Bhubaneswar: Eminent theatre director Sachi Das, now in his 90s, had created a wave of sort in this City at Rabindra Mandap in 1974 with his play Nila Akasha Dura Banani. He was the director and playwright and also enacted a key role in the play. In a first, the viewers were introduced to present day ‘item number’ at that time and the artistes were brought from other states.
In a bid to recreate the magic of Das and to honour him, Sai Vidyadhar Charitable Trust of Bhubaneswar, Friday presented the same play here at Rabindra Mandap amid thunderous applause from the viewers. The legendary director was present on the occasion to witness the drama.
The play, about the sacrosanct love between a couple, was directed by young director Abakash Mishra.
The artistes who performed on stage included Karunakar, Biranchi, Chandrasekhar, Manas, Ankita and Ananya. Kailash Senapati scored the music.
Bari MLA Sunanda Das, BMC Mayor Sulochana Das and journalist Kishre Dwivedi were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
Several drama directors were felicitated at the event.