SWATANTRA Theater and Academy of Performing Arts
"Qualitative Exploration of the Creative Process of Actors"
हम भारतीय है और हमारे हर काम, राष्ट्रीयता के साथ है।
हम अपने देश को समृद्ध और सचेत करने के लिए सबसे मजबूत उपकरण के साथ धन्य हैं, जो "थिएटर" और "फिल्म" है।
कला का काम समाज में संतुलन बनाए रखना हैं और इस प्रक्रिया में अभिनेता मुख्य भूमिका निभाते हैं l
To rekindle the dying art form of 'Hindi Theater', Mr. Abhijeet Choudhary (Founder and Director) established “SWATANTRA THEATRE" in Pune in the year 2006. Today, with great endurance it stands on a pedestal channeled towards contemporary notions and social issues. Co founder of Swatantra Theatre Is Miss Dhanashree Heblikar and Yuwaraj Shah.
Since its inception, Swatantra Theater, one of the leading Hindi Theatre groups in Pune, has endeavored to entertain the audience with humorous, social, and contemporaneous plays and has been invited by leading Festivals and Institutions including the National School of Drama's Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2019-2020, Armed Forces Medical College's Silhouettes, Deccan Literature Fest, Film and Television Institute of India, National Defence Academy, IIT - GUWAHATI- Alcheringa, MOOD- I- IIT MUMBAI, IIT- ROORKEE, Symbiosis Colleges of Media and Communication, etc. The group has produced several Hindi productions which include innovative and exclusive production value, contemporary aesthetics, and unique, contemporary content that have been the attributes of each Swatantra Theater production. Including 128 ONLINE LIVE PLAYS during Pandemic COVID-19. from March 2020 to July 2021.
WHAT'S NEW
PUNE, September 14, 2025 — In celebration of Hindi Diwas, Swatantra Theatre and the IISER Pune Hindi Club are proud to announce a special evening of back-to-back theatrical performances. The event, which aims to celebrate the richness of Hindi language, literature, and culture, will take place today, September 14, at the C.V. Raman Auditorium, IISER Pune, starting at 6 p.m.
Panchi Aise Aate Hain: Originally a Marathi play by Vijay Tendulkar, this work portrays the arrival of a stranger in a middle-class family and the circumstances that unfold, presented with a mix of humor and humanity.
Aadhe Adhure: A timeless classic by Mohan Rakesh, this play is a landmark in Hindi theatre. It was instrumental in shifting the focus of Hindi drama towards the realities and internal conflicts of the urban middle class. The story revolves around Savitri, a working woman who is dissatisfied with her life and relationships, eventually realizing that completeness is elusive. The play skillfully portrays the complexities of family life, social pressures, and human relationships with unparalleled psychological depth and realistic dialogue.
Producer: Yuwaraj Shah Creative Director: Dhanashree Heblikar Director: Abhijeet Choudhary
Children's Theatre Festival on 5th -6th June -2025
Veeranganaye Stories of brave women of India
5th June Day-1 Ahilyadevi Holkar,Savitribai Phule, Fatima begum, ChandroTomar
6th June Day-2 Kittur Chennamma, Anandibai Joshi, Irawati karwe, Kanaklata Barua
Produced by : Yuwaraj Shah
Direction : Dhanashree Heblikar - Abhijeet Choudhary
TICKETS at BOOKMYSHOW Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskritik Bhavan Ghole road Pune
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Mohan Rakesh Centenary Year Theatre Festival- 17th- 18th May at FTII -PUNE
2 Days ll 3 Plays |l In Conversation with Padmashree Ram Gopal Bajaj
Swatantra Theatre will be celebrating legendary writer Mohan Rakesh 's 100th Birth Year with a unique conversation with Padmasree Awardee Ram Gopal Bajaj Ex Director (NSD).
Mohan Rakesh A modern Hindi writer and one of the foremost dramatists of post-independence India. Alongside contemporaries like Dharamvir Bharati and Vijay Tendulkar, he played a crucial role in revitalizing Indian theatre, moving it away from mythological and historical themes toward contemporary, psychological, and humanist concerns. His writing is marked by emotional depth, layered characters, and a nuanced exploration of relationships and identity.
17th May , 4.30 pm 17th May , 6.45 pm 18th May , 12.30 pm 18th May , 5.00 pm
ASHADH KA EK DIN RANG SAMWAD With AADHE ADHURE TAJMAHL KA TENDER
(Click for Tickets) RAMGOPAL BAJAJ (Click for tickets) (Click for tickets) Written by Mohan Rakesh ( ENTRY FREE for this conversation) Written by Mohan Rakesh Written by Ajay Shukla
Produced by: Yuwaraj Shah Creative Director: Dhanashree Heblikar Directed by : Abhijeet Choudhary
Main Theatre, FTII, Law College Road, Pune Donar Passes @ BOOKMYSHOW 9767178857, 8329696186
TAJMAHAL KA TENDER : 5th feb 2025 , 9.45 pm
A satirical comedy play on Public Demand Written by AJAY SHUKLA
Swatantra Theatre's Most Celebrated Play
Ticket Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/taj-mahal-ka-tender/ET00430566
More than two decades back, Ajay Shukla`s “Taj Mahal Ka Tender” won its writer both the Sahitya Kala Parishad
and the Mohan Rakesh Samman. Since then, the play has seen countless performances all over. Its biting wit throws a powerful punch and remains, despite the passage of years, both relevant and well-loved.
Music : Dhanashree Heblikar
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah, Directed By Abhijeet Choudhary
Venue : Balgandharva Rangamandir, JM Road Pune 5th feb 2025, 9.45pm
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Swatantra Theater's Children Theater Program
Children Acting/ Theatre WorkShop
1Month 21st Dec 2023-21st jan 2024
Venue: Swatantra Theatre, Deccan Area, Pune
As we all know Theater is in itself a strong tool and a powerful medium to bring out the best in their personality. It helps to shed inhibitions and teaches the power of decision making helping to bring confidence.
At Swatantra we have developed the modules in such a way that we introduce and train them into the entire horizon of Theater. Acting, writing, Direction, Stage management, Art Direction which involves painting, crafting, creating something new with the coordination of the team towards one goal and ultimately introducing them to good Indian Literature are covered.
