Jammu 07-09-2023 : A bio drama entitled ‘The Uncrowned Poet’ based on the life of Sahitya Academy Awardee legendary Dogri writer Kunwar Viyogi is being staged on Saturday, 9th of September, 2023 at 6 pm at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. The play has been written by Aarushi Thakur Rana and is directed by Gauri Thakur. This is going to be an opportune moment for all to witness a dramatic performance based on the life of a local hero who elevated the level of Dogri literature to the ultimate heights. The play has been produced by Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust and entry to the show is free of charges.
The play ‘The Uncrowned Poet’ is a dramatic portrayal of the events which transcribed in the life of the famous Dogri poet Randhir Singh Jamwal, creatively known as Kunwar Viyogi. The performance highlights the personal trials and tribulations of an aspiring poet, a passionate lover, a benevolent brother and a loving son. Kunwar Viyogi is the embodiment of perseverance, highlighted by the enormity and inevitably of his journey from an ambitious poet who forsakes his creativity to serve his country as an Airforce Officer. The challenges of a military career failed to abstain from the creative process of Kunwar Viyogi, as did the untimely demise of his parents and wife. Rather than succumbing to what was a chain of tragic events, heartbreak and the additional responsibility of providing parental care for his younger siblings only catalysed Kunwar Viyogi’s work and elements of his hardships are clearly evident in his poetic literature. Kunwar Viyogi’s story transcends normality and exemplifies the passion of an artist, the desire of a lover and the patriotism of a service man. Much is to be learnt from Kunwar Viyogi’s journey and the man himself, a man of high morals, resilience and self-worth. He was not only a great human being but an institution, who lived life to the fullest despite all upheavals. The Uncrowned Poet is a dedication to the creative genius of Kunwar Viyogi and a glimpse into the life of an unsung hero of the rich and beautiful history of Jammu and Kashmir.
The artists who are going to perform in the play include Neeraj Kant as Kunwar Viyogi (Old), Raghunandan Singh Charak as Kunwar Viyogi (Young), Sanket Bhagat as Kunwar Viyogi (Child), Meenakshi Bhagat as Prem Jamwal, Chirag Anand as Poorakh Singh Jamwal, Palshin Dutta as Pushpa Devi, Diksha Pandita as Poonam Singh Jamwal, Priyal Gupta as Young Poonam Singh Jamwal, Sheryaar Salaria as Senior Officer, Radhika Sharma as Saheli and Mehak Singh as Sister. Other includes Sumit Bandaral, Abhimanyu Choudhary, Nikhil Sharma, Harsh Dogra, Vishal Bhat and Chaitanya Shekhar.