Thursday, May 07, 2009

Vagina Monologues a hit in India...

The Vagina Monologues recently celebrated its 200th performance in India. Benefits from the play go to support V-day, a non-profit organisation founded by playwright Eve Ensler to end violence against women. In ten years, V-day has raised over $60 million. Indian co-director, producer and actress Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal talks about her journey with the play, which initially shocked Bollywood actresses, as well as her problems with censors, and the reaction of the Indian public.

Staging the play in India has been a journey of blood, sweat, and tears. I first saw the Vagina Monologues in Atlanta in 2002. Like most of the audience, I was blown away. I thought it was the perfect entertainment package, getting a message across by making people laugh and cry at the same time. But then I thought: 'How can I possibly do a play like this in India?' More...

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