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Fragile Lives: 'Kaanch Ke Khilone' Stuns Lucknow Audience
25 May
Summary
- A play titled 'Kaanch Ke Khilone' opened a three-day festival.
- The production was adapted from Tennessee Williams' 'The Glass Menagerie'.
- The drama explores disintegrating family ties and generational conflict.
A three-day theatre festival commenced at the International Buddhist Research Centre in Lucknow on Monday, May 25, 2026. The opening day featured a compelling play titled 'Kaanch Ke Khilone.' This production was the result of a dedicated 30-day theatre workshop. It was organized by the culture department of New Delhi and Akanksha Theatre Arts.
The play, adapted by Saurabh Srivastava, draws inspiration from the renowned American playwright Tennessee Williams' iconic work, 'The Glass Menagerie.' Achla Bose directed the performance, which masterfully explored themes of disintegrating family relationships, the aspirations of youth, and inherent generational conflicts.
Director Achla Bose explained that 'Kaanch Ke Khilone' serves as a metaphor for fragile relationships. She expressed hope that audiences would connect with the symbolism of relationships that can easily shatter under the weight of reality. The cast included Divyajeet Gupta, Ankur Saxena, Muskan Soni, and Abhishek Kumar Singh.
