Criticaly analysis character of eklavya: Purpose

                                                            Play:- "The Purpose"
                                                       Playwright:- T.P. kailasam

Introduction:-

This play "The Purpose" is written by very famous and well-known playwright T.P. Kailasam. His real or full name is Thyagaraja Paramasiva Kailasam. He was a playwright and prominent writer of Kannada literature. His contribution to Kannada theatre comedy earned him the title Prahasama Pratimaha, "The father of humorous plays".

About Play "The Purpose":-

This play "The Purpose' is originally written by Kailasam. But the concept of the play is taken from the myth "Mahabharata" our great epic written by Maharshi Ved Vyas. But here in this play has tried to break this myth of real Mahabharata. Here he tries to-
Deconstruct the theory of myth in the Purpose.

Here 'The Purpose' is a mythical play that deals with past and its show us many things like culture, religion and ancient time of India. 'Mythical story is always a fable of people' its like a tell that spreading our culture and value. By the time of king's rule we can say that some people are creates a kind of view towards it. But in the way myth is;

              "By myth... I mean primarily a certain type of story in which some of the chief characters are gods or other beings larger than humanity."   - Northrop Frye

Kailasam tried to high-light something which in original myth was neglected. The character of ekalavya is the main character in this play.

Ekalavya:-

Ekalavya is the Protagonist of this play "The Purpose". He is a Nishada boy. He also wants to become the best archer of the world. He always speaks whatever he thinks to be true. He had great esteem. He really likes the technique of Guru Dronacharya but he also recognised Arjuna as his companion. In Mahabharata he is not powerful character, but in this play he is powerful character dwawn by T.P. Kailasam. Once he was talk with his mother about archery that he wants to  become best archer in the world, that time his mother told him that Guru Dronacharya was the best teacher  for archery. If he accept you as a student son you become best archer. That time he decided that he will learn archery from Guru Dronacharya, He takes permission from his parents and meet Guru Dronacharya. But he denies him he is a teacher of Pandvas and kauravas . He tells him that I only teach bramhins and Kshatriya.

When Eklavya enters in to the Ashram he expresses his feelings with these words:

“(Looking all around him) This DOES Look like the place Mother spoke of: “A wide vast grassy play ground with bejeweled and beautifully dressed handsome young princes at bow sword and mace exercises… being taught their lessons by a tall and noble looking Brahamana” is how SHE described it! And it all fits in every bit!

He was so interested in the archery that he thought that he must not miss a word of Drona. This shows his loves for him. He loves archery and Guru Dronacharya and he has respect for him and this thing we can see in this dialogue that is spoken by Eklvya in this play,

 

“……..this MUST BE THE GREAT DRONACHARYA! Who else could in a few moments and with a few words turn a voice into a good archery that boy, Partha, looks a skillful archer already! Why, I am better myself for listening to him and following his words! ”

 

                             During all this situations Eklavya was not noticed by any one he just share his feelings with his own self. He tries to prepare himself because now he was going to present himself to Guru Dronacharya. Guru Dronacharya trained Arjuna for archery that time Eklavya reached their and talk with himself about Arjuna and Guru Dronacharya’s conversation.

“(Sotto Voice) ‘WHAT, HE TOO? What is his reason…..I wonder?

         When he heard Drona telling Arjuna that or become the best archer is on his hands. He immediately captures the words and believes that it is in own hands, perhaps it is in his hands, also.”He has very good capturing ability.

He already knows that because of his caste, may be Drona will not teach him but he thinks that because of him aim he would have to dare for it. Here, he knows very well that his aim is very noble. He thinks that his aim cannot be noble than Arjuna. He is very hard-working.

 

“I HAVE TRIED HARD EVER SO HARD, SIR, TO LEARN BY MYSELF….BUT IT DOES SEEM NOT POSSIBLE, SIR, TO LEARN ALL BY ONE’S OWN SELF!”

With the help of these lines we can say that he is really tries hard to convince Dronacharya to teach him. He is just child when he speaks all these. We can see his child like manner of explaining something to elders.

