Kunti, Karna & THE MAHABHARAT
Book Details
Author(s)PRANAY GUPTA, SOHINI GUPTA
PublisherPranay Gupta
ISBN / ASINB00LFPIXX0
ISBN-13978B00LFPIXX2
Sales Rank3,436,990
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
An innovative musical play by SOHINI & PRANAY GUPTA. The script captures the mystical essence of the world's greatest epic, the Mahabharat. Envisioned through the eyes of 2 of it's most poignant characters - Kunti & Karna - the epic is retold in a a dynamic, fresh format. Rich in content, visual imagery, performing arts, choreography & live music. For the first time ever, the essence of mysticism - which is at the heart of the epic - is conveyed through the drama. The world's largest epic is envisioned as a multi-lingual artistic fusion of engaging content, contemporary & timeless issues pertaining to politics, war, inter-personal relationships, spirituality & man's search for truth, and the cosmic dimensions of existence. The play is in English yet uses a vast plethora of folk and classical music, dance, martial art and mixed narrative forms. It reflects Indi'as -
and indeed all of civilization's - multi lingual and multi cultural character. Yet at it's heart lies the 'kavya' and sutric dynamism of Ved Vyas' original text. An enlivening exploration of the world's greatest story, retold in entirety through the eyes of an enigmatic queen and her heroically tragic son. The immortal epic of Bharatvarsha comes alive and becomes more meaningful to relate to through 'Kunti, Karna & The Mahabharat'. Pranay Gupta & Sohini Gupta are playwright-directors-actors known for experimental prdctions such as 'From Kabir to Kavi', 'Soul Stir', 'Tagore's Tales', 'Na Hanyate' and other shows, which have been acclaimed by global luminaries for their innovative characteristics and especially for the depthful content. Sohini Gupta has a background in various performing arts including Begali theatre, while Pranay Gupta is also known for his PowerTalks on leadership, spirituality & mysticism, India's dynamic culture & philosophy, at various prestigious venues. The team also runs the Tagore Appreciation Society, which has vast experience in creating innovative therapeutic theatre programs for recovering addicts ('Theatre Against Drugs'), as well as using the performing arts for the well being of underprivileged children ('Geetimalya'), besides their cross-cultural productions.
and indeed all of civilization's - multi lingual and multi cultural character. Yet at it's heart lies the 'kavya' and sutric dynamism of Ved Vyas' original text. An enlivening exploration of the world's greatest story, retold in entirety through the eyes of an enigmatic queen and her heroically tragic son. The immortal epic of Bharatvarsha comes alive and becomes more meaningful to relate to through 'Kunti, Karna & The Mahabharat'. Pranay Gupta & Sohini Gupta are playwright-directors-actors known for experimental prdctions such as 'From Kabir to Kavi', 'Soul Stir', 'Tagore's Tales', 'Na Hanyate' and other shows, which have been acclaimed by global luminaries for their innovative characteristics and especially for the depthful content. Sohini Gupta has a background in various performing arts including Begali theatre, while Pranay Gupta is also known for his PowerTalks on leadership, spirituality & mysticism, India's dynamic culture & philosophy, at various prestigious venues. The team also runs the Tagore Appreciation Society, which has vast experience in creating innovative therapeutic theatre programs for recovering addicts ('Theatre Against Drugs'), as well as using the performing arts for the well being of underprivileged children ('Geetimalya'), besides their cross-cultural productions.
