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'''Aasakta Kalamanch''' (also known popularly as '''Aasakta''') <ref name="Matra Ratra">{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/couple-caper/439234/|title=Couple caper – Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2019-06-22}}</ref> is a [[Pune]]-based [[theatre|theatre troupe]]. Its alumni include [[Radhika Apte]], Sagar Deshmukh, Pradeep Vaidya, Ashish Mehta, Varun Narvekar, Sarang Sathaye, and Omkar Govardhan.<ref name=":0" />

== History ==
Aasakta Kalamanch produces plays in Hindi, Marathi and English. It began as a [[Nonprofit organization|non profit organisation]] in 2003 to produce [[Naturalism (theatre)|contemporary theatre]] productions.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/meet-mohit-takalkar-the-accidental-director/story-PvsuG1MMfR5vmy33yHuOMN.html|title=Meet Mohit Takalkar, the accidental director|last=Bari|first=Prachi|date=6 January 2019|website=The Hindustan Times|access-date=4 April 2019}}</ref> In 2008, it was India's entry at Cairo International Festival of Experimental Theatre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-marathi-play-tu-selected-for-international-experimental-festival-1201140|title=Marathi play Tu selected for international experimental festival|last=Ghosh|first=Pratik|date=26 October 2008|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref> It is headed by Mohit Takalkar. Sachin Kundalkar was the first playwright and his play ''Chhotyasha Suttit'' was appreciated by the critics.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/Vibrant-tradition/article16148462.ece|title=Vibrant tradition|last=Gokhale|first=Shanta|date=2010-08-28|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-04-08|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In 2017, they performed their play ''Gajab Kahani'', at Aadyam's third season.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/trunks-tusks-and-theatre/article18488783.ece|title=Trunks, tusks and theatre|date=18 May 2017|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-04-04|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The group recently celebrated their fifteenth anniversary by performing plays at [[Prithvi Theatre|Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/?id=bDVTDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA96&lpg=PA96&dq=aasakta+kalamanch#v=onepage&q=aasakta%20kalamanch&f=false|title=The Caravan: March 2018|last=Press|first=Delhi|date=12 March 2018|publisher=Delhi Press|pages=96|language=en|quote=On its fifteenth anniversary, Aasakta Kalamanch is bringing four plays to Prithvi Theatre.}}</ref> In 2018, the group performed their play ''Tichi Satra Prakarne'' at IAPAR International Theatre Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://festival.iapar.in/festival-2018/|title=FESTIVAL 2018 – IAPAR|website=festival.iapar.in|access-date=2019-04-08}}</ref>

== Selective performances ==
* 2010, NCPA's Centrestage Theatre Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/12-new-plays-a-taste-of-dilli/100368|title=12 new plays a taste of Dilli|last=Sharma|first=Aditi|date=31 October 2010|website=Mid Day|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref>
*2013, Ranga Shankara Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/Ranga-Shankara-Boiled-Beans-on-Toast-Badal-Sircar-Vijay-Tendulkar/articleshow/23736662.cms|title=From Yayati to Boiled Beans on Toast|last=Ravindran|first=Nirmala|date=8 October 2013|website=Bangalore Mirror|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref>
* 2014, National School of Drama's International Drama Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/drama-lessons-101-192946|title=Drama Lessons 101|date=2 January 2014|website=Millennium Post|access-date=2019-04-04|quote=Kamani will host Marathi play Uney Purey Shahar Ek by Aasakta Kalamanch, Pune}}</ref>
* 2017, Aadyam.
* 2018, IAPAR International Theatre Festival.
* 2019, Sarang Theatre Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/unwind/new-name-new-plays/articleshow/68069714.cms|title=New name, new plays|last=Mallya|first=Vinutha|date=20 February 2019|website=Pune Mirror|language=en|access-date=2019-04-07}}</ref>
* 2019, Bharat Rang Mahostav organised by National School of Drama, at Delhi.<ref name="BRM2019" >{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/bharat-rang-mahotsav-mohit-takalkar-mathemagician-play-national-school-of-drama-5558430/|title=Beyond the Number Game|first=Dipanita|last=Nath|date=29 January 2019|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref>