                                         After it Eklavya leaves and decide to create a statue of GURU DRONACHARYA and he do it with the inspiration of this statue he starts his learning and he become successful in it, after some years when Nakul and Sahdev face problem in jungle because of some wild animals that time Eklavya help him and save their life with his self learning of archery. When Arjuna saw him that time He can’t trust himself that Eklavya help his brother, but he is very thankful to Eklavya for his noble work. That time Guru Dronacharya come and ask Eklavya that how he learn it so Eklavya told him that just because of you I got it and he tell him whole story that how he create statue and how he practice with it. After this situation Guru Dronacharya afraid of him because he gives promise to Arjuna that he made him best archer in the world but when Arjuna saw that Eklavya was best comparisons of him so he tell his Gurujee about it and Eklavya don’t tolerate it so he wants to shut up the mouth of Arjuna so he gives guru Dakshina to Guru Dronacharya His right thumb. He Know that without Right thumb He can’t became best archer but because of his Gurujee he compromise with his life’s biggest intention.

 

Concusion:-

 So, we can say that here in this play Kailasam tried to give justice to Ekalavya’s Character which is not there is in original myth. Here he tries to destroy or break the real myth of Mahabharata.  This is the typical style of T.P. Kailasam that he breaks the myths of Mahabharata in his all plays or in his all works. For his art of writing he has said that,

“ The greatness of art is in Proportion to the greatness, of the characters of the characters that the artist creates. ”

 

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Introduction:

Robinson crusoe is a novel by Daniel defoe, first published on 25 april 1719(298 years ago). The first edition credited the work's protagonist Robinson crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and book a travelogue of true incidents.

The illustrater of this novel are single engraving by john clark and john pine after design by unknown artist. It is published in United Kingdom in English language. The genre of this novel is Adventure and historian fiction. This novel is followed by The Father Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. The creator of Robinson Crusoe is also done by Daniel Dafoe.

The characters of this novel are Robinson Crusoe, Friday, Xury, The Portuguese captain, The Spaniard. Some adaption are done like Crusoe(2008), Daniel Dafoe's Robinson Crusoe(1997), Robinson Crusoe (1954), The Wild Life(2016), Mr. Robinson (1976).

Colonial discourse in Robinson Crusoe:

Colonialism is defined as...

...the establishment, maintenance, acquisition and expansion of Colonies is one territory by people from another territory.

England was for a ling while, by far the most powerful and widely spread colonial empire in the world. For instance, there were the American colonies, as well as a British presence in China and India. in fact, it is only in the last ten years that Hong Kong reverted from the English back to china.

Colonization occurred primarily in...

...the late 15th to 20th century...the justifications included...Christian missionary work, the profits to be made, the expansion of the power of the metropole and various religious and political beliefs.

Portugal was, at once time, a dominant colonial force in Europe, as was Spain. Their position as colonial powers faltered in the seventeenth century, while England and France surged ahead to become the prevailing world powers.

In Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, colonialism is clearly apparent. To put the literary work into its proper context, it should be noted that the story was published in 1719, and England was enjoying the prosperity of the American colonies. England had adopted the stance that "God is on the side of the English" during Queen Elizabeth I's reign , this attitude had not diminished. Surely it only increased, which also included "island in the West indies".

Colonialism works in our life:

 In our contemporary time, colonialism works, mentally our mind  set up with the way that britishers rule upon us. After independence we have so much changes Aare held. but still we follow the western customs.  The some celebration of birthday and engagements imposed by britishers . The foreign influences of customs, business and beauty products we use. Colonialism of food and clothes are raised with trend in india which are most followed by people. Western influences made our mind that colonialism is part of development. But in such a way our rituals and customes getting off by this type of foreign influences.

The movie is different than the original text in so many ways:

1. Movie focus only on one aspect, there are many other things like repenting, dis obeying his parents, the whole life of Crusoe that is not presented in the film.

2.  In the movie when Crusoe tells about his God that his God is the creator of this world. Then Friday argued that he didn't believe in God. Friday says that his god is 'Pokya' a crocodile. In text when Crusoe trying to imposed his God, Friday get convinced easily without any arguement. but in movie reflects the Friday doesn't consider to him and then he began argue with him.

3. In the novel when Crusoe tells Friday to go back to his own land, Friday started apologising, he feels that he had done something wrong thats why his master did not need him any more. He was emotionally attached by Crusoe and never want to leave his company. In the film there is total opposite situation. Crusoe needs Friday's company, his friendship. Crusoe can't live without Friday in that unknown island.

