Hops for Harmony

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF INDIAN THEATERENJOY SHOWS OF BEST LOCAL TALENTS: The festival will offer a wide range of theatrical experiences that will transport you to the vibrant world of Indian theater. CELEBRATE DIVERSITY: Get ready to be captivated by the authentic stories and performances that reflect the diverse and rich culture of the region. A VARIETY OF PERFORMANCES: Experience a diverse range of engaging and thought-provoking theaters. INTERACTIVE SESSIONS: Get hands-on experience and learn from professionals at our interactive sessions. EXCITING EVENTS: Join us for a variety of exciting events celebrating the cultural diversity of India. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Aabaha Samman Award Giving Ceremony TBD (Bengali) – ECTA, NJ The Cloud-Capped Star: Theater Group: Aabaha (Atlanta, GA) Playwright: Ujjwal Chattopadhyay Direction: Kallol Nandi Talents (on stage): Akashleena Sayed, Amartya Banerjee, Amartya Samaddar, Anirban Ghosh, Harpriya Kaur, Kaustabh Datta, Kaushik Datta, Mahuya Mandal, Sarbani Samadder, Subhadeep Ghosh, Suduti Lahiri, and more. Talents (off stage): Ambarish Mitra (Light), Sudipta Samanta (Audio), Saugata Mandal (Video), Deepashree Nagathihalli Shivaramaiah (Stage Manager), Richa Samanta (Emcee), and Banhi Nandi (Production Manager). Language: Bengali Runtime: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Synopsis: Based on Ritwik Ghatak’s acclaimed film and the original novel by Shaktipada Rajguru, Meghe Dhaka Tara is a haunting portrayal of sacrifice, displacement, and resilience in post-Partition Bengal. At the heart of the story is Neeta, a young woman who becomes the emotional and financial backbone of her refugee family after they flee to Kolkata following the Partition of India. Despite her own dreams and desires—for love, education, and a life of her own—Neeta silently endures exploitation and betrayal by those closest to her. Her sacrifices go unnoticed as she is gradually consumed by duty, until a breaking point comes too late. This deeply human tale explores the tragic cost of selflessness, the destructive nature of dependency, and the silent erosion of identity. Rich with symbolism, poetry, and pain, Meghe Dhaka Tara is a timeless narrative that continues to resonate with generations forced to choose between self and society. At First Glance: Theater Group: ENAD (Boston, MA) Playwright and Direction: Shanto Ghosh Talents (on stage): Mousumi Dey and Shanto Ghosh. Talents (off stage): Ambarish Mitra (Light), Sudipta Samanta (Audio) Language: Bengali Runtime: 50 Minute Cold Continues: Theater Group: Performing Arts Community of Atlanta Playwright: K. P. Saxena Direction: Sandhya Saxena Bhagat Talents (on stage): coming soon Talents (off stage): Ambarish Mitra (Light), Sudipta Samanta (Audio) Language: Hindi Runtime: 45 Minutes Click Here to Buy Tickets [https://aabaha.ticketspice.com/aabaha-art-and-theater-festival-2025]