incredible Marathi,\u2019 we present 10-minute videos on books, authors, and other helpful information, dubbing it in English and Hindi, so even the next generation will understand and hopefully also bring about some change,\u201d she adds. <\/p>\n Follow madhurav.official on Insta for updates on the next staging of Madhurav – Boru te Blog<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nChallenging task<\/h4>\n
Looking ahead<\/h4>\n
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