*ABOUT THE PLAY "PASHMINA"*

‘Pashmina’ follows the story of Amar and Vibha Saxena, who habitually visit a new place every summer. However, a holiday in Kashmir turns out to be an eventful trip down memory lane. Memories that no parent would want to relive, come flooding back. Enchanting Kashmir becomes the backdrop of an unfolding trauma that they survived not so long back. At the heart of the story is a Pashmina shawl that becomes a metaphor for healing and the beauty of human connections. The narrative delicately weaves together the intricate emotions of a sensitive relationship and reveals if Vibha will be able to discover the secret that Amar has been holding back from her.

*ABOUT THE GROUP "RANGAKARMEE"*

Rangakarmee is a tradition, a culture, a movement. The historical repertoire founded by Smt. Usha Ganguli and launched in January 1976 in Kolkata, continues to spearhead the Hindi theatre space in Kolkata. Rangakarmee, under the aegis of proficient theatre personality Usha Ganguli, embarked on a mission to break all barriers and reach out to the audience of West Bengal, pan-India and beyond boundaries. To spread Rangakarmee’s message, Usha Ganguli created a unique language and style of communication, solely dependent on theatre, that cut across languages spoken by different communities in India and worldwide.

Through its timeless narratives and productions, Rangakarmee has successfully exploited the powerful medium of theatre. The plays, rich in literature deftly raise its voice against long prevailing oppression – Human Rights violations – inflicted by the rudimentary society mindset on women, children, old, poor and the marginalised, lack of political will, apathy and issues affecting humans at large. To name a few major productions by Rangakarmee, Mahabhoj, Lok-Katha, Holi, Court Martial, Rudali, Khoj, Beti Aayee, Maiyyat, Mukti, Antaryatra, Kashinama, Badnam Manto, Chandalika, Hum Mukhtara, and Atmaj among others. The success of Rangakarmee’s mission is felt in the inspiring accolades it receives from theatre audiences wherever it performs.

In addition, Rangakarmee is keenly involved in initiatives that aim to foster and promote theatre and culture in its totality. Annual theatre festival aims to promote varied cultural and art forms of India. The Rangakarmee Studio Theatre provides a platform for experimental performances, workshops, training programmes and seminars with the view to inspire interest in theatre.