Archive · 7 Jun 2025

Pagla Ghoda's Pune Production Examines Patriarchy

Pagla Ghoda's Pune Production Examines Patriarchy

Pagla Ghoda, a play about how men treat women, is being performed again in Pune.

The play is set in a crematorium where four men are gathered.

It talks about the men's failures and the pain women experience.

The new version is different: a man's ghost asks society tough questions, showing how men and women react differently to issues.

The director says society has changed slowly, but not fully accepted these issues.

The play focuses on real, raw emotions, and the audience is meant to feel the impact.

One character, Laxmi, a prostitute, stands out, showing her as a human crushed by patriarchy.

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