‘Rupem Bhangar Magi Naim’

Parental love towards children is incomparable

by J P Pereira (Navhind Times)

Comedian Dominick and Luis Bachan’s latest presentation ‘Rupem Bhangar Magi Naim’ is a tale of love showered on children by the parents, the ungratefulness from the children and the victory that can be achieved in most situations through love and in others, with a hard slap.Albert and Fatu is an elderly couple with a wayward son, Eddie. The parents are poor, all their savings were spent on the treatment of the son, when he was a baby. Now that they have no money, the son ill-treats them and makes demands.
George and Dolla are the other couple, well off and pampering their only son with gifts, money and love as well. George is loved by his neighbours as he does everyone a lot of good. He manages to put Eddie right but his own son......well, the rest is to be watched on stage in this engrossing and entertaining play which has been presented very well.

A good script highlighting various social issues and evils in our society is stylishly directed by Dominic. The appropriate setting and the light effects enhance the quality of the production with the well chosen cast putting up fine performances. Dolla is wonderful as the pampering mother who loves her husband and son as well as the bickering neighbours. Watch her as she awaits outside the ICU in the hospital, where her husband is admitted, Simply Superb! Luiza as Fatu puts her all in the role.

Pradeep Naik gives another brilliant performance as George especially when he displays disappointment in his son. Rupesh Jogle is perfect as the wayward son. His acting and dialogue delivery is great. Francis de Tuem is the rich man’s son and performs well in his first major role. The cast also has Albert as Albert, Andrew and Leslie as friends, and Millie as the school teacher.
As expected in Dominick’s plays, the comedy is packed with humorous situations. From the first entry that Luis Bachan makes along with Succorine and later Dominick as the
bald tailor with Mathew, the fun never ends keeping the audience roiling with Laughter.
Carlito backs the singers with some well arranged music and Xavier’s drumming is great. Andrew sings the opening song to introduce the play. There are solos, duets and trios by various singers including Luiza, Dolla, Andrew, Albert, Mathew, Luis, Dominick, Willie and Leslie. One solo rendered by Francis de Tuem stands out for the courage and guts displayed in the lyrics by the singer.
A wonderful presentation that has to be seen by the whole family. Don’t miss it