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“It was from his life that I understood the
way of compassion,” says Gandhi.

The relationship between these two individuals was little known, which is
why the play was created to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Shrimad. This
important occasion also commemorated the release of stamps and coins bearing
Shrimad’s image in India.
The drama, with grand sets and vibrant music, was created by a well-known
theatre team. The script is written by Uttam Gada, music composed by Sachin-
Jigar, directed by Rajesh Joshi, and produced under the guidance of the founder of
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD), Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai.
The play has received numerous accolades, including the award for the Best

YUGPURUSH Play of 2017 at one of the most prestigious performing art institutions in India,
Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards. It was also the fi rst Indian play to be staged
at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where the world famous Academy Awards is
Mahatma’s Mahatmatma’s Mahatma held. Needless to say the play has received raved reviews from historians, political
Maha
leaders and other artists. Acclaimed fi lm director Ashutosh Gowariker of Lagaan
(2001) and Jodha Akbar (2008) fame said, “In
one word, it was amazing! This play holds a
great signifi cance [and] should be seen by
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seen immense support and enthusiasm from
the Thai-Indian community.
A special play is coming to town as part of a global tour after doing a record of over In keeping with the play’s theme of
992 shows in 294 cities across the world. YUGPURUSH – Mahatma’s Mahatma, compassion and selfl essness, all proceeds from
which translates to ‘Man of the Era - The Leader of the Leader,’ is a heart touching, the show will go towards the building of a
riveting portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi’s transition from Mohandas, a common much needed multi-speciality hospital for the
man, to Mahatma, a great soul. The script explores an untold story about this underprivileged people in Dharampur, Gujarat.
great Indian apostle of non-violence, and Shrimad Rajchandraji, a saint, poet and
philosopher, whom Gandhi proclaimed as his spiritual mentor. He is referred to as For more information, visit www.yugpurush.org.
Mahatma’s Mahatma, the person responsible for Gandhi’s transition from a fi ery To purchase tickets, call Neha Shah at 089 771 1903 or email yugpurushbkk@gmail.com.
barrister to the compassionate leader.

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