Emotional Moment in Marathi Play ‘Purush’: Actor Sharad Ponkshe Forgets Lines, Audience Shows Heartwarming Support

Pune – Legendary Actor Sharad Ponkshe forgets his lines while performing a “Purush” play at Balgandharva Rangmandir on Sunday. This incident During Marathi Play “Purush” Shows the Respect for Theatre in Maharashtra. The Marathi theatre has very rich legacy and has a long tradition of producing quality plays. Over the years, talented actors have created unforgettable performances, and many plays have become legendary. The state of Maharashtra has a deep connection with theatre, a tradition that continues to thrive today. One of the ongoing plays currently being performed is Purush, but during one of its shows, an unusual incident occurred.

What Exactly Happened?

During a performance of Purush, veteran actor Sharad Ponkshe forgot his lines. Actress Shruti Agashe shared this moment in a video. While the play was in progress, Sharad Ponkshe suddenly blanked out and couldn’t remember his dialogue. After realizing this, he asked the audience for some time to collect himself. However, soon after, it was announced that the show was canceled.

“Can you give me a moment?” – Sharad Ponkshe

According to Shruti Agashe, after forgetting his lines, Sharad Ponkshe asked the audience, “Dear audience, I have blanked out. I can’t remember anything. Could you please give me a moment?” The audience, showing great understanding, applauded his request without hesitation. After a brief pause, the decision was made to cancel the show.

 

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Emotional Moment for Sharad Ponkshe

After the incident, Sharad Ponkshe returned to the stage and spoke to the audience. He was very emotional during this moment and even began to cry. He shared that in his 40 years of acting, this was the first time something like this had happened. The audience, however, did not complain and instead, wished the entire team the best for future performances.

During this moment, Sharad Ponkshe’s son, Sneh Ponkshe, was also by his side, showing support.

However on the same day, after taking some rest Actor Sharad Ponkshe delivered a spectacular performance of the same play in Hadapsar.

Respect for Theatre in Maharashtra

This incident highlights the respect that people in Maharashtra have for the art of theatre. It also shows how sensitive, aware, and respectful the audience is towards the actors. The play Purush, which deals with gender relationships and societal issues, has been revived after 40 years. Written by Jaywant Dalvi, the play explores the theme of male-dominated mindsets. Sharad Ponkshe plays the lead role in this impactful play.

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