We have previously conducted 3D Theater mask Making, Basic Make up sessions too. It is surely about exploring these different areas and choosing their area of interest. The by-product of such sessions have been improved concentration, focus and the overcoming the challenges of working in a dynamic team with harmony. Theater is Live but it is also a reflection of life. Children will later perform in a professional Stage performance based on the works of an Indian Author. The play making process too is entirely driven by children with the help of expert guidance. And audiences in the past witnessed the magic! Be it ' Turning Pages' based on Sudha Murthy's works or 'Malgudi Days' based on RK Laxman's works, 'Robindra Sansar' on Rabindranath Tagore's works or Dadasaheb Phalke, Sant Tukaram which were biographical plays have stunned the audiences.
This program is going to be special because parents and children both have been waiting to come to Theater and experience the joy in person.
REGISTRATION STARTED - LIMITED SEAT - 1st Come 1st Basis.
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3 Day Swatantra Theatre's PANCHTANTRA by Children
Children Theatre Festival 7th , 8th , 9th June 2024 Adaptation of VISHNU SHARMA
Swatantra Theatre is all set to present a grand Children’s Theater Festival on the 7th, 8th, and 9th of June 2024 based on the stories of Panchatantra.The newest on 15th May 24 that Panchantantra along with Ramcharitmanas has been added among 20 items from the Asia Pacific region that have been inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Regional Register for the 2024 cycle. This brought more and more enthusiasm amongst children and the entire team.This festival will feature about 50 children, aged 6-15, bringing to life the timeless stories of the Panchatantra.
Panchatantra, one of India's oldest literary works, is known for imparting life wisdom and moral lessons. Authored by Vishnu Sharma, it remains integral to the upbringing of children in India, instilling values and wisdom through its engaging narratives. Swatantra Theatre aims to merge this classic literature with the dynamic medium of theater, providing a rich learning experience for the participating children.
Children involved in the festival receive comprehensive training in various aspects of theater, including acting, costumes, music, lighting, and stage management. They work closely with mentors who specialize in children's theater, gaining valuable skills and experience. The process involves not only artistic training but also attention to the children's physical and mental sensitivities.
The theater experience at Swatantra is designed to build confidence, enhance personality, and improve expression. The children study the concept of Navrasa, exploring different emotions and performing assignments on notable figures like Dadasaheb Phalke. They also engage in writing, poetry, scene creation, and improvisational theatre Past projects in the ongoing program have included presentations on short stories and environmental themes, entirely directed, acted, and executed by the children.
In preparation for the festival, the children initially practice for five hours a day, which gradually increases to 8-10 hours as the festival approaches. This rigorous schedule helps them understand the value of hard work and perseverance.
The festival will showcase 13 Panchatantra stories, directed by Abhijeet Choudhary and Dhanashree Heblikar, with a team of 20 mentors guiding the young performers. This collaboration promises a vibrant and enriching experience, celebrating the intersection of ancient literature and contemporary theater.
Cast (upto age group 15 years) : Kaushik Bang, Panache Bang, Anshuman Mahajan, Arihant Sindhwani, Smayan Rana, Arohi Shah, Ayra Pareek, Varda Karajgikar, Riya Bhairavkar, Ahanya Parikh, Sashel Jaiswal, Divit Jagatram, Aarya Shewale, Devika Gogari, Dirgharth Ramteke, Khushi Choudhary, Gatik Sirohia, Reva Shingate, Kaushal Patne, Siya Swani, Ashvika Kale, Vihaan Sonde, Aayansh Akhade, Krisha Sheth, Shaurya Rajput, Manvik Sharma, Meet Joshi, Drishti Joshi, Anshum Mekha, Anvee Mekha, Divyanka Sarda, Reva Meher, Ovi Choudhary, Om Choudhary, Likhit Doshi, Radha Tambe, Parshvi Gadiya, Hiya Shah, Noyah Rathod, Gitansh Rathod, Swara Pendse, Dhreev Mehta, , Vrisha Vora , Agastya Gupta, Kavya Dand, Pranshi Mantri, Mishka Mantri, Princee Bagade, Preya Mehta, Sujata Meshram, Rishabh Meshram, Shabda Dayal, Anvi Deshmukh, Rajveer Sanghvi, Kiyansh Lakhotiya, Nitya Toshniwal, Viha Game, Suhaani Purwar, Shaivi Mantri, Ojaswi Tarawade and Avikaa Choudhary
Mentors : Prashant Gowda, Rishikesh Dhaskate, Kushal Shahane, Pravesh Sakore, Moksha Shah, Sarakshi Puranik, Huzaif Khan, Kirti Kadam, Mrunali Phapale, Rahul Kine, Robin Singh, Sumit Tupare, Tanisha Joglekar, Vyom Riccharia, Asha Shinde, Abhijit Patil, Ridhima Pandey, Devashree Pawar
Publicity Design: Vedansh Tiwari Lights: Ashwin Sharma and Pravesh
Set : Prashant Gowda, Robin Singh, Abhijit Patil Music Arrangement: Krushan Doshi, Kushal Sahane, Rishikesh Dhaskate
Produced by : Yuwaraj Shah Directed by : Abhijeet Choudhary and Dhanashree Heblikar
Date : 7th, 8th June2024 Time : 6.30-8.30 pm ll Date 9th June 2024 3.30pm -5.30pm
TICKETS at BOOKMYSHOW Venue: Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskritik Bhavan Ghole road Pune 9767178857, 8329696186
CELEBRATING HINDI DIWAS THEATRE FESTIVAL
8th-9th-10th Sept.2023
ANIL BARVE'S HAMIDA BAI KI KOTHI 8th Sept. 3pm
ANTHON CHEKHOV- AN EVENING WITH CHEKHOV 8th Sept. ( 8th Sept. FRIDAY 7 pm)
PIYUSH MISHRA'S - JAB SHEHAR HAMARA SOTA HAI (9th Sept. SATURDAY 1 pm)
YOGESH TRIPATHI'S - CHAUTHI CIGARRETE ( 10th Sept. SUNDAY 3PM)
ASGHAR WAJAHAT'S - Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya ... O Jamya Nai ( 10th Sept. SUNDAY 7PM)
Produced By Yuwaraj Shah Directed By Abhijeet Choudhary Music Dhanashree Heblikar
