‘Janata Raja’, an ode to Shivaji’s valour to be staged in Lucknow from Oct 26

Actual horses, camels and elephants, and a fort within the backdrop will make theatre expertise much more fascinating for viewers in Lucknow as over 300 artistes will stage ‘Janata Raja’, a Marathi mega-play based mostly on the lifetime of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Stage being constructed at Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow. (HT Photograph)

The play that recreates seventeenth century scenes, will probably be recreating Shivaji’s period with a reproduction of Shaniwarwada-the seat of the Maratha empire in Pune. The play will probably be staged each day at Janeshwar Mishra park from October 26 to 31 at 4 pm.

For the play, two elephants are being transported from Bundelkhand whereas camels and horses can be organized regionally from Lucknow.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath additionally appreciated the efforts made by the Divya Prem Sewa Mission from Haridwar for staging the play in Uttar Pradesh. “The play that will probably be staged within the state will inspire lakhs of individuals. It’s a beautiful play that connects individuals and all of us ought to hook up with it,” mentioned the CM.

Divya Prem Sewa Mission is a wing of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh.

“In all, 280 artistes from Marathi theatre and a few native artistes may even be given area within the play that stretches as much as 3.30 hours,” mentioned Prithviraj, one of many coordinators of the play.

The stage and light-weight will probably be set in a fashion that viewers will be capable of get a glimpse of the Maratha period.

This six-act play is predicated on the works of eminent historian and Padma Vibhushan awardee Babasaheb Purandare.

Shatrudra Pratap, an RSS pracharak mentioned, “Round 15,000 individuals can be coming to observe the present each day. We wish to make this present a memorable one and thus our staff of artistes is practising laborious.”

“By the recreation of seventeenth century scenes, we’d be displaying the period earlier than Shivaji Maharaj’s delivery, his model of (holding) trials, and the way he grew to become a Maratha ruler. Afzal Khan’s killing, his escape from Agra and the thrilling coronation ceremony will make this play totally different from others,” he mentioned.

“Lucknowites are going to observe one of many best historic performs depicting the life and works of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who is extremely revered, not solely in Maharashtra however throughout India,” mentioned Ajeet Apte who performs function of Aurangzeb and Kavi Bhushan within the play.

Prashant Bhatia, one other RSS pracharak mentioned, “A grand five-storeyed shifting stage is being made and Lucknowites may even see an distinctive sound and lighting system within the play.”

Joint commissioner of police Upendra Agarwal mentioned, “Now we have been knowledgeable concerning the meeting of 15,000 spectators each day at Janeshwar Mishra Park. In addition to, there can be a gaggle of over 250 artistes and now we have organized extra safety across the park.”

In the meantime, the Lucknow Municipal Company and LDA have been directed to maintain the realm clear and conduct fogging, whereas the Jal Sansthan has been directed to rearrange tankers of potable water for these coming to see the play.

The district administration has additionally directed the well being division to maintain ambulances on alert mode contained in the park to satisfy any instances of medical emergencies.

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