Jal Jal Mare Patang Explained

Jal Jal Mare Patang
Setting:19th-century Bombay and Gujarat
Place:National Centre for the Performing Arts
Orig Lang:Gujarati
Subject:Manilal Dwivedi
Genre:Biographical play
Web:https://www.iuproduction.com/jal-jal-mare-patang

Jal Jal Mare Patang (in Hindi pronounced as /jəl jəl məre pətəŋ/) is a 2009 Gujarati language biographical play that was written by Mihir Bhuta and directed by Manoj Shah. The play depicts the life of 19th-century Indian writer and philosopher Manilal Dwivedi (1858–1898).

Background

Jal Jal Mare Patang, which was written by Mihir Bhuta and directed by Manoj Shah, is based on Manilal's autobiography Atmavrittanta (1979).[1] [2] It took Shah seven years to complete research for the play.[3] It was first premiered at National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on 28 February 2009.[4]

The play's songs have been sung by Kaumudi Munshi, Purushottam Upadhyay, Ashit Desai, Uday Mazumdar, Suresh Joshi, Parthiv Gohil, and Karsan Sagathiya.[5] The play featured paintings by Atul Dodiya as a backdrop.[6] [3] The play received A-certificate from the Maharashtra Censor Board of Theatres.[2]

Summary

The play presents aspects of Dwivedi's character as a scholar, writer, and supporter of women's education; and his illness.[1] It focuses on lust, literature and spirituality, which according to Shah were major elements of Dwivedi's life.[3]

Cast

The original cast included:[7] [2]

Reception

Utpal Bhayani praised Bhuta and Shah for Jal Jal Mare Patang authentic adaptation of Dwivedi's life. He also praised performances, especially that of Vedish Jhaveri, as well the as music, songs, costumes, sets, and lighting but criticised the non-linear structure of the play and called it "confusing". He also praised the creativity in scenes such as Manilal's insistence of eschewing the use of western toilets by his parents, his relationships with his wife, his student's wife, and Manigaurin, as well as his ragging at Elphinstone College while criticising Manilal's meetings with Kalapi and Kant.[8] Deepa Punjani of the Mumbai Theatre Guide compared Jal Jal Mare Patang with Shah's previous biographical plays. She criticised its glorification of Manilal, and the predictability and lack of depth and "layers" in the play. Punjani also called Jhaveri's performance "loud and over the top".[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Sharma. Aditi. Toymaker from Kalbadevi has a new story to tell. Mid-Day. 26 March 2009. 18 September 2020. 10 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210710151402/https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/toymaker-from-kalbadevi-has-a-new-story-to-tell-38474. live.
  2. Web site: MTG editorial. Jal Jal Mare Patang Gujarati Play/Drama. Mumbai Theatre Guide. 18 September 2020. 15 January 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120115030257/http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/gujarati/21-jal-jal-mare-patang-gujarati-play-preview.asp. live.
  3. News: Chakrabarti. Sujata. Man for all seasons. DNA India. 27 February 2009. 18 September 2020. 27 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027201021/https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-man-for-all-seasons-1234872. live.
  4. Jetli. Raghu. Jalsaghar. Chitralekha. 9 March 2009. 53.
  5. Shah . Manoj . Jyoti Vyas . Interview with Manoj Shah . Mumbai Theatre Guide . 2016-11-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161110080541/http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/interviews/18-manoj-shah-interview.asp . live .
  6. Web site: Banerjee. Kaushani. Manoj Shah takes you behind his 'top class programme' festival. Hindustan Times. 7 February 2017. 18 September 2020. 26 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170726054315/http://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/manoj-shah-takes-you-behind-his-top-class-programme-festival/story-Kd3uz9uFg9wcirsY6FSaaP.html. live.
  7. Web site: Punjani. Deepa. Jal Jal Mare Patang play review. Mumbai Theatre Guide. 2020-09-17. 2020-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018183959/https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/reviews/05-jal-jal-mere-patang-gujarati-play-review.asp. live.
  8. Book: Bhayani, Utpal. Utpal Bhayani. Rangbhoomi 2009: Reviews of Dramas Performed on Stage in Different Languages and Other Articles on Theatre During 2009. 2010. Mumbai. Image Publication Pvt. Ltd.. 8–10. 978-81-7997-322-6. gu.
  9. Web site: Punjani. Deepa. Jal Jal Mare Patang: play review. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018183959/https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/reviews/05-jal-jal-mere-patang-gujarati-play-review.asp. 18 October 2020. 18 October 2020. Mumbai Theatre Guide.

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