Venue : Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium, Ghole road, Off JM road, Pune
DONAR PASSES @ : BOOKMYSHOW 9767178857, 8329696186
Swatantra Theatre Performing in 62nd Maharashtra Rajya Natya Spardha -2nd feb 6.pm -2024 ENTRY FREE
HAMIDA BAI KI KOTHI Written by ANIL BARVE Hindi Translation DHANASHREE HEBLIKAR
Hamidabai ki kothi play promo link
17 मई की शाम हम सबके लिए एक यादगार अनुभव रही । हमारे नन्हे कलाकारों ने काव्य पाठ कर अनेक हिंदी कवियों की रचनाओं को बड़ी तन्मयता से प्रस्तुत किया। ४ से १६ वर्ष तक के आयु के बच्चों ने हिंदी की सर्वोत्तम रचनाओं का काव्य पाठ किया।
सोहनलाल द्विवेदी जी की कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती, हरिवंश राय बच्चन की अग्निपथ, सुभद्रा कुमारी चौहान की हवा हूं हवा मैं बसंती हवा हूं से लेकर हास्य-व्यंग्य कविताओं की बौछार ने सबको रिझा दिया। बच्चों के अभिभावक तथा स्वतंत्र के कलाकारों के बीच सुंदर आयोजन हुआ। युवराज जी युवराज शहा सर का बनाया हुआ यह सुंदर ओपन एयर थिएटर .. शाम की ताजी हवा और हरियाली से लैस इस प्रांगण में बैठकर नन्हे कलाकारों का कविता पाठ सुनना एक अद्भुत अनुभव रहा।
हम ह्रदय से धन्यवाद करना चाहते हैं Sanjay Kashilal Bhardwaj श्री संजय भारद्वाज और सुधा भारद्वाज Sudha Bhardwaj जी को जो इस कार्यक्रम में विशेष अतिथि के रूप में पधारे । दोनों ही जाने-माने कवि और लेखक हैं। इतने व्यस्त होने के बावजूद उन्होंने हमारे इस कार्यक्रम के लिए अपना कीमती समय दिया। बच्चों को भाषा और उच्चारण के विषय पर मार्गदर्शन किया। बच्चों में बच्चे बन जाने वाले इस दंपति ने बच्चों को खूब सराहा और सुधा मैम की एक सुंदर बाल कविता से इस आयोजन का समापन हुआ।
जब आप जैसे व्यक्तित्व आकर बच्चों की सराहना करते हैं उन्हें मार्गदर्शन करते हैं तो बच्चों के बाल मन पर एक गहरा सकारात्मक प्रभाव पड़ जाता हैं जिसे वे हमेशा याद रख पाते हैं।
Krushan Doshi ने उत्कृष्ट मंच संचालन करते हुए इस कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाया। Swatantra Theatre का प्रांगण खिल खिल उठा
Theatre promote social discourse, dialogue, and potential social change. It also encourage people to examine society and find solutions to societal problems.
Playwright Ajay Shukla 's award winning play and Swatantra Theatre 's Most Celebrated production "Taj Mahal Ka Tender" invited to stage on 05th December 2024. in the auditorium at YASHADA, PUNE . for about 65 - 70 officers The services include IPS, IFoS, IRS, IRTS, ICLS, ICAS, IIS, IPoS etc.
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah Creative Director Dhanashree Heblikar
Directed by Abhijeet Swatantra
YASHADA is the Apex Training institute of Government of Maharashtra imparting quality training to government officers, located in Pune.
PURPOSE The Young Civil Servants during their initial years into the service, it’s important that they have interactions with experienced performing artist in the field of arts and theater.
Cast: Ashwin Sharma Suyash Kukreja Krushan Doshi i Prem Gowda Kushal Shahane e Shivesh Chaudhary Rajeev Bhardwaj Sayli Rao Huzaif khan tousif khan piyush sahu rahul kine subham kumar #drama #india #theatre #pune #maharashtra
स्वतंत्र थिएटर के अभिनेताओं द्वारा साइबर अपराध पर किए गए नुक्कड़ नाटक को देखने के बाद लोनावाला के दर्शकों की जबर्दस्त प्रतिक्रियाएं, कलाकार सामाजिक मुद्दों से जुड़े हुए हैं और हम हर जगह प्रदर्शन कर रहे हैं
महाराष्ट्र के लोनावाला सब-डिवीजन के पुलिस उपाधीक्षक, साई कार्तिकजी और पूरी पुलिस टीम ने बहुत सराहना की, और विभिन्न सामाजिक मुद्दों के साथ नियमित रूप से प्रदर्शन करने की योजना भी बनाई।
Director Abhijeet Choudhary Producer Yuwaraj Shah Creative Director Dhanashree Heblikar
Special Thanks to Addi SP Mitesh Gatteji Pune Gramin Police,SP Ankit Goelji Pune Gramin Police
Actors Krushan Doshi Ashwin Sharma abhijit patil, aayushi anand, parvesh, ismile, Sidharth, Huzaif, Devashree, kirti, salman, Prem and more
Swatantra Theatre is the space of exploring creative arts to the best. We have been performing a range of Plays of different genre and different subjects. This play has been a great opportunity for our actors to bring their intellect and creativity together. To be able to present such topics is something comes with great joy to us!
Directed By Dhanashree Heblikar
Conceptualised By Dhanashree Heblikar, Raajeev Bhardwaj and Team
So catch this play on the 12th January, Sunday
At the Amphitheatre, Fergusson College, Pune
Padma Shri Badal Sircar centenary year celebration in Pune on 20th Sept.2024
नाटककार बादल सरकार जन्म शताब्दी समारोह पुणे में 20 सितंबर ,2024
स्वतंत्र थिएटर पुणे द्वारा हर साल हिंदी दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में 3 दिवसीय हिंदी नाट्य महोत्सव का आयोजन किया जाता है। इस साल भारत के शीर्ष नाटककार पद्मश्री बादल सरकार जी का जन्म शताब्दी वर्ष भी हैं। हम इस नाट्य महोत्सव को बादल सरकार जी को समर्पित कर 'बादल सृजन उत्सव' के रूप में आयोजित कर रहे है जो स्वतंत्र थिएटर और समानांतर इंटीमेट थिएटर इलाहाबाद के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में होने जा रहा हैं,
बादल सृजन उत्सव में पहले दिन, पहले सत्र में , यानी 20 सितंबर को, दोपहर 4.00 बजे से बादल सरकार के सिद्धांतों पर आधारित फ़िल्म ' पाखीरा' का प्रदर्शन होगा उसके बाद "बादल सरकार और उनका रंगकर्म " विषय पर परिसंवाद ।
मुख्य वक्ताओं में पुणे से डॉ मोहन अगाशे,प्रो गायत्री चैटर्जी,प्रो प्रवीण भोले, श्री माधव वझे, डॉ सुलभा कोरे(मुंबई), श्री हिमांशु राय (जबलपुर), श्री असीम राय चौधरी (कोलकाता) श्री मनोज नायर (भोपाल) होंगे। इस अवसर पर चित्रकार अशोक भौमिक द्वारा लिखित 'बादल सरकार, व्यक्ति और रंगमंच' पुस्तक का विमोचन भी होगा।
शाम 7.00 बजे हावर्ड फ़ास्ट के विश्व प्रसिद्ध उपन्यास पर आधारित बादल सरकार द्वारा किए गए नाट्य स्पार्टाकस (हिंदी अनुवाद: रति बार्थोलोम्यू और वीरेंद्र सक्सेना) का मंचन अनिल रंजन भौमिक के निर्देशन में किया जाएगा SWATANTRA THEATRE Presents. *Spartacus: The Original Rebel*
2 Day Children Theatre Festival Celebrating Indian Writers
BharatKeRang 2 DAYS | 10 STORIES | 2nd & 3rd June
2nd June 6.30pm
1) Hingwala- writer Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
2)The Lost Child - writer- Mulk Raj Anand
3) Sikandar aur Kauva - writer- Vijaydan Detha
4) Andher Nagari Chaupat Raja - writer - Bhartendu Harishchandra
