The Show Goes On
Natak Jari Hai
Synopsis
What does it mean to perform socialist ‘agit-prop’ theatre in India in a globalized era of increasing intolerance and inequality? Natak Jari Hai is a documentary about JANAM (The People’s Theatre Front), the little theatre group that never stopped performing in the face of dramatic political transformation and personal tragedy. The film explores the motivations and ideals of the JANAM actors and their vision of resistance and change as they perform their ‘People’s Theatre’ in diverse parts of India. It brings to life the world of socialist theatre through the words of JANAM’s members, and through a reflective portrayal of the group’s greatest tragedy - the assassination of its convenor Safdar Hashmi in 1989.
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- Director
- Lalit Vachani
- Original Title
- Natak Jari Hai
- Country of Origin
- India
- Release Date
- 01/01/2005
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
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Lalit Vachani
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Lalit Vachani
Director
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What is The Show Goes On about?
What does it mean to perform socialist ‘agit-prop’ theatre in India in a globalized era of increasing intolerance and inequality? Natak Jari Hai is a documentary about JANAM (The People’s Theatre Front), the little theatre group that never stopped performing in the face of dramatic political transformation and personal tragedy. The film explores the motivations and ideals of the JANAM actors and their vision of resistance and change as they perform their ‘People’s Theatre’ in diverse parts of India. It brings to life the world of socialist theatre through the words of JANAM’s members, and through a reflective portrayal of the group’s greatest tragedy - the assassination of its convenor Safdar Hashmi in 1989.
Who directed The Show Goes On?
The Show Goes On was directed by Lalit Vachani.
Who stars in The Show Goes On?
The principal cast of The Show Goes On includes Safdar Hashmi.
When was The Show Goes On released and how long is it?
The Show Goes On was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.