Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal, Moliere’s classic play of 17th century The Miser was brought on stage with an Indian touch called ‘Kanjoos’.
It is an uproarious tale of love between a man and his money. Kanjoos tells the story of a wealthy but stingy man. When old widower decides to marry off his children against their will, he sets the entire family scheming to steal his fortune.
With forbidden romance in the air and the family treasure buried in the backyard, it’s a race to see who will come out on top. Can the miser stay a stride ahead and hang onto his beloved hoard, or will his kids succeed in foiling his selfish plans?
Matchmakers, moneylenders and lost family treasure, all add to the resulting spiral of outrageous, comic confusion. One of the funniest love stories ever told about a man and his money.
Adapted and conceptualized by Hazrat Awara in Hindi and Urdu the play was brilliantly performed on Wednesday at Shaheed Bhawan Auditorium.
All the theatre buffs of the city were in whirls of laughter as they watched the play. Narrating the story of Mirza Sekhawat Baig and his family, the play Kanjoos was directed by Seema More. The play was wonderfully staged by the artists of Yamini Film Training and Public Welfare Society, Bhopal.
The play highlights about five major characters i.e. Mirza Sekhawat Baig (the protagonist-the miser) his son Farooque an intelligent and a handsome youth, his daughter Azra a docile and diplomatic girl, Mariyam (Farooque’s love) and Nasir (servant and Azra’s love).
Mirza Sekhawat Baig is a miser who does not even trusts his son, daughter and especially the servants of his house. His aunt in misery brings a proposal of a young girl Mariyam who in turns is the lover of Farooque.
Mirza was more than happier when he thought he will be marrying a beautiful and a young girl. On the other hand Nasir who loves Azra tries to impress Mirza to get married to her.
The entire family was sick of Mirza’s behavious. Farooque and Azra then plot against him and steal the box filled with Asharfis. As the situations get tangled in each other comically, Mirza realizes his mistake and get his children married to their lovers.