5) Icchapurti - writer- Rabindranath Tagore
3rd June 6.30pm
1)Safed Gudh - writer - Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena
2) Bada Kaun- writer- Vijaydan Detha
3) Seemantha- writer- H. Nagveni
4) Blue Umbrella- writer- Rushkin Bond
5) Bade Bhaisaab- writer- Premchand
Cast : Aanshi Desai,Smayan Rana, Ojas Gawarkar, Kavya Pathak, Kavya Dand, Sujata Meshram, Dirgharth Ramteke, Ayra Pareek, Gaurav Phalswal, Kabeer Khandakar, Kaushal Patne, Kaushik Bang, Panache Bang, Kalyani Adhikari, Shaurya Rajput, Advik Desai, Shabda Dayal, Keyansh Lakhotiya, Simhayani Mustare, Gatik Sirohia, Srujana Basavarasu, Suhani Bhalla,Riya Bhairavkar, Misha Ramuka, Divit Jagatram, Arya Shewale, Avikaa Choudhary, Ranveer Sinha, Manvik Sharma
Mentors: Krushan Doshi, Prem Gowda, Suyash Kukreja, Aayushi Anand, Sidharth Ahluwalliaya, Parvesh Sakore, Yashika Kushwaha,Hrishikesh Dhaskate, Varun, Anvi, Moksha Shah, Arshavi Joshi, Siddhi Jiaswal. Robin Singh, Vedansh Tiwari, Abhijit Patil, Devashree Pawar
Back Stage- Ashwin Sharma, Kushal Sahane, Ismail
Creative Direction and Adaptation by Dhanashree Heblikar
Directed by : Abhijeet Choudhary
Produced by : Yuwaraj Shah
Venue: Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskritik Bhavan, Ghole road, off JM road, Pune
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE @ BOOKMYSHOW & 1hr. Before at Venue
9767178857, 8329696186
30th July, 2023, Sunday 7.30pm
Swatantra Theater will present a unique form of Theatrical presentation- Jhalkiyan - based on Munshi Premchand's stories.
Undoubtedly, the first name that comes to our mind whenever we discuss or talk about Hindi Literature is that of Munshi Premchand – a person who single-handedly raised the level of the Hindustani Literature to several new heights. Interestingly, Munshi Premchand is such a persona that he is widely regarded as ‘Williams Shakespeare’ of the Hindustani/Hindi Literature.
Dhanpat Rai Srivastava, better known by his pen name ‘Premchand’ is the greatest Indian writer who is known for his modern Hindustani literature. About 18 Urdu and Hindi Novels, more than 300 short stories, 3 plays to his credit along with 7 books for children and many essays, translations, column writing,screenplay writing along with the screenplay for the film Majdoor released in year 1934.
To pay tribute to the writer who is an asset to our Country a unique performance will be presented. There are stories written by Premchand which will be read out and simultaneously few scenes will be enacted to give the entire piece an audio and visual experience.Flashes of breathtaking stories in some interesting scene work, that’s why Jhalkiyaan will be a unique experience. Miss Padma , Bade Ghar Ki Beti and Budhi Kaki will be performed and read in 'Jhalkiyaan'. Venue: Amphitheater, Shri Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya, next to BMCC, Deccan Area
Swatantra Theatre brings to you the most loved Children Theatre Program this winter. As we all know Theatre is taking a new dimension and has with research and study proved that it can help young minds to creatively inspire and sparks critical thinking.
Theatre is journey which enriches young children right from social skills to developing leadership skills, being efficient in communication and effectively working with the spirit of teamwork.
At Swatantra Theatre we have curated a one and only Children Theatre program that is suitable to children ages 6-15. In this, month long intensive program, Children explore all walks of Theatre along with Acting.
Our areas of training including, voice, body language, Techniques of acting- including Characterisation, Navrasa, Bhava Rasa Theory made to understand through different types of Theatrical Games, Writing skills for vocabulary and imagination and introduction to Indian Literature. Children perform in scene work, improvisations and snippets based on the writers works including short stories, poems, novels and plays.
And the end of the program Children perform in a 2 Day Children Theatre Festival based on their favourite writers works that they have explored in the sessions. Under the guidance of the experts Children also learn and give their inputs and work in different departments like the set making, costume designing, stage make up, lights designing and background music.This gives them a complete experience of learning and doing Theatre. We also do character photoshoot for the posters and hoardings of the play
At Swatantra our aim is to connect more and more children to the beauty of live art. In times of technology, multiple distractions and cut throat competition, Theatre can be stress relieving, also it opens a new gateway for expression, it gives a liberating experience and recharges the batteries of energy level. In times where mobiles, Ipads have taken over the young lives, Theatre can definitely help by giving cultivating cultural awareness and finding their own area of interests.
Where: Swatantra Theater, Next to BMCC, Off FC Road. Pune India Time: 5.00-7.00 pm Cont us For Details.
HINDI THEATRE FEST ll 20-22 Sept. 2024 ll 5 PLAYS ll हिंदी दिवस- हिंदी पखवाड़ा
20th Sept. - 7pm Spartacus: The Original Rebel*
Concept and directed by Studenr of Badal da's Anil Ranjan Bhowmick
21st Sept. - 3pm TAJMAHAL KA TENDER Written by Ajay Shukla
7pm HAMIDA BAI KI KOTHI
Written by ANIL BARVE Hindi Translation DHANASHREE HEBLIKAR
22nd Sept. 3pm CHAUTHI CIGARETTE Written By Yogesh Tripathi
7pm JIS LAHORE NAI DEKHYA WO JAMYA NAI Written By Asghar Wajahat
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah, Creative Director - Dhanashree Heblikar , Directed By Abhijeet Choudhary
Venue : Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium, Ghole road, Off JM road, Near Balgandharva Rangamandir, Pune
9767178857, 8329696186, 9923643335,
Swatantra Theatre's
Hindi Children Theatre Fest. 20-21 (SAT-SUN) Jan.
