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Hamlet Audition Becomes Dark Mystery
19 Sep
Summary
- An eccentric director adapts Hamlet with a delulu auditionee.
- The play blurs lines between rehearsal and reality.
- Actor Kaivalya Ekhande shines in dual role portrayal.
What begins as an audition for Hamlet transforms into the mystery of "Hamlet Ya Nahi." Herambh, an amateur with "delulu" confidence, auditions for director Imtiaz's adaptation, despite not having read the play. Imtiaz, the antithesis of Herambh, attempts to gauge the newcomer's potential while maintaining sanity.
The production masterfully oscillates between rehearsals and present-day action, with the two increasingly merging. This creates a dream-like atmosphere, hinting at deeper motives behind Herambh's specific choice to audition for Imtiaz.
Praloy Patra as Imtiaz and Kaivalya Ekhande as Herambh anchor the play. Ekhande particularly impresses with his fluid transitions between personas while concealing his true self. The direction, though paced across acts, could benefit from tighter control. However, effective props and lighting enhance the dark, atmospheric mood, celebrating the love of theatre.
