Due to popular demand, Kehar Singh Di Maut returns after making its Canadian debut at the Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts in August 2016!
This play is based on a Punjabi folk tale of a young man, Kehar Singh, whose death is orchestrated by his greedy mother-in-law and her two sons. As serious as that is, the drama is complemented by comedic characters and humorous dialogue. However, the beauty of this play lies in the depiction of the simple-minded Kehar Singh and his wife Ram Kaur, who truly love each other. Although not overly intelligent or worldly in the conventional sense, Kehar Singh wins us over with his pure heart and his declaration that wealth and riches are nothing in the face of true love.
Written By Ajmer Singh Aulakh, who is a prominent playwright known as a rural dramatist as most of his plays display rural life in Punjab.
Kehar Singh Di Maut is co-produced with Rangmanch Theatre. South Asian Arts is committed to creating performance and educational opportunities for professional & amateur artists and developing artistic forums that act as a platform for building knowledge of South Asian culture via New Projects, New Ideas, and New Collaborations. They are active in promoting South Asian dance, music, and theatre via dance & music classes, professional performances and workshops, guest lectures, as well as presenting comedic plays, musicals, and dance dramas across the Lower Mainland.
To book tickets and know more about the show contact: Prince Video (604-852-6663) and Dashmesh Foods (604-854-6616)
Director: Roopinderjit Sharma (Rangmanch Theatre)
Performers: Seerat Rana as Ram Kaur, Harwinder Kaur Ratol as Kehar's Mother, Bhupinder Dhaliwal as Kehar's Father, Kamal Bhuller as Kehar's Mother-in-law (Sus), Harmanjit Singh as Kehar Singh, Sukhjit Mann as Ginder Gappi, Navpreet Brar as Anto, Ramanjit Cheema as Banto, Navreet Singh Johal as Pakhar Singh, Rupinderjeet Singh Dhillon as Army Officer, Akshdeep Singh Samra as Jella Singh, Mehram Sharma as Kid.
Backstage: Ranbir Johal, Seerat Rana, Devinderpal Kaur, Roopinderjit Sharma
Music Composition/Sound Design: Rayman Bhuller
