Play on icon’s life to be staged on Sunday
Jahbal Singh, son of Makhan Singh. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
- From my understanding, Atamjit’s “Mungu Comrade” is not the story of one man; rather, it is the story of every man in every age that has stood for a noble cause
- Chief Justice Willy Mutunga will be guest of honour at the show beginning at 3pm Sunday
Atamijt Singh, a well-versed and distinguished Punjabi Indian theatre personality, is in town. Theatre lovers have an opportunity to see and listen to him in a recital this afternoon at Oshwal Centre’s auditorium in Westlands. The playwright and director has been invited by Asian African Heritage Trust to recite an original Punjabi play, “Mungu Comrade”, in Hindi.
The play is based on the life and times of Makhan Singh, our very own father of the trade union movement.
Atamjit infuses the play as a voice from the audience as he participates in a discussion with the characters on stage. This rare mode of presentation will certainly provide the Kenyan audience with a novel experience.
From my understanding, Atamjit’s “Mungu Comrade” is not the story of one man; rather, it is the story of every man in every age that has stood for a noble cause. The play has been performed in India and Europe, including Britain, to great acclaim.
In a statement, Makhan Singh’s son, Hindpal Singh Jabbal, said “Mungu Comrade” is inspired by a biography of Makhan, Unquiet, written by Zarina Patel, and that the presentation is part of his father’s centenary celebration.
Chief Justice Willy Mutunga will be guest of honour at the show beginning at 3pm Sunday. Interested readers can reach Manmit Jabbal on 0733 510 581.
Elsewhere, the entertaining Nairobi University Students Hindu Association will present a dance recital at Oshwal Centre’s auditorium on May 24 in aid of the medical department of Kenyatta National Hospital.
