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| Karnabhara | ||||||||
| 14 January 2012, Meghdoot 1- 2 , 5:30 pm | ||||||||
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Playwright: Bhasa Mahakavi |
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| The Play | ||||||||
| Mahakavi Bhasa’s Karnabhara challenges the notions of conventional heroism. Its everlasting significance is because of its strong humanistic conception of the hero, Karna. Two events of his past – his promise to Kunti, and the curse of Parashurama - deprive Karna of the glory he deserves in the battlefield. Added to this, Indra's cunning divests him of the divine protection given by the Sun God. Burdened with his past and losing his divine powers, Karna becomes an ordinary human being. But his spirit is still indomitable. The performance emphasizes and enhances his heroic courage. He rejects the divine weapon offered by Indra and decides to proceed on the strength of his determination and honour. In this theatrical presentation the chorus, in addition to contributing to the rhythm and movements of the play, identifies with Karna. The Bharathavakya that our leaders may have his character, thus, becomes a theatrical presentation rather than a statement. | ||||||||
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