Nazeernama: Exploring Life Philosophy and Poetry Through Theatre

The theatre organization, active in Bhopal since 2011, presents the original play Nazeernama. The production explores the life philosophy of Nazeer and incorporates poems by Nazeer Akbarabadi that reflect sensitivity, humanity, compassion, philosophy, and equality. The project aims to draw attention to fading heritage and contemporary declines in human values.

Writer and Director

Bishna Chouhan was born on January 16, 1972, in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, and holds a postgraduate degree in Hindi Literature and Theatre Arts. Trained formally by theatre guru Alakhnandan in 1996, Chouhan has worked under various directors, acted in more than 55 plays, directed over 35 adult plays and 50 children's plays, and written numerous original works. Chouhan received a National Scholarship for the folk dance 'Badhai' in 1999–2000 and a National Junior Fellowship Award for 'Theatre' from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in 2007–2009.

Director's Note

According to the director, weaving Nazeer Akbarabadi's life into a storytelling style offered relief while tackling the difficulty of shaping his life into a play. The theatrical experiment is dedicated to guru Alakhnandan.

About the Group

The organization specializes in original Hindi plays, children's plays, dramatic adaptations of Jataka tales, Bundeli dialect, and the Swang style of theatre. In addition to adult theatre, the group conducts children's theatre workshops, works with deaf and mute children, organizes the annual 'Guru Alakhnandan' Summer Theatre Workshop, and runs the 'Rang Sipahi' program.