4.In original text before this there are two or three voyages already done. There is shipwreck, Crusoe's returns to his home and again starts a new voyage. These all things are absent in the adapted  movie.

Anti-Colonialism elements:

The change in the film shows anti-colonial element of nature. Crusoe wants to become Friday's friend. The chemistry of their relation is shown in the film.

In the movie Friday's arguments and rebelling nature also shows anti-colonialism. there is some soft conflict done by them. Friday never allowed Crusoe to dominate him. He never follows Crusoe's culture, he did not wear clothes, he didnot worship Crusoe's God, he is not afraid of Crusoe's weapon, he did not agree with the idea of master and slave relation. All over Friday never easily convinced. Even Crusoe also treats him very well, as his best friend in the movie

These points shows that there is Anti-colonialism elements in Robinson Crusoe.

ONLINE DISCUSSION : PEHREDAR PIYA KI SERIAL PROGRESSIVE OR REGRESSIVE?

Do you agree that this TV show is regressive as online petitioner shobha shrivastav thinks or is it progressive or regressive as actress Tejaswi Praksash believes?

Argument by shobha shrivastav to ban:
The serial Pehredar Piya Ki on Sony TV shows a 10 year boy married to a women. who is much older to him. This is obnoxious and perverted and will severely impact impressionable minds of children. As a mother and responsible citizen I m aghast and disturbed.

My views:
Pehredar Piya Ki serial shows us a different theme that a 19 years old woman married to 10 years old boy. In this serial shows the tradition of Rajsthan. In Rajsthani tradition we can say that there is a "BALVIVAH PRATHA". This serial shows us that kind of theme but here is the title "PEHREDAR" describe us the story that a woman marry to a boy for protect him. The royal family have so many problems to face. A boy is a future king and at that case there is so many enemies to harm him. The main theme is woman wants to take care of this boy by marry him. We can't approach a theme this kind of marriage but we can appreciate that a woman protect the royal future.


Argument in favour of serial  and online petition by Divya S.:-
https://www.change.org/p/cabinet-minister-ministry-of-information-and-broadcasting-stop-targeting-pehredaar-piya-ki-based-on-misleading-articles-and-images-by-media?recruiter=755640181&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter_responsive

My view:
This online petition by Divya s views shows us that how much people love this show. Beacause people love to watch King tales and this kind of political games in rule. The main theme shows the rajasthani traditions and their faith in ruler. People always accept this kind of concept. Divya's journey from a innocent girl to a strong self developed woman. The life story of ratan and diya not love story.

Read news regarding this : Ban Pehredaar Piya Ki, Smriti Irani Petitioned. But Actress Calls Show 'Progressive' - NDTV http://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ban -controversial-show-pehredaar-piya-ki-demands-petition-to-smriti-irani-1735763

My view:

In this petition we refered that cabinet minister smriti irani calls this show regressive. But Actress calls show 'Progressive'. She believes that people love the game of thrones. we can say that this show leads main subject of politicak games against the character rattan. his own family and other enemies wants to kill him. At that time the father of ratan request diya to marry him and by this she will able to protect his son. people do not see the main reason of odd marriage.But they say that this kind of themes ruin new generation. But in history we see many examples of balvivah.

 

Karan Wahi objected to the story line of the show: Watch this: https://www.facebook.com/TellyMasala/videos/2023151377919500/

and read this:

http://www.storypick.com/karan-wahi-slams-pehredaar-piya-ki/

 

My views:

In this show we see the wholeness of property and great effort which are done with so many hardworks. we can't say that this all for the TRP. All kind of shows are not stands for TRP. This show reflect the woman power to save his husband life from any kind of problems. this is not a love story bt it is based on the games of thrones and a boy who is future king. I against with the idea of ban this show.  People like to see this show because the new subject and story.

 

Review on Drama :" DIGDARSHAK"

                                                             HINDI PLAY
                                                        " DIGDARSHAK"

Hello everyone,

                               Today I am sharing my review on play. The name of the play is "DIGDARSHAK". Yesterday, in our department of English, our film screening committee organise one screening of the play. I am glad to see this play presented by committee leader ALPA PONDA.
This play is hindi drama.

