Bhubaneswar: Theatre lovers in Bhubaneswar are in for an entertaining evening as Last Over, an urban situational Hindi comedy play, will be staged at the Railway Auditorium here November 6. Organised by Zain Foundation Trust as a part of their annual fundraiser to support people living with autism spectrum disorder, the play will be presented from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Produced by Coconut Theatre, Last Over is written by Abhishek Pattnaik and directed by Suketu Shah.
Set against the high-voltage backdrop of an India-Pakistan Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s in London, the play explores family relationships, cultural differences and cricket fever through a series of hilarious situations. The story revolves around newlyweds Sunny Arora, an Indian, and Zubaina Kazmi, a Pakistani, who have secretly tied the knot and are working in catering for the much-anticipated cricket final.
Their carefully guarded secret faces an unexpected challenge when their cricket-obsessed fathers arrive unannounced at their London home, desperately seeking tickets to the sold-out match. The situation takes a comic turn as the fathers’ traditional outlook, inter-faith prejudices, sporting obsession and hidden hypocrisies collide with the reality of their children’s relationship. What follows is a series of misunderstandings, witty exchanges and unexpected revelations, offering a humorous take on social divisions and the unifying power of cricket.
Veteran actors Rakesh Bedi and Ananth Mahadevan play the fathers, Jasjit Arora and Nazir Kazmi, respectively. Abhishek Pattnaik portrays Sunny Arora, while Gunjan Malhotra will play Zubaina Kazmi. Zachary Coffin and Yashaswee Gandhi are also part of the ensemble. Blending humour with contemporary social themes, Last Over promises an entertaining theatrical experience, using the shared passion for cricket to explore relationships, prejudices and the absurdities of everyday life. Orissa POST and Dharitri are the print media partners for the event.
