What happens when two out of luck depressed beings, get
kidnapped by a gay drug lord and two drug dealers? Epic Shit happens. “Bumboo:
The Play” is the third installment of “The Bad Deeds Trilogy” by Epic Shit
Entertainment. This is one of those no-holds barred play which makes you laugh
with “Oh no, you just did not say that” going in your head. It starts with three very different, unrelated
stories involving some interesting and peculiar characters and then all these
characters come together while despising and 'loving' each other. Every character
is peculiar and well laid out. The act opens with a monologue by Tara, played
by Sukhmani Lamba. Tara is an unemployed and potty mouthed woman whose language
and attitude can send the toughest of men packing home. Tara is has created a
strong exterior to hide her insecurities. Then comes the story of a timid, socially
awkward highly under confident Kashish Panda, played by Farhad Colabvala,
telling his story. The scene then switches to shadow play between two people.
They are ‘Delhi Gangsters’ and cocaine dealers. The gang comprises of helpless
Aslam, drug lord and tyrant Ganesh and funnyman Puchi. Aslam, played by Rahul
Tewari would’ve probably been the guy next door who is stuck in a forced
relationship with his boss, Ganesh. Puchi, played by Gopal Verma likes to see
the glass as half full.
Strength of the play lies in performances of each actor.
Farhad and Gopal steal the show with their facial expressions doing most of the
talking. It’s a situational comedy which is very physical and loud. If you are
someone who raises objection over ‘obscenity in cinema’, stay away from the
play.
The Director has used shadow play for showing 'sex scenes'. Do not expect them to be 'flowers kissing' we are used to in old hindi movies. Must give credit to writer and director Madhav Mehta for a
fast paced, unapologetic play which entertains all through.
Do watch this play when it's next in town. Needless to say, do not take kids.
Cast and Crew
Kashish
Panda –Farhad “Kingbawa” Colabvala
Tara Khosla
– Sukhmani “Sookhi” Lamba
Ganesh –
Akash “The Axe Man” Mehta
Aslam –
Rahul “G-Faadu” Tewari
Puchi –
Gopal “The Scrotal Assassin” Verma
Written and
Directed by – Madhav Mehta
Story by –
Rakesh “Smackie” Palisetty and Madhav Mehta
Inspired by
– Christopher Durang’s ‘Laughing Wild’ & Larry Shue’s ‘The Foreigner’
Sound and
Music – Ritwik “Jaan Lemon” De