Exclusive: Pratik Gandhi Marks 10 Years of 'Mohan Ka Masala' with Emotional Performances
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Noted actor Pratik Gandhi kicked off the performing arts festival Repertwahr with a powerful solo performance of the play 'Mohan Ka Masala' at Janeshwar Misra Park in Lucknow. The 90-minute show, directed by Manoj Shah and written by Ishan Doshi, left the packed audience in awe and earned a standing ovation. Gandhi, who has been performing the play for a decade, credits 'Mohan Ka Masala' for shaping him as both an artist and a person. He praises the play's unique approach to portraying Mahatma Gandhi as a human being, full of doubts and contradictions. This, he says, allows him to connect with his character on a deeper level through emotion and thought. The actor was overwhelmed by the audience's response and connection with the play, noting that people from diverse backgrounds and age groups find their own meanings in it. Gandhi has performed 'Mohan Ka Masala' for various audiences, including theatre enthusiasts and inmates at Sabarmati Jail, and has witnessed the play's emotional impact transcend barriers. The actor has a special bond with Lucknow, having spent extended periods there before becoming a full-time actor. He reminisces about his strong theatre memories in the city, including his first performance at the Repertwahr Theatre Festival in 2015. Gandhi feels a sense of pride and completion in returning to perform 'Mohan Ka Masala' in Lucknow, reconnecting with the city and his roots in theatre.
