Hindi and Urdu Play
An NCPA Presentation in collaboration with Natya Samrat Foundation
Namak Mirch is a vibrant theatrical production woven from four iconic stories by the legendary humorist Shaukat Thanvi. The play unfolds through the eyes of four close companions of a former Nawab—the eccentric and larger-than-life King Alexander. What begins as a simple gathering quickly evolves into a spirited celebration of wit. With each story adding its own “salt and spice” (Namak Mirch), the audience is led through a series of hilarious vignettes that find the extraordinary within the mundane, culminating in a deeply entertaining evening of classic satire and laughter.
Namak Mirch is a vibrant theatrical production woven from four iconic stories by the legendary humorist Shaukat Thanvi
Adapted by Imran Rasheed & Pawan Uttam
Directed by Shivani Tanksale
Produced by Pawan Uttam
Cast: Imran Rasheed, Pawan Uttam, Yogendra Vikram Singh, Sumit Kaul, Prashant Singh, Prathamesh Atre, Deipti Devan/Pragati & Nuhin Shaikh
Set & Lights: Dhanendra Kawade
Costumes: Shivani Tanksale & Prashant Singh
Production: Bharat Jha, Prathmesh Atre & Shubham Kumar
Poster: Shivani & Arjun Vishwakarma
Box Office: 09th September for Members & 12th September for Public.
Info & Prices
Age Guidance: 6+
₹630 540 450
₹700, 600 500
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