AKAL BADI YA BHAINS- 20 jan and 21 jan 6.30pm
"Gopal Bhand: Tales of Wit and Wisdom" Written by Dhanashree Heblikar Set in the vibrant 18th-century court of King Krishnachandra Roy, the play unfolds the delightful tales of Gopal Bhand, a witty jester known for his humor and intellect. Drawing inspiration from
India's rich tradition of folklore, the narrative weaves together eight engaging stories that blend entertainment, education, and inspiration..
Malgudi Days- 21 jan (Sunday) 2.00pm
Swatantra Theater brings to you India`s most celebrated writer RK Narayan works through the play Malgudi Days. The play consists of a canvas of short stories.The stories smoothly take you away from the hustle and bustle of today`s day into an imaginary city, Malgudi. The innocent, playful, and soulful bonding of Swami and his friends unknowingly will become your friends too.
Produced By Yuwaraj Shah Directed By Abhijeet Choudhary Creative Dir.-Dhanashree Heblikar
Tickets Available on BOOKMYSHOW Venue: Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskritik Bhavan, Ghole road, off JM road,
Pune www.swatantratheater.com 9767178857, 8329696186 swatantratheater@gmail.com
NSD'S Bharat Rang Mohotsav Selected Swatantra Theatre's ''Sihar Uthi Thi Maut Yahan'' , 2024
World's Best Theatre Festival BHARANGAM
Swatantra Theatre's Sihar Uthi Thi Maut Yahan (Ithe Oshalla Mrutyu ) makes it to the Bharat Rang Mohotsav this year 2024. Bharat Rang Mohotsav or Bharangam is the Annual Theatre Fest curated by National School of Drama which showcases excellent product from all over the World. Out of the entries received from all over the world, 59 plays have made it to the festival this year.
In the year 2020, Swatantra's Jaag Utha Hain Raigad was also selected in the 21st Bharat Rang Mohotsav and was performed at Kamani Auditorium.
SNA Auditorium, JODHPUR on 8th FEB 2024 6.30pm
ALSO INVITED TO PERFORM IN
JANYODDHA THEATRE FEST BHOPAL
11th Feb 2024, 6.30pm Saheed Bhawan BHOPAL
Sihar Uthi Thi Maut Yahan
(Ithe Oshalla Mrutyu ) Written By Vasant Kanetkar
16 Dec. 2023, 7.30pm
FTII, Law College Pune
NSD'S selected this play for 23rd Bharat Rang Mohotsav
Ticket Link :https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/sihar-uthi-thi-maut-yahan/ET00357288
Cast : Dhanashree Heblikar, Prem Gowda, Ashwin Sharma, Krushan Doshi, Suyash Kukreja, Umed Patil, Chandan Pawar, Kushal Sahne, Rishikesh Dhaskate, Himsanshu Sharma, Robin Singh, Rahul Kine, Huzaif Khan, Tousif Khan, Sumit Tupre, Piyush Sahu, Ajay Thorat Sayli Rao.
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah
Directed by Abhijeet Choudhary
Creative director Dhanashree Heblikar
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10th-Swatantra Rang Theatre Festival @ FTII
16 and 17th Dec. 2023 , 3.45 pm and 7.30 pm - Venue : FTII Pune
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah Creative Director : Dhanashree Heblikar Directed By Abhijeet Choudhary
16 Dec. 2023 ll 3.45 pm (Opening Show)
MALGUDI DAYS (children drama)
Ticket Link : https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/malgudi-days/ET00377978
16 Dec. 2023 ll 7.30 pm
SIHAR UTHI THI MAUT YAHAN (Originally its Ithe oshala mrityu) Written by VASANT KANETKAR
Ticket Link :https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/sihar-uthi-thi-maut-yahan/ET00357288
17 Dec. 2023 ll 3.45 pm
HAMIDA BAI KI KOTHI Written by ANIL BARVE
Hindi Translation DHANASHREE HEBLIKAR
Ticket Link https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/hamidabai-ki-kothi/ET00367835
17 Dec. 2023 ll 7.30 pm
TAJMAHAL KA TENDER Written by AJAY SHUKLA
Ticket Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/taj-mahal-ka-tender/ET00366382
Muavje
Writer: Bhishma Sahni
The word 'Danga' a very shattering word, on the contrary, the word 'Muavje..!' is a very reliving one.The deeper meaning of these 2 words and the greed, the profit that gives foundation to the riots - but blame religion and community, is satirically examined in this play.
The Play narrates a story of a poor suburb where people are waiting for riots impatiently.The poor people are ready to die in the riot because their family will get compensation, where as rich people want to take this opportunity to make their career in politics and Business successful.
The Writer Bhishm Sahni was awarded the Padma Bhushan for literature in 1998, and Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 2002
Venue- Pt. Jawaharal Nehru auditorum, ghole road, near balgandharv, Pune.
8329696186, 9767178857
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SWATANTRA THEATRE'S
AWARD WINNING PLAY
TAJMAHAL KA TENDER
INVITED TO PERFORM
Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), PUNE
on 14th March 2024 6.PM
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
NDA Road, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra, 411021
ALSO PUBLIC SHOW ON 30th March 7pm at Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskritik Bhavan Ghole Road, Near JM Road , Pune
Ticket Link:
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/taj-mahal-ka-tender/ET00389721
Malgudi Days - 8th June (Sunday) | 9:00 AM
Balgandharv Rangmandir, JM Road, Pune
Tickets : TICKETS LINK Contact: 9767178857, 8329696186
Swatantra Theatre proudly brings you one of the most cherished children’s plays for the entire family — Malgudi Days, a heartfelt tribute to the legendary R.K. Narayan. Adapted from his beloved works Swami and Friends and Malgudi Days, this play is a vivid theatrical experience that celebrates the brilliance of Indian literature.
Step into the timeless town of Malgudi, where innocence reigns and life moves to the rhythm of simplicity and warmth. A rich canvas of short stories gently transports you from the chaos of modern life into a nostalgic world filled with wonder, values, and introspection.
Meet Swami and his gang of friends — their playful adventures, soulful connections, and childlike innocence will win your heart. As their stories unfold, you’ll find yourself smiling, reflecting, and reconnecting with your own childhood.
Each tale is steeped in the cultural richness of Tamil Nadu, bringing alive the sweet, grounded essence of South Indian life. These stories are not only entertaining but also thought-provoking — they gently question life’s realities, spark introspection, and celebrate the beauty of everyday moments.
