Seagull (Cast 02)
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National School of Drama, New Delhi
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The Seagull (सीगल) is a Hindi stage adaptation of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov’s classic Russian drama, presented by the National School of Drama, New Delhi, in July 2024. The play explores unfulfilled love, artistic ambition, generational conflict, and emotional isolation among a group of artists and intellectuals living on a country estate. Through layered characters such as Irina Arkadina, Konstantin Treplev, Nina Zarechnaya, and Trigorin, the production reflects on the fragility of human relationships and the struggle between idealism and reality.
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Baharul Islam is an Indian theatre director, designer, and pedagogue associated with the National School of Drama. Known for his visually expressive and actor-centric approach, he works across classical and contemporary texts, often blending traditional aesthetics with modern theatrical language. As the Director and Designer of The Seagull (सीगल), he shaped the production’s overall scenography, performance rhythm, and interpretative framework, emphasizing psychological depth and minimalistic visual symbolism.
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Chekhov, A. P. (2024). The Seagull (सीगल). Directed by Baharul Islam. New Delhi: National School of Drama.
