Archive · 7 Jun 2025
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.
9Thirty Theatre Company will stage 'Pagla Ghoda' in Pune.
The play, written by Badal Sircar, explores themes of patriarchy.
The play is set in a crematorium.
The new staging features a male ghost questioning society.
The production emphasizes raw, emotional impact.
- Who
- 9Thirty Theatre Company
- What
- Staging of Badal Sircar's play 'Pagla Ghoda'.
- When
- June 8 at 1 pm
- Where
- The Box2 in Erandwane, Pune
- Why
- To expose the hypocrisies, fears, and fragile egos of men.
- Theater Company
- 9Thirty Theatre Company
- Venue
- The Box2, Erandwane, Pune
- Performance Date and Time
- June 8, 1 PM
- Playwright
- Badal Sircar
- Director
- Chahat Singla