In ‘Shree Bijjo Bhoot’, a daughter’s search and a mother’s wait
Summary
‘Shree Bijjo Bhoot’ at Mandala Theatre follows Gauri, a young woman from Dadeldhura, as she searches for her missing father while waiting for her lover and confronting the unequal expectations placed on women. Blending Doteli language, village folklore and humor, the play explores migration, trust and gender roles in Sudurpaschim.
Key Points
- ‘Shree Bijjo Bhoot’ is staged at Mandala Theatre and set in Nidlaad village, Dadeldhura, drawing on the folk beliefs and cultural traditions of Sudurpaschim.
- The story follows Gauri as she travels to Bambai/Mumbai in search of her father, while also waiting for her lover Dhirendra and dealing with vulnerability and deception.
- Writer Diwas Nath and directors Buddhi Tamang and Akash Nepali use Doteli language, humor and village folklore to ground the play’s message on women’s position in society.
- The play centers on gender inequality, migration and the emotional costs of men leaving home for work.
