As per the title, Manshaa Ki Shaadi is about Manshaa's wedding. The stage is set for her to marry the guy chosen by her parents. Like every mother, Dulaari (Aarti Tiwari) is hell-bent in ensuring that everything goes as per plan.
Hence, she personally checks every development, right from the decorations to the food arrangements to the stay of the large number of guests. In other words, it is impossible for Dulaari to stay at one place, although her husband and Manshaa's father is taking things likely.
But just moments before the wedding, a shocking twist takes place which freezes Dulaari. How will she solve the problem? The bigger question is, will she be able to?
Written by Ketki Pandit and directed by Zameer Kamble, Manshaa Ki Shaadi, which is a solo act, starts off with the wedding festivities. Despite the stage being almost empty, the scene of a wedding house is brought alive in front of you. You feel the presence of a very Rajshri Production-like scenario in front of you.
But of course, it all changes after the major twist. If by the title and the promotional material you felt this is going to be a wedding play, you will be mistaken pretty quickly.
The shift in tale and its consequences are handled with finesse as Dulaari struggles to improve the situation but doesn't give up.
Much to your surprise, Manshaa Ki Shaadi ends with a progressive message. It tries to bridge the gap between the older and newer generations. But more importantly, the play encourages one to come out of the 'log kya kahenge' syndrome.
Although this is a story of a mother and daughter, it will be relatable even to the duo of father and son simply because Indian parents are obsessed with the wedding of their child or children.
In a solo play of around one hour, it is of utmost importance for the script to not only be watertight but also gripping. This is exactly what writer Ketki Pandit has brought to the table here. As mentioned before, the wedding scenario is brought in front of you despite it not being there. The icing on the cake is the continuous humour.
No matter how great the content is, a solo act depends wholly on the actor to do the final justice to it. Aarti Tiwari has done that stupendously. She has literally lived the character and the different emotions that come with it. Her way of interacting with the audience deserves special mention.
As far as the minuses are concerned, Dulaari should have shown a degree of shock when the twist occurs. Although the idea is to keep the play light-hearted, a little moment of shock could have been gelled in.
This is not a major issue though. Overall, Manshaa Ki Shaadi is entertaining and thought-provoking, especially for parents.
Writer: Ketki Pandit
Director: Zameer Kamble
Cast: Aarti Tiwari
Review by: Keyur Seta
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