Children Acting/ Theatre Workshop
26th - 30th April- 2024. Introductry session till 30th April
End Date: 9th June 2024 Venue: Swatantra Theatre, Deccan Area, Pune
Swatantra Theater's Children Theater Program
As we all know Theater is in itself a strong tool and a powerful medium to bring out the best in one's personality. Theater helps to shed inhibitions and teaches the power of decision making helping to bring confidence.
If Theater is introduced right from a young age, it can prove to be a beneficial skill in the longer run.
At Swatantra we have developed the modules for Children Theater in such a way that we introduce and train Children into the entire horizon of Theater. Acting, writing, Direction, Stage management, Art Direction which involves painting, crafting, creating something new with the coordination of the team towards one goal and also help them to connect with Indian Literature.
Theater is Live but it is also a reflection of life.
Every Child also performs in a professional Stage performance based on the works of an Indian Author. The play making process too is entirely driven by children with the help of expert guidance. And audiences in the past witnessed the magic! Be it ' Turning Pages' based on Sudha Murthy's works or 'Malgudi Days' based on RK Laxman's works, 'Robindra Sansar' on Rabindranath Tagore's works or Dadasaheb Phalke, Sant Tukaram which were biographical plays have stunned the audiences.
Children gain confidence which enables them to become fearless and take on everything as
and when it happens in their life. Theatre develops more self-confidence in social and
educational situations and a commanding presence in everyday life. It enhances capability
to express both onstage and in real life by teaching basic, solid acting skills. Through
exercises, improvisations, monologues and scene work, children :
-Unleash natural performing abilities -Tackle fear of getting up in front of others -Tap into creativity and imagination
-Improve vocal quality and resonance -Sharpen listening skills - Think more spontaneously on his/her feet -Release pent up stress
Children will undergo Training followed by a Professional Theater Production. Let us all come together and live the LIVE Art and create the magic of Stage.
Date : 30th April - 9th June 2024 Time : 5-7.30pm
# Limited Seats Available For Enquiries Contact : +91 9767178857 / 83296 96186
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Swatantra Theatre Presents
The Emperor's New Clothes
(A Hindi Comedy Musical Play for all age group)
9th June 2024 7.30pm in Pune Dur: 90 min.
The Emperor's New Clothes" is a famous short tale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1837 for Children. It is brilliant Indian Adaptation in Hindi by ALAKHNANDAN which was done in the Year of 2002
The tale is about an emperor who is extremely fond of new clothes. He spends lavishly on them and cares for nothing but displaying his fine attire. One day,three swindlers arrive in the city, claiming to be weavers who can make the most magnificent clothes that are invisible to anyone who is stupid or unfit for their position. The emperor, intrigued by the idea, hires them to create a new outfit.
FREE MASTER CLASS BY BY RENOWNED ACTOR/WRITER AKHILENDRA MISHRA JI
( Acted in Chandrakanta, Lagan, Sarfarosh, The Legend of Bhagat Singh)
19th May 6pm-8pm Swatantra Theatre Pune Decaan Area.
RSVP:9767178857, 8329696186 Only Theatre Practitioner and Artists can join.
अभिनय एक आध्यात्मिक साधना है। अभिनेता एक आध्यात्मिक व्यक्तित्व है। 'अभिनय, अभिनेता और अध्यात्म' का पूरा आधार अध्यात्म है। Stanislavski ने भी अपनी अंतिम पुस्तक 'The Legacies and Principles of Stanislavski' में अभिनय और अभिनेता को लेकर अध्यात्म की ही बात की है। लेखक ‘जड़ में पानी दे रहा है, पत्तों में नहीं’। एक श्रेष्ठ अभिनेता बनने के लिए जड़ में ही पानी देना होगा। केवल संवाद बोलने वाला अभिनेता बनना है तो उसके लिए यह पुस्तक नहीं है। लेखक का कहना है कि इस पुस्तक को पढ़ने मात्र से कोई अभिनेता नहीं बन जाएगा, परंतु एक दिशा-निर्देश अवश्य मिलेगा। अभिनेता के व्यक्तित्व में कुछ-न-कुछ चमत्कार होगा।
Acting is a spiritual practice. The actor is a spiritual personality. The whole basis of 'Acting, Actor and Spirituality' is spirituality.
Stanislavski has also talked about spirituality regarding acting and actors in his last book 'The Legacies and Principles of Stanislavski'.
The author is ‘giving water to the roots, not to the leaves’. To become a great actor, one has to give water at the roots. If you want to become an actor
who speaks only dialogues then this is not the book for him. The author says that just by reading this book no one will become an actor, but one will
definitely get guidance. There will be some miracle in the personality of the actor
MALGUDI DAYS - 11th May 3.30pm
Written by RK Narayan ( Children's Play)
India`s most celebrated writer RK Narayan works through the play Malgudi Days. The play consists of a canvas of short stories, a childhood memories and love.
The stories smoothly take you away from the hustle and bustle of today`s day into an imaginary city, Malgudi. The innocent, playful, and soulful bonding of Swami and his friends unknowingly will become your friends too.
This play is based on RK's famous work "Swami and Friends" and "Malgudi Days". Each story has the beauty and brilliance to connect with the writer and the performer. And experience the joy of celebrated Indian Literature. Thinking about the real-life crisis faced by the characters makes you question the reality of life. It’s not just a play but a fun and frolic vacation trip in Malgudi.
Cast : Aishwin sharma, Prem Gowda , Moksha shah, Viyom Richharia, Pravesh sakore, Rushikesh dhaskate, Kushal shahane
Vedansh tiwari , Robin singh Aarzu gahane, Mrunali,Aayushi Upadhyay, Devashree pawar , Kirti kadam, Anvi deshmukh , Sumit tupare
Tousif Khan , Tanisha joglekar , Ajay thorat , Asha shindi , Sayli rao , Amruta
Child Actor- Rajveer Sanghvi and Kavya Dand
HAMIDA BAI KI KOTHI 11th May 7.30 pm
Written by ANIL BARVE Hindi Translation DHANASHREE HEBLIKAR
This year Dhanashree Heblikar and Prem Gowda bagged
Excellence in Acting in 62nd Maharashrta Rajya Natya Final.
Hamida Bai Ki Kothi is a story of times that are the epitome of classic Tawaif tradition in India.
