Genre: Plays > Gujarati

Sudhaben, lovingly called Baa, is the fulcrum around which revolves the lives of her entire family, consisting of her husband Deepchand, sons Mahesh and Niraj and their wives Vina and Neha. The strong bond between mother and sons is, however, resented by Vina and Neha. Repeated efforts by Vina and Neha to wean their husbands away from Baa's shadow having failed, resentment simmers in the hearts of the two daughters-in-law.

Baa's only daughter, Lata who married outside caste, against the wishes of her parents, is pregnant and wants to come home for delivery. Baa has given the permission, but her father has not.

Sulking daughters-in-law is not the only challenge that Baa faces, but her long cherished principles and societal commitments too are under threat. The old age home that Baa had built in her youth, is under threat of demolition. Mahesh wants to demolish it and build a lavish bungalow in its place. Afraid of Baa's opposition, Mahesh searches for ways to announce his decision to his mother.

Will Baa allow the old age home to be demolished or veto Mahesh's decision? Watch the play shape up in Part 2 of this social play Baa Retire Thaay Chhe.

 

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Story

Baa Retire Thaay Chhe, adapted from the famous Marathi play Aai Retire Hotey, is produced by Kaustubh Trivedi and directed by Sanjay Goradia

Sudhaben (Padmanrani), fondly called Baa, feels its time for her to retire, after ‘serving' the family for over four decades. Her decision jolts the family, which plunges in to total chaos.

Used to a comfortable life when Baa managed the house, the life of Sudhaben's husband, sons and daughters-in-law is thrown into disarray by her decision to retire. With no option, Baa's family gradually tries to take control of their lives.

Will they succeed? Will Baa stick to her decision or will emotional pulls force her to cancel her decision? Watch Baa Retire Thaay Chhe, a thought-provoking Gujarati play that highlights the struggle and sacrifices a woman undergoes for her family.

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