Hasmukh Saab Ki Wasihat- Dancing to his will
https://www.indianlink.com.au/hasmukh-saab-ki-wasihat-dancing-to-his-will/ eading Time: 3 minutes A control-freak patriarch is a familiar figure in fiction, the toxic masculinity and deplorable parenting offering a fertile backdrop for many a story to germinate. Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani’s well-known play Hasmukh Saab ki Wasihat comes from this genre. It sees the protagonist Hasmukh Mehta, who has established complete control over his family and his wealth like many other patriarchs, outshine them all by controlling his family even after his death – by means of a sinister will. Much like a puppeteer, he has his family (even his mistress) dancing to his will, both literally and figuratively. The play became the latest offering in the theatre scene in Sydney’s Indian community, presented by Preksha Art and Culture Inc and directed by Suparna (Bobby) Mallick. Written more than a decade ago, Hasmukh Saab ki Wasihat continues to hold relevance tod...

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