Hamida Bai who was an accomplished Tawaif whose gayaki was unmatched and unparallel of any during those times got her to the peak. The Kothi received not only name and fame but also a `Rutba` and `Adab` and stood in the highest regard. Times do change, and so did Hamida Bai Ki Kothi. With the advent of Gramophone and Films, the audiences started moving out of the expensive Kothis and preferred the less expensive entertainment in the comfort of their homes. For Hamida Bai recording voice is a sin she never wants to commit because she believes in the originality that the almighty has bestowed upon her. Kothi becomes broken, and Saida the leading singer dancer walks away from the Kothi resulting in the burden of Hamida Bai`s strict ethics. Not a single penny left, her daughter Shabbo who studiedand stayed in Hostel and whom she deliberately had kept away from this culture walks in after her mother could not send fees for months
Hamida Bai succumbs to illness. Will Shabbo be able to restore the glory of Hamida Bai Ki Kothi?
Cast- Dhanashree Heblikar, Payal Kawale, Aarzu gahane, Prashant Gowda, Ismail Mulani, Ashwin Sharma,Rushikesh Dhaskate,
, Kushal Shahane, Himanshu Sharma, Vyom Richharia, and Huzaif Khan
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah, Directed By Abhijeet Choudhary
Venue : Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium, Ghole road, Off JM road, Near Balgandharva Rangamandir, Pune
TICKET LINKS https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/malgudi-days-drama-for-children/ET00394124
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/hamidabai-ki-kothi/ET00394133
Pune-based Swatantra Theatre brings the magic of Malgudi Days on stage
R K Narayan’s beloved tales from Malgudi Days will be brought to life on stage by Swatantra Theatre Group at the Vizag Junior Theatre Fest in Visakhapatnam on 25 to 27 Nov 2023.
Swatantra Theatre Children Theatre Program
Enroll till- 27th April Limited Seat, 28th April - 5th June
As we all know Theatre is taking a new dimension and has with research and study proved that it can help young minds to creatively inspire and sparks critical thinking. Theatre nurtures both the mind and the heart. It gives children the tools to become better communicators, problem solvers, and empathetic individuals
1. Encourages Creativity and Imagination 2. Boosts Emotional Intelligence
3. Improves Communication and Language Skills 4. Fosters Social Skills and Collaboration 5. Promotes Confidence and Self-Esteem 6. Encourages Critical Thinking 7. Teaches Problem-Solving 8. Builds Cultural Awareness
9. Offers an Outlet for Expression 10. Strengthens Focus and Discipline
And at the end of the program Children perform in Swatantra's Children Theatre Festival based on their favourite writers' works that they have explored in the sessions. Under the guidance of the experts Children also learn and give their inputs and work in different departments like the set making, costume designing, stage makeup, lights designing and background music.This gives them a complete experience of learning and doing Theatre. We also do character photoshoot for the posters and hoardings of the play
Swatantra Theatre Commemorating World Theatre Day 2024
3 Days ll 5 Plays ll 29- 31st March ll Pune
Mar, 29th -7pm: WRITER ANTHON CHEKHOV- AN EVENING WITH CHEKHOV
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/an-evening-with-chekhov/ET00389724
Mar, 30th- 3pm:WRITER R.K. NARAYAN - MALGUDI DAYS ( Children's Play)
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/malgudi-days/ET00389886
7pm: WRITER AJAY SHUKLA - TAJMAHAL KA TENDER
Award Winning Hindi Comedy Play
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/taj-mahal-ka-tender/ET00389721
Mar, 31st- 3pm: WRITER VIJAY TENDULKAR- PANCCHI AISE AATE HAIN
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/panchhi-aise-aate-hain/ET00390620
7pm: WRITER MOLIERE- KANJOOS
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/kanjoos/ET00390617
Directed by Abhijeet Choudhary Creative director and Music Dhanashree Heblikar Produced by Yuwaraj Shah
Cast :
Ashwin Sharma, Prem Gowda, Suyash Kukreja, Rajeev Bhardwaj, Moksha shah , Kushal Sahne, Rishikesh Dhaskate, Robin Singh, Rahul Kine, Vedansh Tiwari, Pravesh Sakore, Vyom Richharia, Shivesh Choudhary, Aarsvhi Joshi, Huzaif Khan, Tousif Khan, Sumit Tupre, Tanisha Joglekar, Aayushi Upadhyay, Suwarna Mishal, Ruhi, Shubham Kumar Piyush Sahu, Ajay Thorat ,Sayli Rao, Rupali Kadam, Amruta Gadakh, Atharv Goswami, Swati, Sachin kasbe, Anvi Deshmukh, Summit, Devashree Pawar, Arzoo Gahane, Kirti Kadam
Child Actor, Rajveer Sanghvi, Kavya Dand, Likhit Doshi
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2024 - YOTA Award Shri. Anil Ranjan Bhowmick (Creative Director at Samanantar Theatre, Allahabad)
On the special occasion of 78th Independence Day
Swatantra Theatre Completed 18 years...
Here's to 18 years of art, passion, and creativity.
Here's to you, our amazing audience.
Here's to the countless moments of laughter, tears, and inspiration that we've shared together.
Here’s to 18 years of commitment and dedication. Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey!
Swatantra Theatre YOTA Award was given to our respected Shri. Anil Ranjan Bhowmick (Creative Director at Samanantar Theatre, Allahabad). His Contribution in the field of Theatre Actor, Playwright and Director)more than 45 years. This special award was given by Colonel Ashish Raisinghani (CME), Dr. Satish Desai ( Founder Pune Punyabhusan) , Yuwaraj Shah. Abhijeet Choudhary, Dhanashree Heblikar , Kalpesh Shah .
Earlier This Award was Given to Anirudh Khutwad, Pradeep Vaidyaya, Prasad Banarase, Ajay Joshi, Ajay Kumar, Sanjay Pawar, Mohan Kulkarni
BAAT-CHEET-23rd June 2024
Panchayat-3 Vidhaayak Ji Pankaj Jha
Swatantra Theatre hosts Actor Writer Pankaj Jha popularly known as Vidhaayak Ji, from the most loved running webseries 'Panchayat' to speak This is a poetic journey which allows the reader to look inside themselves and inspires understand the depth of life. The poetry is definitely a mirror of Pankaj Jha's excellence and deep sensitivities. This book a treat to literature lovers.
While Vidhaayak ji himself will be speaking, sharing about his book, it will be an opportunity to interact with the actor writer himself.
Also Writer- Poet Nilay Upadhyay, Producer Yuwaraj Shah , Director Abhijeet Choudhary and Actor- Creative Director Dhanashree Heblikar will be present for the interaction.
