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  • Natsamrat real story in marathi

    • Experiencing the life of a theatre artist through Natsamrat


    Natsamrat is the story of a popular Shakespearean actor Ganpat Ramchandra Belvalkar who retired from the theatre after receiving the honour of 'King of Theatre - Natsamrat'. He tries every bit to be a good father, however his wife and children felt that he has brought theatre to their home. Ganpat Rao had performed in plays like Othello, Julius Ceaser and other tragic plays of Shakespeare but couldn't find the connection of his real life with that of King Lear.The character was played by Dr Shri Ram Lagoo for the first time in 1970.

    “This play is dear to my heart I started working on it in the early days of my life. With this play, I have seen ups and downs in life and have overcome every challenge that came by. Today, it was staged for the 22nd time and it still feels like It was only yesterday when I started working on it. Although few actors keep changing, the challenge is to direct all at the same level" - Jayant Deshmukh, director

    - Jaiti Datta
    Pics: Vishesh Sharma

    Natsamrat

    For the Gujarati-language drama film, see Natsamrat (2018 film).

    2016 Indian film

    Natasamrat (transl.The King of Theater or The Emperor of Actors) is a 2016 IndianMarathi-languagedrama film starring Nana Patekar in the leading role. Based on a play of the same name written by playwright Kusumagraj, the film depicts the tragic family life of a stage actor who has retired from acting but is unable to forget his fond memories of theatre and the stage.

    It is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and produced by Nana Patekar and Vishwas Joshi under the banner of Great Maratha Entertainment, Gajanan Chitra and Fincraft Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. The film was officially released in India on 1 January 2016 and became the highest-grossing Marathi film at the time, until Sairat occupied that place. The film was remade in Gujarati in 2018 as Natsamrat, and in Telugu in 2023 as Rangamarthanda.

    Plot

    The film is a tragedy about a veteran theatre actor Ganpat Ramchandra Belwalkar, also known as, Appa (played by Nana Patekar) who has been an acclaimed theatre actor during his days, garnering fame and fortune by acting in plays based on various works, especially those of William Shakespeare. He wins the award and the highest title of Natsamrat.

    Subsequently, Appa bequeaths all of his wealth to his children. He never keeps anything to himself and expresses his views very frankly. He does not mind using expletives while expressing his views. Only his wife Kaveri (Medha Manjrekar), whom he fondly calls 'Sarkar', and his close friend Rambhau (Vikram Gokhale) are able to understand his nature. His daughter-in-law Neha (Neha Pendse) and son Makrand (Ajit Parab) do not seem to appreciate his frank nature, which at times causes embarrassing situations for them when they have visitors or when their daughter hurls expletives at school. The breaking point in their relationship comes when the

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    • Iconic ‘Natsamrat’ staged in Bhopal

    ‘Zindagi mein aaj hum hain, kal na honge…Lekin, kisi na kisi ke saamne sar jhukaane ki aadat dale rakhna’

    says the Ganpatrao from the iconic play Natsamrat which was staged in Hindi for the first time at Bharat Bhawan as a part of the two-day drama festival to celeberate the golden Jubliee of Rangayan theatre group. The play was originally written by VV Shrivadkar and it was translated into Hindi by Sacchidanand Joshi. The hindi version staged in Bhopal was directed by noted theatre director Jayant Deshmukh.Bharat Bhawan received a house full of audience to witness the spectacle of Natsamrat that propelled into mainstream with actor Nana Patekar portraying the angst ridden protagonist.

    Alok Chatterjee an eminent theatre artist from the city absolutely justified the role of the protagonist Ganpat Ramchandra Belwalkar, who is dubbed as the king of theatre. Chatterjee, who has also dedicated his entire life to theatre called the role “emotionally draining yet satisfying”. Talking about the protagonist Alok says, “He (Ganpatrao) was so used to his life under the spotlight, that when he retired his life disintegrates and he is left with only a box of memories from his days of fame to hold on to. The Shakespearean actor achieves the highest honour in theatre or natya because of his supreme skills, but as he tries to settle into an average life, he is unable to shed the the skin of the characters he used to play. His theatrics also get him into trouble spots with his immediate family”.

    While staging the play in Bhopal, director Jayant Deshmukh used a lot of Marathi flavour to give the audience a slice of the original play staged in 1970 where stalwart Marathi theatre artist Dr. Shreeram Lagooplayed the protagonist.

    Pics credit: Vishesh Sharma

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