Play is a celebration of the differently abled
NUANCES of abandonment, pain, love and reunion fill the intricate plot of upcoming musical drama Taqdeer.
The refreshed version of the Bollywood-styled play is based on the life of leukaemia survivor and visually impaired Durban artist Rayvin Singh.
He has directed the production to raise awareness on social issues concerning disability.
Singh said: “Taqdeer means fate or destiny.
“The play brings out the reality of life’s daily challenges which no one is exempt from and discusses the urgent need for selfassessment.”
The Sea Cow Lake community activist and musician produced the play in celebration of enduring 15 years of a type of leukaemia that causes cancer of the bone marrow and blood, while being partially sighted.
Singh believes there should be no discrimination, injustices or sentences towards any “differentially abled” people and hence features an array of such people in the play.
“We have a host of colourful and talented supporting artists and the show promises to interact with faith and spiritual enlightenment across cast, creed, colour, gender and ethnic groups,” he said.
Among Singh’s star cast is Pietermaritzburg-based blind vocalist Priscilla Sinanin.
Singh said: “Her (Sinanin’s) passion for singing is so great that she takes a taxi on her own to come to Durban to meet her commitments pertaining to her music career.”
Taqdeer happens on September 2 at the Hindu Youth Centre at the UKZN Westville Campus.
Tickets are R80 a person, available at Computicket. The refreshed version of the Bollywood-styled play Taqdeer is based on the life of leukaemia survivor and visually impaired Durban artist Rayvin Singh.