For someone who grew up on the dose of Vijay Tendulkar and his Ghashiram Kotwal, the idea of Hindi rendition after 50 years was intriguing. I have to start this piece with a disclaimer that, yes, despite efforts, mind did compare the original Ghashiram Kotwal directed by Jabbar Patel, in which Dr. Mohan Agashe played Nana Fadanvis.

Hindi Ghasiram Kotwal has veteran actor Sanjay Mishra play the main antagonist, Nana Fadanvis. Santosh Juvekar plays the title role of Ghasiram Kotwal.

For the uninitiated, play is primarily about the chancellor of Peshwas — Nana Phadanvis — and his use of Ghasiram Savaldas to satiate his lust. It is also about Ghasiram, a brahmin from Kanoj, taking revenge on the Brahmins of Pune for treating him badly when he came to Pune once he gains power. It is also abo

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