SHAKTIMAAN INSTITUTE OF ACTING presents “Premiyon Ki Wapsi”: A Satirical Take on Love and Society
“Premiyon Ki Wapsi” is based on the work of Harishankar Parsai, one of India’s most respected satirical writers. Parsai was known for using humour to speak hard truths about society, family pressure, and moral rules. His stories never attacked people directly but exposed social habits through wit and irony. Written decades ago, his work still feels fresh today because the problems he talked about. He had written on control over love, fear of society, and lack of freedom. These are still present. This play carries forward that sharp thinking. It is reminding audiences how old ideas continue to shape modern lives. Shaktimaan Institute of Acting, along with Prem Rangmanch, brings this stage adaptation to life in Mumbai. The show will be performed on 20 December at Veda Chaubara, Versova. It will have free entry for audiences. The aim is clear. They want that theatre should be for everyone, not just a few. The organisers invite students, families, and young theatre lovers to experience meaningful drama by keeping the entry free. The production also reflects the institute’s long standing effort to promote serious theatre. They are also giving young actors a platform to perform strong, message-driven stories. At the heart of “Premiyon Ki Wapsi” is a young couple deeply in love but surrounded by resistance from family and society. Their emotions are pure, but the rules around them are harsh. The play shows how love before marriage is often treated as a crime, not a feeling. Through everyday situations and simple dialogue, the audience sees how constant pressure breaks the confidence of young minds. The lovers are not shown as rebels. But they are shown as ordinary people asking for acceptance. This makes the story relatable for anyone who has faced judgment for personal choices. The most striking part of the play begins after the tragic death of the lovers. The play doesn’t stop at sorrow. The story moves into a satirical world after death. Even there, society continues to judge, control, and label people. This creative turn makes the audience laugh, but the laughter carries discomfort. It questions whether social rules ever allow freedom, even beyond life. The humour is light but the message given is heavy. This section reflects Parsai’s signature style. His style has always been using comedy to show how deep rooted social hypocrisy truly is. The play is directed and adapted by Prem Sinha. The play stays true to the original spirit while speaking to today’s audience. The direction keeps the pace engaging, mixing humour with emotion smoothly. The actors deliver disciplined and honest performances, making each scene feel real. There is no overacting, only clear expression and strong timing. As a production by Shaktimaan Institute of Acting and Prem Rangmanch, the play also highlights the importance of meaningful theatre. It shows that drama can entertain while also pushing society to think, reflect, and slowly change.
Nidhi Mishra
“Premiyon Ki Wapsi” is based on the work of Harishankar Parsai, one of India’s most respected satirical writers. Parsai was known for using humour to speak hard truths about society, family pressure, and moral rules. His stories never attacked people directly but exposed social habits through wit and irony. Written decades ago, his work still feels fresh today because the problems he talked about. He had written on control over love, fear of society, and lack of freedom. These are still present. This play carries forward that sharp thinking. It is reminding audiences how old ideas continue to shape modern lives.
Shaktimaan Institute of Acting, along with Prem Rangmanch, brings this stage adaptation to life in Mumbai. The show will be performed on 20 December at Veda Chaubara, Versova. It will have free entry for audiences. The aim is clear. They want that theatre should be for everyone, not just a few. The organisers invite students, families, and young theatre lovers to experience meaningful drama by keeping the entry free. The production also reflects the institute’s long standing effort to promote serious theatre. They are also giving young actors a platform to perform strong, message-driven stories.
At the heart of “Premiyon Ki Wapsi” is a young couple deeply in love but surrounded by resistance from family and society. Their emotions are pure, but the rules around them are harsh. The play shows how love before marriage is often treated as a crime, not a feeling. Through everyday situations and simple dialogue, the audience sees how constant pressure breaks the confidence of young minds. The lovers are not shown as rebels. But they are shown as ordinary people asking for acceptance. This makes the story relatable for anyone who has faced judgment for personal choices.
The most striking part of the play begins after the tragic death of the lovers. The play doesn’t stop at sorrow. The story moves into a satirical world after death. Even there, society continues to judge, control, and label people. This creative turn makes the audience laugh, but the laughter carries discomfort. It questions whether social rules ever allow freedom, even beyond life. The humour is light but the message given is heavy. This section reflects Parsai’s signature style. His style has always been using comedy to show how deep rooted social hypocrisy truly is.
The play is directed and adapted by Prem Sinha. The play stays true to the original spirit while speaking to today’s audience. The direction keeps the pace engaging, mixing humour with emotion smoothly. The actors deliver disciplined and honest performances, making each scene feel real. There is no overacting, only clear expression and strong timing. As a production by Shaktimaan Institute of Acting and Prem Rangmanch, the play also highlights the importance of meaningful theatre. It shows that drama can entertain while also pushing society to think, reflect, and slowly change.
