Rabindranath is a soulmate not only to the Bengalees but to the real readers all across the globe. One is endlessly surprised to find that his genius has touched all the chords of human emotions. The journey of introspection begins only when one probes deep into his literature which ultimately evolves into a profound philosophy.
In the play Shraddhashatabarshiki, a local businessman, Pranakeshto presents a strange and unprecedented interpretation of Tagore’s poem ‘Dui Bigha Jomi’. Apparently this interpretation turns Tagore’s psychology and genius upside down, presenting them in a completely different light. The Rabindranath we know is replaced by an entirely opposite version of him, as envisioned by Pranakeshto.
Gradually, with his twisted logic, the landlord in the poem appears to be the virtuous one, while Upen becomes a fraud. The other characters in the play desperately try to refute his arguments but fail, as they cannot speak against him in a function funded by his donations.
In reality, Ushneek production Shraddhashatabarshiki uses the essence of Rabindranath’s poem ‘Dui Bigha Jomi’ to reflect contemporary society of the wealthy and powerful dictating terms under capitalist and feudal mentalities, advocating shamelessly in favor of power-hungry elites sitting atop mountains of money.

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