Muscat to stage tribute to art legend Raja Ravi Varma
Titled Katha Parayum Chithrangal (A Unique Story of Colours and Canvases), the show promises a cinematic experience combining light, sound, dance and drama.
Scheduled to be held at Al Falaj Hotel Grand Hall, the Malayalam version will be staged on August 22, followed by a Hindi rendition, Bolti Tasveerein – Rangon aur Canvas ke Zariye Khulti Kahani, on August 23.
Directed by Sunil Kumar Krishnan Nair, the 165-minute performance involves over 117 actors and technicians with rehearsals having commenced nearly six months ago.
'This is not just a performance; it is an emotion, a tribute to a man whose brush transformed still life into motion and emotion,' said Nair. 'We aim to introduce Raja Ravi Varma's genius to the younger generation and revive his artistic spirit in a contemporary way. To my knowledge, Oman has never seen a live drama show of this scale. We're telling stories through colour, canvas and soul – just as Ravi Varma did.'
The production includes sets by stage designer Sujathan Master and music by composer Rony Raphael. A painting competition is also being organised as part of the show to encourage cultural dialogue and artistic expression open to artists of all nationalities in Oman.
Artists from India will oversee makeup, costume and lighting, underlining the show's scale and ambition in presenting a multidimensional tribute to one of India's most celebrated painters.
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