                                This play is written by PRIYAM JANI and directed by RISHIT JHAVERI. This story is very heart touching who are interested in performing arts also drama/film lovers. There is some plots which are showing us conflict between Drama vs film. There is some sentimental elements and also professional related points are there.

                                By watch this play I felt that difference between drama and film are there. And very most thing which I like that its is an artistic drama which I first time seen. There is drama in drama. The play is related to theatre. In 2017 this play win three awards by eNatyashodh. the tree catagories are; 1. Best play overall ( digdarshak) , 2. Best play Critics award, 3. Best play Jury award.

                                There is 3 characters are; director, Vijay and actor. Director is father of Vijay. In the play there is only two actors who are performing each role. I said that this play is artistic. Because two actors performing very smoothly in different kind of character at a time.
I think this happen only in theatre. At a time one character goes to another with different emotions. I think it is art.
                             
                                In this play director use FLASHBACK technique which very difficult to play in theatre at a moment without any retakes. there is the difference between theatre and film. In theatre you cannot edit effects or any  kind of  retakes. Theatre present live performance. My personal review is Theatre is more difficult than films.

                               The play "Digdarshak" main theme is reflect the subject that problems with coordination between theatre and family. The main theme is the director does not make balance in his personal life and professional life. The two characters his son  Vijay and his student(actor) are very important role in director's life. Director cannot take importance to only theatre. at one scene he says that my guruji is best example of giving importance to theatre first. He gave illustration of his own experience that his guruji never compromise theatre he stood in theatre even at that when his family was no more. Director told his student that be faithful to theatre.

                               In my view I felt that we have to make a balance between personal and professional life. Because both are equally important in our life. They both are make us capable to make our identity.
                 
                                Writer made balance in this play to raise more interest for  the audience. the flashback technique and dialogues are very easy to recognise that what is the subject wants to show. the two actors were performed very well. I love this play.

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YUGPURUSH- MAHATMA NA MAHATMA PLAY

 
                                      ON 5TH AUGUST 2017, Our English Department organised to watch a play at Yashvantray natrya gruh in Bhavnagar. I have seen one play YUGPURUSH: MAHATMA NA MAHATMA in gujarati. This play is written by UTTAM GADA & directed by RAJESH JOSHI. It's music given by SACHIN-JIGAR. This play premiered in Mumbai, india at November 2016. There is two main characters SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRAJI & MAHATMA GANDHI.

                                      This play is prodused by Shrimad  Rajchandra mission, Dharampur to celebrate his 150th Jayanti. It is also adapted in many other languages  including English and Hindi. It won the 16th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen and Stage Awards 2016. this play has completed 733 shows as of July 2017.
                                
                                      The subject of the play is  Spirituality & based on the relation between Jain philosopher Shrimad Rajchandra and Indian Indeoendence leader Mahatma gadhi. It is a biographical element of Mahatma Gandhi.

                                      The main character Shrimad rajchandra is Jain poet, philosopher, scholar, reformer & businessman. Gandhiji called him as "kavi". Yugprush highlights the values of love, selflessness, diversity, truth and community building trough this play.
 
                                      After watch this play, I felt that their friendship blossom a new era and light to the India. Shrimad raychandji the one who inherited principles of truth, ahimsa and dharma which were followed with fundamental tenets of Gandhism. he died at 33 age but he was onlu one companion of gandhiji.

                                                            

                                       I observe the techniques of the performing arts. There is so many efforts to handle the whole play. The play's duration was 3 hours and the whole team works very hard. The co-ordination of music, lights, dialogues and the all characters were working very hard. This was very good experience to learn how a play is performed with the unity.

                                    The title of the play is YUGPURUSH is very suitable, I felt that the man who is the reformer of the India. And his vital role touch our role. The all characters were performed very well. but specially shrimad and gandhiji's role touch my heart and felt me to think that a great man of india. The patriotic elements of the play is the main cause of my attachment to this play. As a indian citizen I m proud of these two MAHATMA GANDHI & MAHATMA NA MAHATMA SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRAJI. I will remember this play ever in my life.
                                                   "અહિંસા પરમો ધર્મ"