INDORE: "The female-centric theme and effective direction meant not one dull moment for viewers. The slow unfolding of the suspense complemented beautiful acting by veteran performers," said Chitra Raje, a resident of MG road after watching the two-and-half hour play 'Amhi Sau Kumud Prabhakar Apte'.

The play, produced by the Bhadrakali Production House, Mumbai, and directed by Viren Pradhan was organized by Sanand Nyas at University Auditorium on Saturday. Aishwarya Narkar and Pratiksha Lonkar acted in it.

Meanwhile, for greater Brijeshwari resident PR Deshpande, light and sound effects and even the makeup of actors was impeccable.

Sandhya Deshpande, a housewife, said the interest and emotions of the audience suddenly went into an overdrive after the interval. "The second half begins with a very strategic scene that leaves everyone stunned," said Sandhya.

"The play successfully impressed upon viewers' mind that love is sacrifice. Also, it teaches a lesson to appreciate and savor the good things in life," said Nana Durafe, a theatre buff.

Jayant Bhise said the experimentation by the director in the play was very well accepted and appreciated by the crowd. " Music by Soumitra lent a beautiful flow to the play," said Bhise.

Artist Aishwarya Narkar had a word of praise for the audience as well. "I had expected a problem with the language as people in Indore are not familiar with Marathi. But there was no such problem as even subtle dialogues were well understood by the audience," she said.

Three shows of the play will be staged at the auditorium on Sunday, at 10 am, 4 pm and 7:30 pm.

