Pu. La. Deshpande’s ‘Batatyachi Chal’ Returns in a New Musical Avatar!
The chawl will sing again! Pu. La. Deshpande’s concept of ‘Ek Sangeetak’ from his timeless literary work ‘Batatyachi Chal’ is being brought to the stage in a brand-new musical format titled ‘Yaithe Chal Batatyachi’.
This grand Marathi musical features 21 artists and is presented as a two-act play with zero spoken prose dialogues. The premiere shows will take place soon, marking a unique musical experiment on the Marathi stage.
A Blend of Tradition and Today’s Language
P. L. Deshpande captured the humor, affection, struggles, warmth of relationships, and the lively chawl culture of the common man through his writing. Keeping the core soul of his work intact, this theatrical adaptation uses a fresh musical language that connects with today’s generation. Through songs, music, and a multi-character stage performance, the heartwarming and entertaining life of the chawl will unfold on stage.
Cast and Crew
- Original Writer & Music: P. L. Deshpande
- Producer: Kapish Joshi
- Directors: Devendra Bhome and Yogesh Sapre
- Music Director: Devendra Bhome
- Theatrical Adaptation: Yogesh Sapre
- Performers / Actors: Pandharinath Kamble, Ajit Parab, Milind Joshi, Ashutosh Mungle, Anjali Marathe, Shamika Bhide, Swarangi Marathe, Ketan Pawar, Vajrang Aphale, Madhura Aphale, Tanvi Paranjape, Ishita Savale, and Sakshi Deshpande.
- Musicians: Mandar Bagade, Omkar Joshi, Sai Joshi, Siddhi Deshpande, Tanishka Joshi, Deep Vaidya, Swapnil Kumbhar, and Kedar Jadhav.
- Set Design: Sandesh Bendre
- Light Design: Sujay Bhadkamkar
- Costumes: Gayatri Chakradev
- Choreography: Madhura Aphale
- Production Manager: Nitin Naik
- Publicity: Parag Publicity
- Presenter / Host: Mayur Vaidya
A Treat for All Generations
The producers expressed confidence that this show seamlessly blends the heritage of traditional Marathi musical theater with a modern stage language. It promises to be a unique treat not just for lifelong Pu. La. Deshpande fans, but also for the younger generation.
Premiere Show Schedule:
- August 1, 2026 | 12:30 PM – Balgandharva Rangmandir, Pune
- August 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM – Yashwant Natyamandir, Matunga, Mumbai