Bhagwan Gave Me This Life (God Gave Me This Life) is a play in Hindi written and directed by Vivian Moodley and performed by Pranesh Maharaj which comes to the Catalina Theatre on Durban’s Wilson’s Wharf for a short five performance season from Friday 31 January until Sunday 2 February.
The play is mainly in Hindi and was written and directed by Vivian Moodley who has an illustrious resume in the performing arts.
“This is probably SA’s first Hindi cultural production. Yet it is designed to be accessible to all. The story is specific to the time and area; and if you are from that generation then it will bring back memories, make you laugh and shed a tear. If not, then it will give you a sense of history and cultural heritage,” says Moodley.
Set in 1981 in Inanda, the story is about a widower called Balram – played by Pranesh Maharaj – who we meet at a major turning point in his existence as he looks back on his life with its high and low points.
The human condition can be described as the unalterable part of humanity that is inherent and innate to human beings and not dependent on factors such as gender, race or class. It includes concerns such as the meaning of life, the search for gratification, the sense of curiosity, the inevitability of isolation, or awareness regarding the inescapability of death.
Bhagwan gave me this Life is produced by Polart Productions in conjuncton with Hindvani. It is a family-friendly production, suitable for all ages.
Tickets are available at Computicket for shows on Friday 31 January at 7pm, Saturday 1 February at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday 02 February at 2pm and 7pm.