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JVB-London is seeking participants who wish to take part in this program. All the informations about this play have been given below. JVB-London hopes that as many of you can take part on this auspicious occasion.
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Nala-Damayanti Play In English
To Be Held On Sunday, 25 November 2007 On The Festival Of Diwali.
Synopsis
Act I
A Swayamvar is held for Princess Damayanti of Kundalipur, one of the most beautiful women in the world and daughter of the wealthy Raja Bhimrath and Rani Pushpavati. Suitors from all over the world attend. Amongst them are eligible Princes Kuber, Nal, Vikram and Chandrapal. Damayanti is a devout follower of Bhagwan Jineshwara and in selecting her consort chooses to ask them a series of questions. She is impressed by Nal and his devotion to Bhagwan Jineshwara and chooses him as her husband.
They begin a blissful married life and Nal becomes the popular ruler of Kundalipur. One day, Nal’s brother Kuber who secretly desires Damayanti and the kingdom starts plotting to acquire both by deceit. He invites Nal to a game of dice. Gambling becomes a habit with Nal who one day gambles away his kingdom, and even Damayanti. Nal is sent into exile by Kuber but forced to release Damayanti who loyally accompanies her husband into the forest.
Act II
Nal and Damayanti spend many years filled with hardship in the jungle. Nal cannot bear to see his wife suffer any more and decides to walk away in the night. Damayanti loses her way but, one day, is found by royal maids by the banks of the river in Achalpur. They take her back to the palace where she finds work as the guardian of the temple dedicated to Bhagwan Jineshwara. When she is accused of stealing the Bhagwan’s jewels by the jealous princess, Damayanti is taken to the Queen Chandrayasha. At this time, Damayanti’s mother, who is visiting the Queen, recognises her beloved daughter. Damayanti is embraced and happily reunited with her parents. Nal, however, is forced to take on the guise of a hunchback to avoid recognition until he is ready to reveal himself.
Act III
Raja Bhimrath and Damayanti have no knowledge of Nal’s whereabouts. A visitor informs them of delicious Surya Pak being cooked in the court of Raja Ritupal and a mad elephant being overpowered. This arouses Damayanti’s suspicions that no one other than Nal could achieve such feats and she is determined to find him. To help her, Raja Bhimrath holds a false Swayamvar to lure Nal. Indeed, Nal arrives at the Swayamvar and reveals his true identity to Damayanti.
Cast
Nal x 2
Damayanti x 2
Prince Kuber
Raja Bhimrath
Rani Pushpavati
King of Achalpur
Queen Chandrayasha of Achalpur
Princess Chandravati of Achalpur
Nal’s Father
Bhil Raja
Senapati
Mantri
Prince Vikram Singh
Prince Chandrapal Singh
2 Princes for Swayamvar
2 Dasis
1 Friend
Audition
We are auditioning an Indian mythological drama on
- Thursday 14th June 7pm to 9pm
and - Sunday 17th June 10am to 12pm
at Jain Vishva Bharti, Sayer Centre, Oxgate Lane, Cricklewood London NW2 7JN. Telephone 020 8452 0913.
Participation of ladies and gents, boy and girls in the age [20 years to 50 years] is welcomed. Script is in English and will be provided during the audition. Selection will be strictly on merit. We look forward to seeing you there. All you need to bring with you is a recent photograph of yourself.
Jain Vishwa Bharati London
Sayer Centre
Oxgate Lane, Cricklewood
London NW2 7JN
Tel: 020 8452 0913