Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Kafan Play Staged in Lucknow, Based on Premchand Story
Imagine a play about a poor family.
A woman is in terrible pain from childbirth, but her husband and father-in-law ignore her.
They eat stolen food while she suffers.
Sadly, she dies.
Instead of using the money they collected for her funeral, they buy alcohol.
The play shows how people can sometimes care more about themselves than others, even in sad situations.
It reminds us about empathy and how we treat each other.
A play based on Munshi Premchand's story 'Kafan' was staged.
The play was performed at the International Buddhist Research Centre in Lucknow.
The plot focuses on a pregnant woman experiencing labor pains.
The woman's husband and father-in-law neglect her in her suffering.
The characters spend funeral funds on liquor instead of proper burial rites.
- Who
- The play featured characters played by Sheelu Malik, Vipin Kumar, and Ram Naresh Maurya.
- What
- A play titled 'Kafan'.
- When
- The play was staged on Wednesday.
- Where
- International Buddhist Research Centre in Lucknow.
- Why
- The play, based on Munshi Premchand's story, was staged as part of the Premchand Rangotsav.
- Organized by
- Kashish Arts and Welfare Society and culture department, New Delhi
- Location
- International Buddhist Research Centre
- Staging Date
- Wednesday
- Author
- Munshi Premchand
- Cast
- Sheelu Malik, Vipin Kumar, Ram Naresh Maurya