== Plays ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width : 80em;"
!style="white-space: nowrap;"|Year of first show
!style="white-space: nowrap;"|Name
!style="align-content: center;"| Translation
!style="width: 50%;"| Plot Summary
! Notes
|-
|2004 || ''Chhotyasha Suttit'' || In a small holiday
|
|It was directed by Mohit Takalkar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/It-pays-to-be-over-dramatic-today/articleshow/831980.cms|title=It pays to be over-dramatic today|date=30 August 2014|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-04-08}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan=3|2009 ||''Anandbhog Mall'' || –
|The play explores the subject of casteism in India. The story revolves around a Maratha doctor and his Brahmin wife. Even after five years of marriage they still have caste biases. The play explores their relationship.
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Marathi-play-takes-unflinching-look-at-casteism/articleshow/4452325.cms|title=Marathi play takes unflinching look at casteism|last=Chandawarkar|first=Rahul|date=27 April 2009|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-04-08}}</ref>
|-
|''Garbo'' || –
|The story revolves around Garbo, an actress and her three flatmates : Shrimant, Intuc and Pansy.
|It was staged in the 70s and was written by Mahesh Elkunchwar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/unwind/A-salute-to-Garbo/articleshow/32626638.cms|title=A salute to Garbo|date=14 March 2009|website=Pune Mirror|language=en|access-date=2019-06-11}}</ref>
|-
|''Matra Ratra'' || Only night
| The story revolves around a married couple Nilu and Anju, in their late 20s.The tale spans and proceeds over 17 nights.
|It is an adaptation of Bradley Hayward's play, ''Legitimate Hooey''. The play was initially performed in Marathi, but later presented in English on public demand.
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|-
|2011 || ''Charshe Koti Visarbhole'' || Four Million Forgetfuls
|It was written in 1986. It is set in 3985 AD and is a political satire. It tells the story of a dystopian world where workers get paid in life span. It goes on to portray the rivalry between the rich and the middle class.
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/time-travel-to-3985-ad/111055|title=Time travel to 3985 AD|date=3 February 2011|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2019-04-08}}</ref>
|-
|2012||''Shillak''|| Remaining
| The play revolves the agony of current generation, caused by socio-economic changes.
| It is written by Sagar Deshmukh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/art-theatre/A-great-run-of-good-plays-in-Marathi/articleshow/16196979.cms|title=A great run of good plays in Marathi|date=13 January 2012|website=Mumbai Mirror|language=en|access-date=2019-06-22}}</ref>
|-
|2016 ||''Mukaam Dehru,Jila Nagaur'' || Destination Dehru,District Nagaur
| The play is set in the year 1942. The play is set in the village of Dehru, in Rajasthan. The play revolves around the Quit India Movement and the World War 2
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rajasthanpost.com/index.php/2016/12/15/jkk-weekend-theatre/|title=JKK Weekend Theatre|language=en-US|access-date=13 May 2019| date=15 December 2016}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan=2|2017 ||''Gajab Kahani'' || –
| It is the story of an elephant named Solomon and its mahout, Subhro's journey from Lisbon.
|It is an adaptation of José Saramago's ''The Elephant’s Journey.''<ref name=":3" />
|-
|''Respect'' ||<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|The story revolves around four boys on their way to Cologne. It is based on a true incident involving honor killing.
| It is based on German play from 2007.It is written and directed by German actor and playwright Lutz Hübner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/others/special/stage-ready/articleshow/56274798.cms|title=Stage ready|last=Latkar|first=Ketaki|date=1 January 2017|website=Pune Mirror|language=en|access-date=2019-04-08}}</ref>
|-
|2018||''Mathemagician'' || –
| It is a story set in Babylon, Greece, about Nikor, a man who becomes the chief mathematician.Nikor was played by Ipsita Chakraborty Singh, as a eunuch
|It is based on a script by Gowri Ramnarayan.<ref name="BRM2019"/>
|-
|2019 || ''Chaheta'' || The beloved
|The play revolves around Abraham,when he had to nearly sacrifice his son Isaac.It had themes from Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
| It is based on a script by the Palestinian writer Amir Nizar Zuabi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/unwind/new-name-new-plays/articleshow/68069714.cms|title=New name, new plays|last=Mallya|first=Vinutha|website=Pune Mirror|language=en|date=20 February 2019|access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=7|Unknown ||''Junglenama''|| – || ||
|-
| ''Mein Huun Yusuf Aur Ye Hai Mera Bhai'' || I am Yusuf and this is my brother || ||
|-
|''Bandish'' || – || ||
|-
| ''Bed ke Neeche Rehne Wali'' || The girl who lives under the bed
|Ira had an imaginary friend who lived under her bed called Manu. The story progresses as Ira grows up and forgets Manu and how Manu wants to know why.
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/01-hindi-play-preview-bedke-niche-rehne-wali.asp#|title=BEDKE NEECHE REHNE WALI Hindi Play/Drama - www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com|website=www.mumbaitheatreguide.com|access-date=2019-04-08}}</ref>
|-
| ''Tichi Satra Prakarne'' ||Her seventeen affairs
|It is an adaptation of Martin Crimp's Attempts on Her Life. It is the story of a woman's multiple affairs.
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/theatre/Play-about-gay-couple-receives-letter-from-the-Theatre-Censor-Board/articleshow/45309019.cms|title=Play about gay couple receives letter from the Theatre Censor Board – Times of India|last=Chatterjee|first=Swati|date=25 December 2014|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-04-08}}</ref>
|-
|''Tu'' ||You || ||
|-
| ''Uney Purey Shahar Ek'' || – || ||
|}

== Recognition ==

* Best Director for ''Mein Huun Yusuf Aur Ye Mera Bhai'' at 11th Mahindra Excellence for Theatre Awards (META).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/art-culture/mohit-takalkar-the-minimal-master|title=Mohit Takalkar: The Minimal Master|last=Ray|first=Shreya|date=1 April 2016|website=OPEN Magazine|language=en|access-date=2019-04-04}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Natak Company]]

==References==
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