Watch an authentic Bengali theater from ancient times, a short climate play in English and an intoxicating folk dance from the rural heartland of India.
Mohua, the main lyrical tale of the afternoon, is a romantic tragedy from the folklore of Bengal. The play is an epic romantic tale of Mohua, a beautiful gypsy girl, and the charming, handsome Noder Chand. Mohua’s father, Humra Baidda, is the ferocious leader of the gypsy tribe of street performers and entertainers. Mohua is the star performer. Noder Chand is mesmerized by Mohua’s talent and beauty. Mohua is initially unaffected by his attentions, but slowly starts falling in love with him. Humra Baidda has trained Mohua to be his heir and sees the blossoming romance as a threat that must be eliminated to preserve the future of the clan. To add to the drama a conniving and lecherous merchant - Sadhu also eyes Mohua and wants Noder Chand dead. How far will Mohua go to save Noder Chand? Will she obey her father’s command to kill? Will Sadhu succeed in his deceit? Find out by watching this epic saga of love, loyalty, honor, and betrayal!
The dialogues and songs are deliberately kept in its original dialect. A guide will be provided written in English to follow through, if needed.
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- $20
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