The Hinglish psychological thriller, Jigsaw, premiered to a full house, showcasing performances by acclaimed actors Bharat Dabholkar and Damini Chopra. The narrative unfolds on a stormy night in an isolated setting, where hidden secrets and betrayals emerge. This intricate plot challenges traditional views of heroism and villainy, keeping the audience engaged with its unexpected twists.
Premiere of ‘Jigsaw’ Attracts Full House Amid Ganpati Visarjan
On Sunday, the NCPA Experimental Theatre hosted a full house for the premiere of ‘Jigsaw,’ a new psychological thriller by Ashvin Gidwani. The production is directed by seasoned theatre professional Bharat Dabholkar. This event took place during one of the busiest days of Ganpati visarjan, showcasing the strong interest in local theatrical productions even amid major cultural festivities.
The Hinglish thriller stars Bharat and Damini Chopra, known for Saaho and Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein and runs for roughly 80- 90 minutes. Dabholkar has written and directed more than 30 plays across comedy, satire and musicals, including the Bottoms Up series, Oh No! You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
He has said he had never attempted the genre before. Chopra, has called the play “one-thrill a minute” and said audiences may think they have worked out what is happening, only to have to rethink their assumptions. Set over a single rain-soaked evening, Jigsaw brings Ranvijay (Dabholkar) face to face with Ayra (Chopra), the troubled wife of a wealthy businessman, inside an isolated house. What begins as casual conversation turns unsettling as buried truths surface. Secrets, betrayals and unexpected connections emerge, and the balance of power keeps shifting, blurring the line between victim and culprit, justice and revenge. The audience is left asking who is hiding something and who is really in control. Not Again!! and others. He wrote and directed Jigsaw too, and it is his first thriller. he found that almost every page brought another twist, which convinced him the material would work well on stage While writing the script. The play’s most unusual feature is its format. There are no ensemble sequences, dance numbers or frequent set changes. Dabholkar and Chopra are the only two actors and remain on stage almost throughout, so the tension rests on their conversation alone. Dabholkar has described sustaining a play of that length with just two people talking as a major challenge. Different versions of certain scenes have been rehearsed, so no two performances need feel identical. On opening night, the play held the room from the first scene to the last. Just as the audience settled on a version of events, another revelation undid it, and the two characters kept swapping the upper hand until the final moments. Download the TOI App.
Laughter, gasps and a long silence before the applause suggested the twists landed exactly as intended.