`Ray Babu.. Babu Ray` a typical way of calling someone. Someone you know, not necessarily care about. Ray Babu is an anthology of 2 stories written by Satyajit Ray.

Asamanjas Babu & his Dog

Patol Babu Superstar



1st story, Asamanjas Babu

Amidst a society filled with pointless conversations, fake laughter, motiveless chit-chat and

hopeless flirtations, Asamanjas Babu tells the story of his life, and his dog. This design of the play is inspired by clowning. A preview of this play will be showcased.



2nd Story, Ranganayaki

Ranganayaki is a story about dreams and the love and feeling of being on stage. The narrative is brought to the audience by Ramesh Benaraswala, a simple storyteller from the depths of Varanasi, who tells a story about Mokshagundhum Rao urf Ranganayak. His fame in his village is like none other, and his ambition grows to want to become a movie star. Mumbai is his aim, but life doesn`t pan out the same, and he ends up giving up acting and is forced to take up a job as a security guard. Ranganayak and his daughter live day to day until the day when he gets another chance to prove himself. Can he do it? Can Ranganayak become the `Star` he always wanted to be, or does life have different plans? Inspired by Satyajit Ray`s `Patolbabu Superstar,` Ranganayaki is a narrative told through music that captures drama, emotional, and comedic emotions through the lens of the 1970s.

Cast & Crew Details

Mokshagundhum Rao, aka Ranganayak: Shah Hussain

Gangadhar Rao: Aditya Whorra

Shastri: Rajdeep Dutta

Bitiya Rani: Kashvi Gupta

Ramesh Benaraswala, aka Kalakaar: Japjot Singh Malhotra

Directors: Japjot Singh Malhotra and Pradhyumna Karthik Vayuvegula

Writers: Japjot Singh Malhotra and Pradhyumna Karthik Vayuvegula

Music: Japjot Singh Malhotra, Rohit Koramkar, Priyadarshika