The Playwright
Acharya Atre has a special place in the history of Marathi theater.
He wrote a total of 22 plays. He created a new tradition of comedic drama. The plays 'Satashang Namaskar', Morunchi Mawshi, 'Bhalena Khee Bhadi', 'Bhumacha Bhopala' are considered as evergreen. Analloyed humour is a special feature of these plays. 'To Me Nhavech', an excellent drama became very big. He has even written dark themed plays such as 'Udyacha Sansar'.
Some famous plays by Acharya Atre
To Mee Navhech (That's not me) is a classic Marathi play written by Acharya Atre based on the court case of Madhav Kazi, who was an active criminal in the year 1955-1960.
To Mee Navech is probably the first play in the world where the same actor has to do five completely different roles, not to merely add to novelty value or as a stunt, but because the story demands it.
To Mee Navhech was also among the first Marathi plays to make use of the Revolving Stage between two scenes. This is also translated in many regional languages.
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Moruchi Mavshi is a Marathi play written by playwright Pralhad Keshav Atre based on the English play "Charley's Aunt". The play is a light hearted comedy.
Singing and dancing are used here to good effect laced with comedy. The main highlight of the play was 'Tang ting tinga', a song from the play where Chavan is at his best - dancing, jumping, playing games in a sari.
It's the same play which has inspired Govinda's drag act in Aunty No. 1 (1998)
