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An ex-officer, Silvio (Nabaraj Budhathoki) spends his spare time amusing people from the regiment by shooting his pistol. From the soldiers’ point of view, the mystery surrounding Silvio is accompanied by their respect for and fear of him. Though it is always a matter of wonder to them, nobody dares to ask him about his life, circumstances or income.
Taaro is a glance at what emerges to be the life of the lowest level of gentry in Russian society. As the play ensues, the narrator learns that the mysterious civilian Silvio is an incredible marksman with the firearm. A series of events occur involving an unintended insult of Silvio by an impetuous young officer, a beautiful woman, a country estate and a mysterious set of bullet holes in a painting.
The current production of Taaro, a Russian story translated and performed in Nepali, gives an interesting taste to regular theatre goers in Kathmandu. Presented by Shailee Theatre, Taaro is an incredible mirror showcasing Russian society from the 19th century which is easily relatable even in the current Nepali milieu. Actors in Taaro include Nabaraj Budhathoki (the director himself), Kedar Shrestha, Madan Baral, Manju Devkota and Manju Giri—all of whom have endowed the production with convincing depictions of the lives of characters removed in time and space from their own. The anticipated duel between Silvio and Boris keeps the audience’s eyes glued to the stage. “We are performing this play to mark the 213th birthday of Sir Alexander Pushkin; we want to bestow our great respect towards him through this play,” said Budathoki adding that some changes have been made to the original play to make it more relevant to the Nepali audience.
Taaro depicts the anguish of a successful man who is challenged by a slew of individuals with perspectives different from his own. It contemplates on the insecurities that emerge when there is someone to overtake one’s status. While the play is the story of a soldier, it also provides a commentary on all those who are considered successful.
Taaro will be staged every Thursday at 5:30 pm in the Nepali month of Ashadh at the Russian Culture Center, Kamalpokhari
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