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Mahabhoj
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Mahabhoj

Thursday 19 November 2026, 19:00Venue time (Kolkata)
Akshara Theatre: DelhiDirections
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Written by Mannu Bhandari, Mahabhoj (1979) is a powerful political novel that exposes the dark nexus between corrupt politicians, bureaucrats, and criminal elements in contemporary India. The story centers on the suspicious death of Bisu, a vocal Dalit youth and activist fighting against upper-caste exploitation, whose tragic demise becomes a focal point of intense political maneuvering. Instead of pursuing genuine justice, self-serving politicians across party lines treat the incident as an opportunity a literal "mahabhoj" or grand feast to manipulate public sentiment, suppress vital evidence, and secure votes for upcoming elections. Ultimately, the novel serves as a scathing satire on the decay of democratic values, vividly illustrating how marginalized individuals are treated as mere pawns devoured by political vultures while the oppressive system remains entirely unchanged

Cast and Crew -

Virender
Jeetu
Abhishek
Kabeer
Karan
Jatin
Vishal
Abhinav
Rahil
Ayushi
Suhani
Rishabh
Shekhar
Sanchit
Vedant
Gaurav
Vivek
Kishan
Ravi

Directed By - Sameep singh
Produced by - Srijana Art and cultute

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