‘Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein’ is an iconic play written by the renowned author Bhishen Sahni. It is a fictionalised account of the life of Kabir Das, the 14th century saint poet and explores his philosophy while critiquing societal issues like communalism and the caste system. The play was brought to life by noted theatre director, actor and cultural activist M.K. Raina and his group Prayog in 1982. The play is as relevant today as it was when it was written and performed.
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Kabir’s message of love and unity is vitally important in the current discordant times and we feel it important to revive the music of this important play, not just as an archive but in a new vibrant format that can reach out to new audiences.
This project aims to re-interpret the music of the play, retaining its core aesthetics and updating the arrangement and instrumentation for modern sensibilities (in a rock-opera format). Working with some of the best musicians and theatre practitioners in Delhi, we propose to re-interpret and create a live performance of the music of Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein, Directed by M.K Raina, Produced by Anirban Ghosh (Baan G) and Performed by Dastaan LIVE (and friends).
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