Sachin Khedekar Recites Poignant Poem From Feroz Abbas Khan's New Play Hind: 1957

"Ye nazm akhri nazmon mein ho meri shayad

Issi ko mera mukammal bayan samjha jaye

Kuch aur samjhe na samjhe zamana parwah nahi

Main ghar kahoon to woh Hindostan samjha jaye.."

These evocative lines gained deeper resonance when veteran actor Sachin Khedekar shared them on social media. The poem, crafted by Abhishek Shukla, is part of Feroz Abbas Khan's latest work, 'Hind: 1957.' It reflects the themes of longing and identity in this Indian adaptation of August Wilson's acclaimed play 'Fences.'

The intense family drama, filled with emotional confrontations, will be performed from 2nd to 5th January at NMACC Studio theatre in Mumbai. The narrative explores deep familial tensions and the clash between generations.

Sachin Khedekar leads the cast, which includes Sonal Jha, Dadhi Pandey, Ankiit, Ravi Chahar, and N.K Pant. Vikas Bahari's Indian adaptation is enhanced by Muneesh Sappel's production design and costumes. Piyush Kanojia provides the music while Amogh Phadke handles lighting design.

Director Feroz Abbas Khan explains, "At the heart of this story is a weary patriarch whose shattered dreams belie the inherent optimism of his sons. Even though he carries the excruciating burden of history and is no stranger to prejudice and discrimination, his children believe the future will be gentler, better. When their perspectives collide, painful secrets will unravel and the audience will be taken on an emotional roller coaster."

This production promises to deliver a compelling experience through its storytelling and performances. The play delves into themes of hope and despair within a family grappling with generational differences.