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Ansh Theatre Group's MANUSHYA

19 September 2026 at 5:00 pmPrithvi TheatreMumbai
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Experience a deeply philosophical drama at "MANUSHYA," a compelling live play presented by the acclaimed Ansh Theatre Group at the legendary Prithvi Theatre in Juhu, Mumbai. Taking place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, this engaging 2-hour production tracks a thinker named Phadke who decides to break away from social norms by unleashing his inner clown. Priced flat at ₹400, the Hindi-language show features a traditional intermission layout, welcoming curious theatregoers aged 6 and above to witness the complex familial consequences of his radical choices.

Delve into an intense, thought-provoking examination of human nature and societal filters with the experimental staging of "Ansh Theatre Group's MANUSHYA," coming to Mumbai’s historic cultural landmark, the Prithvi Theatre. Scheduled for a prime weekend showcase on Saturday, 19 September 2026, this comprehensive 2-hour live drama promises local art lovers a visually arresting and emotionally raw narrative layout. Delivered entirely in fluent Hindi, the immersive performance is split neatly by a standard theatre interval, targeting family audiences with a comfortable entry maturity barrier of 6 years and older.

The core concept of the script centres on Phadke, an eccentric thinker who comes to firmly believe that every single individual harbours a hidden clown within themselves. Driven by this profound internal philosophy, he takes the radical step to actively untether his own persona, choosing to let his raw, unedited clown out into the real world. The narrative tracks the psychological reasons behind his bizarre choice while exploring the heavy, chaotic, and unexpected consequences his behavioural transformation inflicts upon his immediate family unit. Conceived as an essential creative progression after authoring monumental biographical scripts on world-altering icons like Gandhi, Krishna, Buddha, and Ram, the playwright delivers a deeply intimate look at ordinary human existence—making the title MANUSHYA a powerful exploration of the ultimate human condition. 

With spectator entry tickets priced flat at a highly reasonable baseline of just ₹400, this organised studio production offers outstanding value for alternative art fans close to home. It stands out as an unmissable evening plan for literature students, local family groups, and solo theatre practitioners who want to experience high-impact ensemble acting that challenges conventional societal frameworks live on a modern stage layout.

When

19 September 2026 at 5:00 pm

Ends 19 September 2026 at 7:00 pm

Where

Prithvi Theatre

20, Juhu Rd, Janki Kutir, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India

Mumbai, India

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Language: HindiAges 6+Duration: 2 hrs

Organizer: Ansh Theatre Group

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Artists

Makarand Deshpande

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Born in Dahanu, Maharashtra, Makarand began his creative journey in the college theater circuit before making his Bollywood acting debut with a minor role in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). Over the decades, he became cinema's quintessential "eccentric" supporting actor, stealing scenes in landmark films like Satya (1998), Sarfarosh (1999), Swades (2004), and the international action feature Monkey Man (2024). Despite his extensive filmography, his truest allegiance remains to the stage. In 1993, he co-founded the legendary Ansh Theatre Group alongside actor Kay Kay Menon, subsequently penning and directing over 50 short plays and 40 full-length scripts.
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