A heartwarming & heartbreaking tale | Events Movie News
The play Daddy, directed by Surya Mohan Kulshrestha, was recently staged at Sangeet Natak Akademi. Inspired by the play Le Père by French writer Florian Zeller, the production deeply moved the audience with the emotional journey of a father suffering from dementia.The play delved into the life of a devoted daughter and her aging father. While the daughter grapples with her own dreams, love, and aspirations, she also shouldered the weighty responsibility of caring for her ailing father.
A scene from the play
(L) Arushi Singh (R) Bhanu and Preeti
(L) Dhruv and Tanya Rishi (R) Dolly Rastogi
Dr Mithilesh & Mandvi Singh
The unique perspective of the play took the audience on an immersive exploration of dementia’s effects, revealing how memory shapes our understanding of the world and those around us. As the father’s mind drifts back to his childhood, his late mother becomes his sole refuge.
(L) Gopal Sinha (R) Dr Alok Dhawan and Pankaj Prasun
(L) Sudhir Kumar Singh (R) KumKum Dhar
(L) Lata Rastogi (R) Tariq Khan
Silence took over the hall, and the emotionally moved audience stood to applaud. Dr Anil Rastogi, who portrayed the role of the father, was highly appreciated for his powerful performance.— Manas Mishra
