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Bard & Ghalib: Literary Giants Go Viral
1 Aug
Summary
- A play merged Shakespearean English with Ghalibian Urdu.
- The performance imagined literary icons discussing modern life.
- It blended theatre, poetry, and satire for relevance.
A recent theatrical performance, 'Fun with Uncle Shakespeare and Chacha Ghalib,' creatively bridged centuries by bringing together literary giants William Shakespeare and Mirza Ghalib. The bilingual play featured dialogues in Shakespearean English and Ghalibian Urdu, imagining these icons as contemporaries engaging with modern life, social media, and viral trends.
The production aimed to present these historical figures as relatable personalities, prompting audiences to view classic literature anew. By blending theatre, poetry, and satire, the performance underscored the enduring relevance of themes such as love, ambition, and human folly, proving these aspects remain constant across time.
Creator Sudhanshu Mani stated the intention was to move Shakespeare and Ghalib from textbooks into everyday conversation, suggesting they would likely find humor in contemporary social media habits. The event, held at Lucknow's Kala Srot Art Gallery, was attended by notable cultural figures.
