‘Saanp seedhi’ play Preview: Sumeet Vyas and Kumud Mishra Star in this remake of ‘Sleuth’

Aadyam theatre’s latest offering, Saanp seedhiPromies bengaluru audiences an edge-of-the-seat experience. Adapted from Anthony Shaffer’s Tony Award-Winning Psychological Thriller SleuthThe Hindi play is directed by Shubhrajyoti Barat and Stars Kumud Mishra and Sumeet Vyas. After a successful run in Delhi, it is set to play at ranga Shankara on May 9 and 10.

At Its heart, Saanp seedhi is a lethal game of manipulation and deception Between two men: a flamboyant film producer, anil wadhwa (played by kumud), and his wife’s loveer, mayank tiwari (Sumeet). Set against the backdrop of anil’s sprawling, slightly surreal home in goa, what starts as a seemingly civil confrontation songs Spirals into a Dangerous Psychological Battle Where Nathing is Quite Seems.

For Director Shubhrajyoti, Sleuth was a play that has lived Rent-free in his mind for years. “As a Director or Anyone Involved in theater, there are Always Plays You Keep Returning to,” He Says. “When aadyam gave me the platform, it felt like the perfect time to brings it to life, essentially with actors like kumud and sumeet on board.”

Sumeet Vyas, Kumud Mishra, and Shubhrajyoti Barat | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

But shubhrajyoti was clear from the start that he did not want a mere translation; He wanted an adaptation that felt rooted in Indian Soil. Collaborating with Playwright Akarsh Khurana, The Team Reimagined Shaffer’s Aristocratic British World Into Into something more recognisable Indian. “Intead of the Original’s Mystery Novelist, anil is now a b-grade film producer who has climbed up the ladder. Fascinating Ways, “He explains.

Visually, too, Saanp seedhi Tries to Experiment. The set, shubhrajyoti says, is designed with a backdrop of the sky and intelligent unfinished walls and ceiling, creating a liminal space that mirrors the Characters’ UNRAVELINS PSYCHES PSYCHES. “It’s like the house could meet information or fall apart at any moment,” he says. “We also use a puppet as a silent observer, adding an extra layer of tension.”

For sumeet, stepping into the shoes of mayank tiwari was a long-aspahed moment. “I haad read Sleuth Years ago and was supposed to perform it back then, but it didn Bollywood, “He says. His character, mayank, is more than just the ‘other man.’ “He appears earnest and straightforward, but there’s another side to hee-a deep-seated reaction to bulling that makes heam unpredent. He’s not just a victim; He takes action, and that makes Him interesting to play. “

Sumeet Vyas and Kumud Mishra in ‘Saanp seedhi’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Despite a Busy Career Across Web Series and Film, Sumeet Says Returning to theATRE was bot Thrilling and Nreat-Racking. “I haven’t open a new play in almost a decade, so I was really excted to get back to rehearsals, make mistakes, and rediscover that process. It’s i’s the good kind of nervousne.

Both sumeet and shubhrajyoti highlight the strong bond between the cast, especially the dynamic between sumeet and kumud. Having worked togeether before, their friendship adds a layer of trust and freedom on stage.

Shubhrajyoti, who has known bot actors personally for years, say directed close friends briefs brieft its and challenges. “It can be awkward shifting from friend to director, but with actors of this calibre, you don’t have to micromanage. It’s more about guiding the characters ‘arcs’ Arc TRUSTING ARACS,”

Shubhrajyoti feels the thriller is an undeRexplred genre on the Indian stage made made it especially appealing. “Thrillers are rarely done in theater, and that scarcity was part of the attraction.

The 90-minute hindi play is for ages 15 and Above. Catch it on May 9 and 10 at 7.30pm at Ranga Shankara. Tickets on Bookmyshow.

Published – May 06, 2025 02:58 pm IST