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MAHADEVBHAI (1892-1942) is based on the daily diaries kept by one of Ghandiji's closest confidents. It provides an original insight into the life and times of this legendary figure and his continued relevance today The character that occupies centre stage is Mahadev Desai, secretary and onlooker to Gandhiji. The play is based on the daily diary that Mahadevbha maintained, in which he jotted down the innumerable letters to and by Gandhiji as well as conversations and banter, lectures and discourses. The form chosen is of lively storytelling, interspersed with humour as we meet the central historical characters like Gandhiji, Mahadevbhai, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr. B R Ambedkar. The play attempts to understand the thoughts and principles that Gandhiji stood for; 'non-violence, economic processes that favour the poorest of the poor, religious tolerance, removal of untouchability and discrimination and the status of women' MAHADEVBHAI (1892-1942) attempts to remind us of the times that were and create a show that is as captivating and charismatic as the men and women themselves.

Cast/Performers

Jaimini Pathak

Creatives/Company

Author: Ramu Ramanathan
Director: Ramu Ramanathan