On 16th September 1983 the Academy had its long awaited senior Drama Festival at the Patkar Hall (S.N.D.T.).
The day itself was a memorable one for the Academy in that, our revered Magazine, the A.B.C. was revived after a long period. Coming back to the plays our fair judges were Mr. Namdeo Lahute and Mr. Abraham Samson. As last year, this year too we had two English, one Hindi and one Gujarati play. The first English play "The old Geyser", was a superb example of co-incidences which can happen and the chaos which can follow. Nikhil Gandhi as the pompous Colonel Proudfoot totally stole the show and even Cyrus Dadahanji did a hillarious role as 'the suitor'. Incidentally, Nikhil Gandhi got the second-best actor award.
The second play was Gujarati, 'Bairi Vechi, Daru Pidho". This play was adapted by our science teacher, Mr. Damania. Dhanpal Jhaveri the 'heroine' of the play did a marvelous role as a female and justly won the best actor's award. (Editor: Dhanpal was inducted to the Hall of Fame by BAPSA in 2016). Maoj Choksi as old Jamnabai and Ashish Yadav as Puha acted perfectly, each winning consolation prizes.
After the interval, a much enjoyed play was the Hindi play "Khoon Ya Maut". It was a superb satire on our political organisation. Snehal Shah acted his role to the hilt and bagged the third prize. Many in the audience felt he deserved the first. But then there were so many beautiful performances that the entire audience was divided in opinion. That just goes to show how well each actor in the plays performed. Samir Vora as the passer-by and Salim Imani as the peon bagged consolation prizes too.
The last play "Ernie Incredible Illucinationations" was a more psychological play than we have had in many years. It was about how little Ernie has illusions which become realities resulting in embarrassment to others. Yezdi Khambatta as Ernie did an excellent role but yet got only a consolation prize. Yezdi Bagli as his dad was wonderful and was rightly awarded the first consolation prize.
After all the plays were over and while the judges were making their final decision, our old friend and ex-student Abdul Gaffoor entertained us with his most lively mimicry and jokes.
The festival ended with a vote of thanks and distribution of awards. It was a very enjoyable evening indeed.
By Cyrus Avari Std. X-1 (in 1984)
An article from the Academy Boys' Chronicle dated January 1984 (No.2)
The day itself was a memorable one for the Academy in that, our revered Magazine, the A.B.C. was revived after a long period. Coming back to the plays our fair judges were Mr. Namdeo Lahute and Mr. Abraham Samson. As last year, this year too we had two English, one Hindi and one Gujarati play. The first English play "The old Geyser", was a superb example of co-incidences which can happen and the chaos which can follow. Nikhil Gandhi as the pompous Colonel Proudfoot totally stole the show and even Cyrus Dadahanji did a hillarious role as 'the suitor'. Incidentally, Nikhil Gandhi got the second-best actor award.
The second play was Gujarati, 'Bairi Vechi, Daru Pidho". This play was adapted by our science teacher, Mr. Damania. Dhanpal Jhaveri the 'heroine' of the play did a marvelous role as a female and justly won the best actor's award. (Editor: Dhanpal was inducted to the Hall of Fame by BAPSA in 2016). Maoj Choksi as old Jamnabai and Ashish Yadav as Puha acted perfectly, each winning consolation prizes.
After the interval, a much enjoyed play was the Hindi play "Khoon Ya Maut". It was a superb satire on our political organisation. Snehal Shah acted his role to the hilt and bagged the third prize. Many in the audience felt he deserved the first. But then there were so many beautiful performances that the entire audience was divided in opinion. That just goes to show how well each actor in the plays performed. Samir Vora as the passer-by and Salim Imani as the peon bagged consolation prizes too.
The last play "Ernie Incredible Illucinationations" was a more psychological play than we have had in many years. It was about how little Ernie has illusions which become realities resulting in embarrassment to others. Yezdi Khambatta as Ernie did an excellent role but yet got only a consolation prize. Yezdi Bagli as his dad was wonderful and was rightly awarded the first consolation prize.
After all the plays were over and while the judges were making their final decision, our old friend and ex-student Abdul Gaffoor entertained us with his most lively mimicry and jokes.
The festival ended with a vote of thanks and distribution of awards. It was a very enjoyable evening indeed.
By Cyrus Avari Std. X-1 (in 1984)
An article from the Academy Boys' Chronicle dated January 1984 (No.2)
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