“They think we’re dirt because we clean their dirt.”
Untouchable (1989)
Adapted by Sudha Bhuchar and Kristine Landon-Smith from the novel by Mulk Raj Anand
Set in 1930s India, at a time of tremendous political upheaval, Tamasha's debut hit hard at the treatment of India’s lowest classes. Taking a day in the life of Bakha, a 17-year-old latrine cleaner, it laid bare his daily struggle for survival amid the hypocrisies of the high caste Hindus.
Untouchable opened at Riverside Studios on 4 December 1989, playing alternate nights in English and Hindi.
“If Untouchable is the fruit of their first efforts, Tamasha seems set to lead the way in the ensuing decade.” - Times of India
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Credits
Translation Sudha Bhuchar
Director Kristine Landon-Smith
Designer Sue Mayes
Lighting Designer Richard Moffatt
Musical Director / Musician / Composer Baluji Shrivastav
Original Cast
Ravi Aujla, Sudha Bhuchar, Ajay Chhabra, Charubala Chokshi, Dhirendra, Neeru Harrison, Kaleem Janjua, Ronny Jhutti, Rashid Karapiet, Bhavesh Lodhia, Dinesh Shukla
