Theatre
SALIM ARIF
‘We are concerned with humane interaction between India and Pakistan, not the politics. We are not trying to give any message, just saying there is so much to share, cutting across cultural-historical boundaries: we are two branches with the same roots’
LAKEEREIN or ‘lines’ is a collection of vignettes, some based on true lives and incidents, woven around the stories and poetry of Gulzar. Designed and directed by Salim Arif, the production includes four narratives: Batwara, Peer Sahab, Over and LOC, encompassing the relations between the people of India and Pakistan as they have evolved over the last 60 years. The protagonists are writers, soldiers, friends, fathers and sons — divided by political borders but joined by a common humanity and demonstrating, in Arif ’s words, the “other side of Indo- Pak relations”. Lakeerein opens at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai, and will be showing from 28 to 31 October.
From Tehelka Magazine, Vol 5, Issue 42, Dated Oct 25, 2008
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I had the opportunity to witness Lakeerein at Tagore theater yesterday. It is a brilliant work of art. very touching in context to the subdued emotions of our fellow countrymen post separation.
The singing of Seema Sehgal was simply spellbounding.
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