Beewion Ka Madarsaa

Beewion Ka Madarsa is a Hindi-language theatrical production presented by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in collaboration with Ank Theatre Group, as part of Stage 50 – The Dinesh Thakur Legacy Festival, celebrating 50 years of Ank Theatre Group.

Adapted from Molière’s 17th-century French comedy L’École des femmes (The School for Wives), the play follows Haneef Mohammed, a man who has avoided marriage because he believes women are unfaithful. He eventually decides to arrange a marriage with Husnara, the young woman he has raised to become his bride.

However, his plans are disrupted when a younger suitor enters the picture. Relying on his wealth, experience and the assistance of his servants, Haneef attempts to outwit his romantic rival. The story unfolds through misunderstandings, schemes and comic situations.

Creative Team:

• Adaptation: Balraj Pandit and Surekha Sikri

• Direction: Atul Mathur

• Design: Dinesh Thakur

• Dance Design: Tanushree Gupta

• Lighting Design: Aman Gupta

• Costume Design: Richa Sharad

Cast: Priita Mathur Thakur, Aman Gupta, Shankar Iyer, Sonal Mathur, Ashish Saleem, Raveesh Kumar, Ajay Chourey and Atul Mathur.

The 120-minute production brings a classic European comedy into an Urdu-adapted Indian theatrical context, offering audiences an evening of humour, romantic rivalry and theatrical storytelling.