Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Satirical Play Uses Bundelkhandi Humor to Decode Social Issues
Imagine a play that uses funny stories to talk about serious issues.
"Sakal Jaani He Naath" is one such play, based on an older story called "Sudama Ke Chawal".
It's performed by one person who plays many roles, including the main characters.
The play uses languages like Bundelkhandi and Braj to tell its story, which pokes fun at how men sometimes treat women unfairly.
It also touches on how women were portrayed in old stories, sometimes as victims of unfair situations.
A play titled "Sakal Jaani He Naath" uses humour to address societal issues.
The play is an adaptation of Vasant Deo’s "Sudama Ke Chawal."
Bhumika Mane performs five roles in the solo play, including the narrator and Sudama.
The play employs Bundelkhandi, Braj, and Awadhi languages.
It highlights double standards and patriarchy through satire.
- Who
- Directed by Srinivas Beesetty and performed solo by Bhumika Mane.
- What
- A play titled "Sakal Jaani He Naath", a satire on patriarchy.
- When
- The play was first opened in Bengaluru in 2021 and recently performed at the Himachal International Film and Art Festival.
- Where
- Performed in Bengaluru and at the Himachal International Film and Art Festival; will be staged in the Capital.
- Why
- To satirize the double standards of men and portray women's roles in myths as victims of patriarchy.
Play's Criticism
Play's Themes
Focus
Play's Criticism
Focuses on how men practice double standards
Play's Themes
Highlights how women were portrayed in myths.
- Play Title
- Sakal Jaani He Naath
- Based on
- Vasant Deo’s Sudama Ke Chawal
- Director
- Srinivas Beesetty
- Lead Performer
- Bhumika Mane
- Roles
- Narrator, Sudama, Savitri, Krishna, Dwarpal
- Languages
- Bundelkhandi, Braj, Awadhi
- Theatre Group
- Kahe Vidushak Foundation