Juloos

Set in the backdrop of a strained political and social environment, Juloos by Indian playwright Badal Sircar is the story of a common man’s personal dilemma over moral actions. At the forefront is the story of a man Munna and the various stages of his life as he tries to find his way back to a place, a place he used to once call home. The play also traces the events that occur during a juloos, a synonym for protest, caused by the common public to bring up a cause, often influenced by those in authority having vested interests. The various rhythms and shapes of a juloos forms the basis of the search Munna embarks on. A symbol of hope and identity, Munna always tries to look a little further beyond the bend, for answers to the many questions he has. Questions about individual identity, thoughts, personal freedom and even death, that stay with him even as he grows old.