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Tezpur, Nov 05:Veteran theatre legend and internationally acclaimed dramatist Aishwarya Kakoti, honoured with the prestigious Natasurya Award, celebrated her 82nd birthday in a truly artistic fashion — by gifting the people of Tezpur another remarkable stage production titled “Way of Return.”
Staged at Bhupen Hazarika Kalabhumi under the banner of United Artists, the play drew a large audience, mesmerised by Kakoti’s timeless storytelling. Way of Return explores the emotional turmoil within a family trapped in patriarchal thought. Through the story of a daughter suffering under her father’s mental pressure for not being a son, Kakoti delves into the still-existing social bias that values male heirs over daughters. The protagonist’s journey towards liberation, aided by friends, symbolises the modern generation’s fight for gender equality and mental freedom.
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The play was inaugurated by noted Assamese actor Dinesh Das, with retired professor Purneswar Nath and social worker Rishiraj Kaudinya formally opening the event. Before the performance, a tribute was paid to late music icon Zubeen Garg, marking an emotional moment for the audience. The event also saw several prominent personalities, including Nayan Prasad, being specially honoured for their contribution to art and culture.
The evening, hosted by journalist Arnav Nath, was attended by members of the Sonitpur Journalists’ Union, representatives from Dibrugarh’s Amolapatti Natya Mandir, Assam Natya Sammilan’s Mrigen Bora, and actress Mansi Chaliha Deka, among others. The stellar cast featured Bhupen Sharma, Pradip Sharma, Jaydeep Sharma, Taj Hussain, Rajib Sharma, Jaydeep Bora, Darshana Bailung, Mansi Chaliha Deka, and Jagriti Kaudinya, along with child artists Priyanshu Sharma, Manas Sharma, and Keyanchi Bhardwaj.
With music by Diganta Bhuyan and lighting by Dibyajyoti Nath, Way of Return kept the audience captivated till the final scene. The thunderous applause at the end stood as proof that Aishwarya Kakoti’s creative spark continues to shine brightly even at 82, offering Tezpur a thought-provoking theatrical experience that blended artistry with social reflection.
