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Title
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CalAA, Alibaba Ani Chalishitale Chor (2017)
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Description
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Alibaba Ani Chalishitale Chor presents a contemporary Marathi social comedy structured around suspicion, gossip, and social pretense. Set during a private party hosted by a doctor in his forties, the evening takes an unexpected turn when the lights suddenly go out and guests hear the unmistakable sound of a kiss and a slap. When the lights come back, speculation spreads rapidly, exposing fragile egos and hidden tensions among the attendees. As accusations and rumors escalate, the host ultimately confesses that he staged the sounds himself, revealing the ease with which perception overtakes truth. The play examines middle-class morality, performative respectability, and the dynamics of rumor within tightly knit social circles.
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Date
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2017
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Director
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Vikram Watave
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Playwright
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Vivek Bele
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Location
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Cubberley Community Center Theater, Palo Alto
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Production Location
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CalAA
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Subject
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CalAA
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Identifier
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C12