Atrangi Satrangi: An Imaginative Children's Play Led by Dr. S. Boominathan and Deepa

Atrangi Satrangi

“Atrangi Satrangi” is an imaginative play for children, in which an elderly grandfather takes a child on a journey through various strange and symbolic worlds. Through these journeys, the child witnesses how humans repeatedly harm nature, how society can become completely upside down, and how people live like puppets, bound and controlled.

Freeing the puppets and confronting one’s own shadow symbolize the child’s inner journey, where he begins to recognize his own mind, desires, and thoughts. In the end, the grandfather helps him understand that true change does not lie in the outer world, but within us in our thoughts and the way we think.

This play conveys messages of independent thinking, love for nature, and self-awareness to children.

Group Leaders

Dr. S. Boominathan

Dr. S. Boominathan is the founder and director of the Bhooloham theatre trust in Dindigul. He holds degrees in Tamil literature and a PhD from the University of Madras, alongside a Diploma in Design and Direction from the National School of Drama in New Delhi. His extensive background includes working as a faculty member, visiting faculty, theatre practitioner, and organizer of theatre festivals, with experience acting in over 35 plays and directing and designing numerous productions.

Deepa

Deepa is a professional theatre expert, creative writer, and choreographer who has guided children and youngsters for 15 years. Associated with the TIE NSD company, she holds an M.A. in Theatre and Television with a Gold Medal, the Dr. HS Memorial Scholarship Award, and an NSD certificate course. She has extensive experience across design, direction, and acting.