Some great performances in Gujarati Theatre (Dramas)

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I personally hardly ever enjoy Gujarati dramas. Almost all have similar type of characters, same old jokes and absolutely predictable melodramatic endings. But there are a few dramas/performances that have been truly great and enjoyable. Here’re are 3 that I remember.

Lali-Lila:
This is about two Siamese Twins who are joined from their Spinal Cord since birth. Not a great story line, but very unique act. It has a marvelous co-ordination displayed by two actresses who are joined from their backs almost all throughout the drama. As usual the end was pretty predictable, but fantastic direction and excellent acting by the leading ladies. Even if one doesn’t understand Gujarati, this one is worth watching. Its still on, don’t miss it.

AMEY LAI GAYA, TAMEY RAHI GAYA:
This one has Sharman Joshi (who has acted in films like Style, Excuse Me, Shadi No. 1, etc.) in quadrupal roles!! Yes you’ve got it right! He plays 4 characters in the same play and the way he switches from one character to another is a treat to watch. He is a pretty talented actor. This one is also going on in Marathi and is called “Sahi Re Sahi”. That Marathi play is a world record holder of more than 500 shows in 365 days. Once again, don’t see it for the story line, see it for the acting and performance of its leading man!

CHITKAAR:
This one is a pretty old and isn’t running at present. It had Sujata Mehta in the lead role. She fabulously portrayed the character of a girl going from sanity to extreme insanity. I have heard that she got so involved with the character that she ultimately landed up needing some psychiatric treatment. This one was a marvelous performance.

2 Responses to “Some great performances in Gujarati Theatre (Dramas)”

  1. Deep Says:
    I personally like gujju drams…but yes some are bad but many are good..

    I liked lali lila but in some part I felt they are going over few things and acting has reached over acting but then it was quite ok but compare to this…AMEY LAI GAYA, TAMEY RAHI GAYA was just amazing…superb acting and it made everyone laugh like hell..

    I liked few more dramas too but my bad habit is..I cannot remember the names of dramas :( I always ask my mom the name before start of the drama haha

    Deep

  2. PiNkESH Says:
    i have always been tremendously exited being a part of theatre groups back home in Gujarat.. but right now as i m in toronto - canada for the study purpose i really miss that luck… being within the “life”..

    and ya if any body can give me any link here of toronto considering my hobby.. my love… i would be really greatful..

    till then Njoy..

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