Play on the life and times of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh, N. Delhi,
at 6:30 p.m., May 30, 11
Written and directed by Shahid Nadeem, the play is being offered by Ajoka Theater in collaboration with the Routes 3 Roots, at Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi portrays an extremely dramatic and moving story of Dara Shikoh, eldest son of Emperor Shahjahan, who was imprisoned and executed by his younger brother Aurangzeb. Dara was not only a crown prince but also a poet, a painter and a Sufi. He wanted to build on the vision of Akbar the Great and bring the ruling Muslim elite closer to the local religions. His search for the Truth and shared teachings of all major religions is reflected in his scholarly works such as Sakeena-tul-Aulia, Safina-tul-Aulia and Majma-ul-Bahrain.
The play also explores the existential conflict between Dara the crown prince, and Dara the Sufi and the poet.
(Thanks to Pritam Rohila)