Depicting the rich culture of Rajasthan

Rama Theater Natya Vidya (RATNAV) will perform 'Thakur Zalim', 'Sultana' and 'Giraftari' from November 19 till 21 at the Shriram Center.

The first play 'Thakur Jalim Singh' is a folk story of a cruel, dominating king who was only interested to expand his kingdom through war. But at the end surrenders his empire to a saint for two drops of water, who preaches him about the reality of life.

The second drama 'Sultana' is a story of Sultana of Rajasthan, where his father was having his marriage with a man of old age, unlike Sultana raised her voice in front of everyone.

Regarding the third performance titled, 'Giraftari', Rama Pandey, CEO of RATNAV said that this story is an adaptation of the popular novel 'The Trial' by 20th-century well-known author Franz Kafka.

This is the story of a man of the present time and based in Delhi who is alienated in society. The story is an actual depiction of a common man in Indian society in today's political scenario.

Rama Pandey said that this is a foundation for the preservation of tradition oral arts of India. "We are working to promote, protect and give education through theatre play," she added. Talking about the intricate elements used in the plays, she elaborated saying, "We are using a fusion of dying Indian oral and folk form in the play and to present the play we are using 'Keerat' from Rajasthan and Tasha, Dhol and Nafiri instruments from the street of Delhi."