Smita Bansal lauds the role of multilingual plays in expanding theatre's reach
Deccan ChronicleThanks to her unforgettable performances in shows like 'Kora Kagaaz,' 'Yeh Meri Life Hai,' 'Aashirwad,' and 'Balika Vadhu', Smita Bansal is now counted among some of the most popular actors in Indian television. 'The Jaywant Dalvi play which outlines the dilemmas of a couple raising a physically challenged son is now being translated into Telugu and Kannada and Smita says, "If you dub plays in different languages then they will definitely attract a more diverse audience. She also draws attention to the pan-Indian popularity of dubbed films and believes translated teleplays will also succeed in attracting a wider audience across the country.In 'Chanda Hai Tu,' Smita plays Mrs. Shukla, a working mother and wife who is emotionally and physically exhausted as she tries to balance her parental duties and the demands of her professional life. "Filmed by the late director Nishikant Kamat and directed for the stage by Atul Parchure, the teleplay also stars Manav Gohil, Sanjay Batra, Prasad Barve, and Parchure himself.Watch it on 31st March at Tata Play Theatre.
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