Hasya Kala Drama Group is a Hindi and Sindhi language theater group that is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was started by play writer, director and producer, Narendra Sadhwani with the idea of promoting amateurs and motivating local talent to exhibit their acting skills. 'Hasya' is a Sanskrit word for 'laughter' and 'Kala' means 'art' in Hindi.
Since its inception on October 21, 1992, the group has entertained its audience with a genre of suspense comedy and has successfully staged 21 well received dramas at various locations in Dubai.
The group has more than 80 members, including actors, on and off-stage coordinators and volunteers. Mrs. Geeta Sadhwani plays a vital role in managing the group and oversees its rehearsal activities.
Promoting the Sindhi Language
In 2002, the group staged its first full-length Sindhi drama. By 2006, four Sindhi dramas were staged. This was highly appraised by the Sindhi Ceremonial Center, Dubai, which presented shields to all the artists on 23 April 2006 for their memorable performance and hard work in the third sindhi drama, Hiku Ajeebu Khel BLACKMAIL. The center also honored the writer, director, producer and founder of the group by presenting him with a Certificate towards his contribution in promoting the “Sindhi” language and also working for the cause of Sindhi community.
Celebrating 25 years The group celebrated its twenty five years of success on October 21, 2017.
List of Dramas
Hindi Dramas
Drama Date Venue Dil Ki Chot Pyaar Ka Vote 6th Dec 1992 Astoria Hotel, Dubai Viraasat Mein Hiraasat 14th Feb 1993 Astoria Hotel, Dubai Laila Ki Daud... Majnu Ki Oar 9 May 1993 Astoria Hotel, Dubai Ek Ajeeb Khel... Blackmail 21st Nov 1993 Astoria Hotel, DubaiViraasat Mein Hiraasat 16 April 1994 Astoria Hotel, Dubai Seedhe Raaste Tedhi Chaal 27th Dec 1994 Astoria Hotel, Dubai Seedhe Raaste Tedhi Chaal 13th Mar 2009 Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, The Indian High School, Dubai Aish Without... Cash 27 May 2010 Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, The Indian High School, Dubai
Sindhi Dramas
Drama Date Venue Manju Ta Manju... Na Ta Ta Vanju 2nd Dec 2002 Emirates Theater, Dubai Virasaata Mein Hirasaata 6 May 2005 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai Hiku Ajeebu Khel BLACKMAIL 14th Apr 2006 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai Dill Ji Chot... Pyaarra Jo Vote 22nd Dec 2006 Centerpoint Theater, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Fusion Dramas
Drama Date Venue Majboori Ki Maar... Ker Kare Inkaar 25th Dec 2015 Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, The Indian High School, Dubai
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