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Attack on theatre must be condemned

MTG editorial

Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy (IDEA) & Mumbai Theatre Guide strongly condemns the brutal terrorist attacks during the performances of Marathi play 'AAMHI PACHPUTE' on 4th June at Gadkari Rangayatan (Thane) and 31st May at Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium (Vashi) and appeals to the Govt of Maharashtra to take strict action against the aatankwadis.

This is not the first time theatre has been attacked by anti social elements. Safdar Hashmi a legendory theatre personality was attackede and killed during the performance of his play ?Halla Bol' in January1989.

Vetran theatre personality Mr. Habib Tanveer faced the heat of goondas in the year of 2003, and finally this incident shook the theatre world. It is time to unite the theatre world and request goverments to take immediate action.

A meeting to condemn this cowardly act will be held on 7th June at 6.00pm. at Keeratan Kendra, opp. Utpal Sanghvi School, Juhu. All theatre lovers are invited to come and raise their voice and send memorandum to Chief Minister and Home minister following a skit 'THEATRE PER BHI AATANKWAD' for more details call on 9821044429.

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