Nagpur : Khasdar Mahotsav’s presentation of Mega Play ‘Rashtra Purush Atal’, by Prayas Bahuudeshiya Sanstha Nagpur showcased the dynamism of former Prime Minister late Atal Behari Vajpayee, who probably was born with a mission to propagate true ideology of Hindusim, one family policy and patriotism of highest order.
The play showed the rise of Atalji as a boy in his school uniform, mourning the suspicious death of Chandrashekhar Azad and his taking up cudgels to unify people to fight the British. He met Guruji Golwalkar and joined Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) in 1942 at Lucknow in a RSS Camp. His poetic capability, burning desire to do something for the nation and the propagation of Hindu Ideology impressed Guruji.
Atalji’s rise in the form of a young firebrand leader whose powerful oratory became voice of the people, that challenged the British and also became a way of expression in the Parliament that exposed wrong policies of the Government.
The suspicious death of Pt Deendayal Upadhyay once again provided the trigger to make Atalji rise and take up the party’s interest. Subsequent episodes showed the unseating of Indira Gandhi, the declaration of emergency when RSS leaders were put behind bars.
Lifting of Emergency led to re-election and forming of Janata Party under Morarji Desai, that did not last long and Janata Party was split. This led Vajpayee, Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and senior party leaders to form Bharatiya Janata Party and declaring Vajpayee as the Party leader. The rest is history.
Vinod Raut has done extremely well in portraying Vajpayee’s style, specially while speaking. Anil Palkar as Guriji Golwalkar shows his classy versatility in presenting various personalities. Voice over by Vinod Purohit, was superb. His baritone showing deep understanding of Atalji’s pauses, while speaking or presenting a poem.
Earlier, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari felicitated ex-servicemen, hailing from the city, who had put in yeoman service while serving in the Army, Air Force and Navy. Former Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Shirish Deo was felicitated with a shawl, shrifal and a memento. Also felicitated were Col J S Bhandari (Retd), Col Anurag Gupta (Retd), Retired JCO’s Hav Sudhakarrao More, Sergeant Manohar Bhatkulkar, Hav Vilas Dawne, ex-servicemen from India Navy Sanjay Tiwari, Leena Belkhode, freedom fighters Yadaorao Devgade, and Narayanrao Gode.
Also felicitated were Producer Shakti Thakur, Director Priyanka Thakur and playwright Ranjana Chitale.
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