Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 5 : Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS) presented today musical play Beti-Beta Ek Saman in collaboration with Unison Cultural Troupe, Sangam Tru Art Production.
According to press release, the programe was inaugurated by the Chief Guest VK Magotra, Former Regional Director, Directorate of Field Publicity, Government of India, Dr. Anju Dogra, Health Department, J&K Government, Vinod Dogra Chief Service Engineer, Excide were the Guest of Honour and Romesh Chander, Event director.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest lauded the role of BLSKS and underlined the importance of staging such plays in all parts of the state to generate awareness among the masses about various social evils through theatre/drama which are still very powerful medium of communication.
He urged the artists / cultural organizations to contribute in enriching the cultural heritage of the country and inspiring the younger generation to follow the footprints of their elders in preserving the composite culture of the nation.
The Programe was presented on the theme of "Beti Bachao- Beti Padhao". The programe was highly appreciated by the audience.
The play written, produced and directed by ML Dogra (Chairman, BLSKS) reflects the agony of two conservative families who are bent upon getting their daughter and son married at tender age, ignoring the advice of intellectuals of the society.
The marriage turns into a disaster making the life of both bride and groom miserable. Even bride ends her life owing to pangs of pregnancy at childhood after delivery of a dead baby. The cries of baby girl in womb of the mother caution all of us in the society, "Don't kill me. I will be your helping hand in old age."
The song sung by the artists are "Beti-Beta Ek Saman hai", "Dhiyaan Gi Na Marro" , " Baiman Lok kaise Dhiyaan mar De" , " Sun -Sun Saheli Meri Sun, Paruhn Likhu yehi Meri Dhun" , " Kya Pier Kahun Apne mann Ki" and the music was assisted by renowned singer Raju Bajgal. |