Open for all 23rd June 2024 Time : 6.30 pm onwards
RSVP 9767178857, 8329696186 Venue: Swatantra Kala Manch, PUNE
AN EVENING WITH CHEKHOV
(HINDI ADAPTATION - 8th Feb. Sat. 7 pm)
(Russian writer Anton Chekhov's stories; English Adaptation By Neil SimonThe Play based on Combination of Seven short stories penned by famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov, whose short stories are celebrated throughout the World. Sneeze Seduction, Surgery, Arrangement and many more stories will be a part of this production.
Seduction Young, smart, intelligent yet handsome man tries to seduce a beautiful wife of a straightforward husband. By the way seducing others wives is his favourite hobby.Giving some really value adding tips to the audiences to grow this hobby,Peter interacts with audience in mind boggling way and leaves us truly in love with him....
Cast:Dhanashree Heblikar, Ashwin Sharma, Rajan Chavan, Deepak Gupta, Pooja Agarwal, Asha Shinde, Shubham Kumar, Adrian Banerjee, Sachin Kasabe, Raj Deshmukh, Shivam Kumar, Mohit Ranade, Vyom Richharia, Mrunali Phapale, Sumit Tupare, Piyush Sahu, Gun Phalke and more....
Venue: Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium, Ghole road, Off JM road, Near Balgandharva Rangamandir, Pune
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HAMIDA BAI KI KOTHI 5th Feb 2025 6pm
Venue : Balgandharva Rangamandir, JM Road Pune
Written by ANIL BARVE Hindi Translation by Dhanashree Heblikar
5 Awards winning play (In Maharashtra Rajya Natya 2024)
Two Best Actor
One of the Best Play
Best Direction
Best Costumes and Makeup
Music : Dhanashree Heblikar Sarangi - Anil Mishara, Tabla Ritesh Burud and Bhuwan Sarwate
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah, Directed By Abhijeet Choudhary
TICKETS @ BOOKMYSHOW
https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/hamidabai-ki-kothi/ET00430569
9767178857, 8329696186, 9923643335
This Play is also Invited to Perform at 10th Aashirwaad National Theatre Festival 2025 @ Dinkar Bhavan , Begusarai, Bihar
Swatantra Theatre In Association with Kukdooku Fest
After overwhelming response in Pune, Mumbai now Coming to Hyderabad, Experience the timeless wisdom of Malgudi Days , Vikram Betal, Panchatantra with Swatantra Theatre at Kukdukoo Fest! ✨
Filled with lively characters, humor, and life lessons that resonate with all ages. Join us for a nostalgic and joyful journey to jungle, where every moment is full of warmth and wisdom!
Children's Theatre Festival on 7th & 8th February 2025
R A A J V A N S H
The Glory of Indian Dynasties by Children
7th feb 7.00pm- Chola and Gupta Dynasty
8th feb 1.30pm - Maurya and Maratha Dynasty
Cast : Parshvi Gadiya, Anshuman Mahajan, Myra Bhakat, Aayansh Akhade, Dirgharth Ramteke, Darsh Agrawal, Anvee Mekha, Anshum Mekha, Kaashvi Mantri, Mishka mantri, Pranshi Mantri, Annannya Mantri, Rajveer Sanghvi, Vanshika Karande, Aarya Shewale, Avika Choudhary, Saumya Choudhary, Siya Choudhary, Agastya Gupta , Suhani Bhalla, Saashel Jaiswal, Vihaan Sonde
TICKETS at BOOKMYSHOW
Venue: Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskritik Bhavan Ghole road Pune
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HAMIDA BAI KI KOTHI
Written by Abil Barve
Hindi Translation Dhanashree Heblikar
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah
Directed by Abhijeet Choudhary
26th March, 2025- 7.00pm
Dinkar Bhawan, Begusarai, Bihar
This year Swatantra Theatre will celebrate
World Theatre Day on the land of Dinkar.
Mumbai “Hameeda Bai Chi Kothi” of Swatantra Theatre, Pune will perform in the final round of 63rd Maharashtra State Drama Competition on 20th feb. at 11.30am -2025 , Bandra - Rangsharda
Cast- Dhanashree Heblikar, Sayli Rao, Prashant Gowda, Ashwin Sharma, Kushal Shahane, Asha Shinde, Kushal Shahane, Mmohit Ranade,, Ajay Thorat, Rahu Kine, Suyash Kukreja, Huzaif Khan, Aditya Singh, Nishant Singh, Sachin
Dancers:- Sarakshi, Moksha, Mrunali, Pooja, Sayli Gunn Phalke, Amruta Gadak
Music : Dhanashree Heblikar
Sarangi :Anil Mishara, Tabla Ritesh Burud and Bhuwan Sarwate
Lyrics- Swarangi Sane
Produced by Yuwaraj Shah, Directed By Abhijeet Choudhary
Venue : Mumbai , Bandra , Rang Sharda Auditorium
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Over the years, Swatantra Theatre has created a space where acting is treated as a deep, long-term process of transformation. At Swatantra, training isn’t about mastering tricks, it’s about developing a complete awareness of the body, mind, and emotions. The process is about commitment, discipline, and self-awareness — and those who trust this journey, discover the true depth of what it means to be an actor.
Many people still don’t believe that acting requires such a rigorous process. But the reality is, without this inner journey, no performance can be truly honest. Through our years of training, we’ve seen the incredible difference it makes when actors undergo this process. True acting comes from the inside out — it’s not just a skill, it’s a way of life.
At Swatantra Theatre, we don’t just train actors; we nurture passionate, disciplined artists who are ready to transform themselves and the world around them. And this is the culture we’ve established: one that believes deeply in the importance of training, commitment, and process.
We invite you to join this journey, to commit, to learn, and to discover the actor you are meant to be.
COURT MARTIAL
AN AWARD WINNING HINDI PLAY - 25th April 2025-6pm
Swatantra Theatre Presents
"Court Martial" – A Gripping Courtroom Drama (ENTRY FREE)
We are honored to announce that Swatantra Theatre has been invited to perform the critically acclaimed
play "Court Martial" written by Swadesh Deepak at Gandhi Bhavan, Kothrud, Pune. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience that dives deep into justice, power, and human conscience
Cast : Dhanashree Heblikar, Prashant Gowda, Himanshu Sharma, Pravesh Sakore, Kushal Shahane, Huzaif Khan, Deepak Gupta, Sachin Kasbe, Pooja, Rajan Chauhan, Sumit Tupare, Om ovhal Mrunali, Sarakshi and Moksha Produced by: Yuwaraj Shah Written by: Swadesh Deepak Directed by: Abhijeet Choudhary Creative director : Dhanashree Heblikar
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