The Tiruchi Karthikeswarar Kalaimanram presented a historical and social play ‘Bharati’ at the FGN hall of the Rasika Ranjana Sabha in Tiruchi recently.
The well-scripted story revolved round the national poet, Subramania Bharatiyar, and the present political scenario prevailing in the country.
After his demise, poet Bharathi and his wife Sellammal meet in heaven and render his famous patriotic song ‘Aaduvomae.. Pallu Paaduvomae.. Aanandha Sudhandhiram Adainthuvittom Endru…” Attracted by the song God appears before the couple and commends his patriotism.
Later God requests the poet and his wife to visit India again and render more poems on the selfless sacrifices rendered by the freedom fighters for attaining independence. God also directs Bharati to render poems on the present political scenario and the developments achieved by the country on different fronts.
Bharati and Sellammal happily return to India from heaven. Their joy turns out to be short-lived as they are utterly shocked to witness the various atrocities being committed by leaders and others with vested interests. Communal riots, caste clashes, corruption, irregularities in all fields shock them to the core. Unable to bear the prevailing bad situation, Bharati composes the poem ‘Nenju Porukkudhilaiyae… Indha Nilai Ketta Manidharai Ninaithu Vittaal’ and once again leaves for heaven to meet God.
However, God consoles Bharati by saying he need not bother much about the atrocities taking place in India. He further says, “As per your wishes, democracy will flourish in its true sense and the human rights will be established. Then you can visit your much-loved country again.”
Till then God directs Bharati to lead a peaceful and happy life in heaven by rendering his old patriotic songs which won him fame world over.
Poet Bharati accepts God’s views and renders the song ‘Paripoorananukkae Adimai Seidhu Vaazhvom,’ much to the delight of all those present in the heaven.
Arasangudi R. Bharathi Jothi was in charge of the story and director. He had also brought poet Bharati live by his impeccable portrayal of Bharati.
