<p>Theatre group Karana is staging one of Girish Karnad’s earliest plays at Ranga Shankara on Saturday. Titled ‘Maanishaada… A Tale of Separation’, the Kannada play depicts how Valmiki started writing the ‘Ramayana’ and weaves in why Sita did not want to return to Ayodhya.</p>.<p>Director Revanth Mailge says few groups have attempted it. “It’s originally a radio drama. Which means we could improvise a lot while converting it into a play for the stage,” he told<span class="italic"> Metrolife</span>.</p>.<p>One of 11 actors, Rachana R Malige says the play is fascinating. “It begins with a hunter killing one of two love birds sitting on a tree. An enraged Valmiki curses the hunter. After a few twists and turns, Valmiki starts writing the story of Rama.” </p>.<p><span class="italic">September 18, 3.30 pm, Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar. Tickets at venue and on BookMyShow.</span></p>
<p>Theatre group Karana is staging one of Girish Karnad’s earliest plays at Ranga Shankara on Saturday. Titled ‘Maanishaada… A Tale of Separation’, the Kannada play depicts how Valmiki started writing the ‘Ramayana’ and weaves in why Sita did not want to return to Ayodhya.</p>.<p>Director Revanth Mailge says few groups have attempted it. “It’s originally a radio drama. Which means we could improvise a lot while converting it into a play for the stage,” he told<span class="italic"> Metrolife</span>.</p>.<p>One of 11 actors, Rachana R Malige says the play is fascinating. “It begins with a hunter killing one of two love birds sitting on a tree. An enraged Valmiki curses the hunter. After a few twists and turns, Valmiki starts writing the story of Rama.” </p>.<p><span class="italic">September 18, 3.30 pm, Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar. Tickets at venue and on BookMyShow.</span></p>