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Anything but Love is all about Intense comedy

That’s what theatre enthusiast Raell Padamsee’s production Anything but Love is all about.

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Once again it’s love under the arc lights. Only this time, it’s a bit discreet, as the characters on stage have us believe. Theatre enthusiast Raell Padamsee’s production Anything but Love, directed by Vikranth Pawar, is a comedy with cut-throat humour, blended with stilling poignancy. The play is a comeback of sorts for its cast — actors Samir Soni and Mandira Bedi. After having toured across cities, it’s back again on public demand.

Says Raell, “These two people bump into each other at a restaurant after five long years. Initially, you think they are friends. As the play progresses you realise that they are a divorced couple and that it was an acrimonious divorce. The play has only two characters and it’s through their dialogues that you get know of the other characters in their lives — his girlfriend, her present husband, a therapist and so on.” The comedy, Raell emphasises, is done in a very realistic manner. “It’s an intelligent comedy. The two have an amazing chemistry — whether it’s endearing or acrimonious. It’s two hours of non-stop communicating on stage with each other. I’d say, it’s intense, but it’s intensely funny. It’s not frivolous or slapstick. The play got a wholesome run earlier and it’s worked very well the audiences.”

Anish, played by Samir, is hopelessly insecure, funny, jealous, and is unable to come to terms with growing older. While Seema, played by Mandira, is optimistic, focused, emotional, and is also unable tocome to terms with growing older. Because Raell had worked with Mandira before, she knew she was the right choice for the part. “With Samir, we were in talks for quite a while. We took him on board because he fits into this character with ease. It’s a role which requires sensitivity as well as a bit of machismo.  And Samir touches all aspects of the character in that sense. He’s macho yet sensitive,” Raell explains.

Whether the estranged couple gives it another chance forms the crux of the plot. Between gay psychiatrists and second spouses, will they choose to be with each other? Will they let bygones be bygones? The play is laced with humour in the right doses that further blends with a poignancy to take its audience on an unforgettable journey.
 

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