2. Chanakya, the Greatest statesman, a political strategist and the one who created a nation of squabbling kingdoms, will never be born again, but his thoughts are arguably even more relevant to say so than in his time… the resonance of his thoughts reach us from distance and inspire us. What was his heart’s desire? Kingdom? Power? Comforts? Wealth? Was he the miscreant content in senseless violence? If he had any of these desires, then he would not inspire so many generations. He was a rare mélange of supreme intellect, insightful dreams and audacious sincerity towards the heart felt cause. His cause was to create a strong, unified and prosperous great nation named BHARAT. The Motto Chanakya’s sincerity and knowledge gave him that dominion over one and all which transformed people into protagonists. Chandragupta started as a timid prey and ended being a greatest sovereign of history due to Chanakya’s unyielding influence. Chandragupta ended the cruel and selfish rule of Nandas and established the eminent Mouuryan clan under the guidance of Chanakya. Chanakya could correctly interpret the past and envisage the future to decide the right course of present

3. The internal discord, the external threat, the polluted politics and the despicable corruption of public servants. Was this the scenario in the time of Chanakya? Or these are the headlines of today’s newspaper? The fabric of this once magnificent society, is corroded from within and without. Only the austere and serious adherence of Chanakya’s thoughts and concepts can rebuild this society to it’s previous glory We the people of India, love to sing extols to self. But there are numerous with which we are inflicted and we are completely obvious to our spiritual health This nation certainly touched the summits in the distant antiquity but throughout the past millennia we have only achieved decay. The decay of morality, social consciousness and predilection for community. This society needs to be stretched and shuddered so that it can rouse from the centuries’ old slumber. We need to complete Chanakya’s work today. We need to a leader akin to Chanakya today.The internal discord, the external threat, the polluted politics and the despicable corruption of public servants. Was this the scenario in the time of Chanakya? Or these are the headlines of today’s newspaper? The fabric of this once magnificent society, is corroded from within and without. Only the austere and serious adherence of Chanakya’s thoughts and concepts can rebuild this society to it’s previous glory We the people of India, love to sing extols to self. But there are numerous with which we are inflicted and we are completely obvious to our spiritual health This nation certainly touched the summits in the distant antiquity but throughout the past millennia we have only achieved decay. The decay of morality, social consciousness and predilection for community. This society needs to be stretched and shuddered so that it can rouse from the centuries’ old slumber. We need to complete Chanakya’s work today. We need to a leader akin to Chanakya today. This play is our modest attempt to read those glorious pages from the past. Our endeavor is to present an opportunity for introspection towards the society and the leaders of the society. To proclaim that the nation is supreme and selfless love for the nation is the only virtuous selfishness. Family, friends & fortune all are secondary.This play is our modest attempt to read those glorious pages from the past. Our endeavor is to present an opportunity for introspection towards the society and the leaders of the society. To proclaim that the nation is supreme and selfless love for the nation is the only virtuous selfishness. Family, friends & fortune all are secondary. We praise the celestial soul of Kautilya Chanakya and try to bring his divine work to the citizens of IndiaWe praise the celestial soul of Kautilya Chanakya and try to bring his divine work to the citizens of India The Motto

5. The Cast Ashok Banthiya Bhuvanesh Shetty Sanjay Bhatia Kavita Rathod Shakeel Khan Priya Dixit Pradeep Vengurlekar Sunil Shinde Rajan Joshi Nilesh Trivedi Dharmaj Joshi Maha-amatya Rakshas Acharya Chandragupta Mourya Pururaj, Sannidhata & Parvatak SumohaDharmaj Vishkanya Katika Aryadahn and Aatvik Sena-Adyaksha & Dhanand Shaktaar & Parvatak Mantri VakranasGopalak MANOJ JOSHI AS CHANAKAYA &

6. The Crew WriterDirectorProducersMusic Asso. Director & Production Designer Costume Designs Stage Décor Make up DressmanSettingsP.R. Publicity Designs Stills Outdoor Partner Mihir Bhuta Manoj Joshi Manoj Joshi Charu Joshi & Mayur Barot Ashit Desai Ashutosh Apte Mala Banthiya Ashfaq Moulavi Dinesh Shetty, Ullesh Kandhare Girish Nikam Girish Nikam Pravin Bhosle (Kalpa Kala Setting Service) Deepak Somaiya (Theatrix) Suguna Sundaram Studio Link Pvt. Ltd. Ashish Sompura, Nitin Bright Advertising.

7. We are thankful to… Shri T. S. Bhaal Shri. Yogesh Lakhani Shri Rakesh Upadhyay Shri Kishor Dhariya Shri. Shubhanand Jog

8. Success story till now… Staged in Gujarati in 1990 & won Abhiyan Natya Spardha for Best Actor, Best Writer & 2 nd Best Play.Staged in Gujarati in 1990 & won Abhiyan Natya Spardha for Best Actor, Best Writer & 2 nd Best Play. Revived in Hindi in 1998 and did more than 200 shows till 2003 across India.Revived in Hindi in 1998 and did more than 200 shows till 2003 across India. Revived again now with a better production value and have already had 10 house-full shows in MumbaiRevived again now with a better production value and have already had 10 house-full shows in Mumbai 7 out door shows in Gujarat with an average of 5000 people in each show.7 out door shows in Gujarat with an average of 5000 people in each show.

9. Celebrities who watched & appreciated this play… Politicians Shri Narendra ModiShri Narendra Modi Shri Laluprasad YadavShri Laluprasad Yadav Religious leaders H. H. Shri Morari BappuH. H. Shri Morari Bappu H. H. Shri Bhupendra PandyaH. H. Shri Bhupendra Pandya Industrialists Shri. Mukesh AmbaniShri. Mukesh Ambani Shri. Nikhil GandhiShri. Nikhil Gandhi Film Personalities PadmaShri. Akshay Kumar Shri Shatrughna Sinha Shri Paresh Rawal Shri John Matthews Shri Anees Bazmee Smt. Smita Thakre

10. Future plans… Approx. 35 shows to be done in Gujarat only.Approx. 35 shows to be done in Gujarat only. Inquiries from UK, USA, Mauritius, Singapore, Indonesia & Dubai.Inquiries from UK, USA, Mauritius, Singapore, Indonesia & Dubai. Performing at Kolkata in June`09 for Birla Kala KendraPerforming at Kolkata in June`09 for Birla Kala Kendra Will be performed in Sangeet Natya Kala Academy, The Indian Habitat center and other prestigious organizationsWill be performed in Sangeet Natya Kala Academy, The Indian Habitat center and other prestigious organizations

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