The 600th performance of the popular Marathi one-man play ‘Varhad Nighalay Londonla’ was celebrated with great enthusiasm and an overwhelming response from the audience at Bal Gandharva Rangmandir in Pune. Held on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the special show was marked by thunderous applause and became even more emotional and memorable due to a unique surprise.
The highlight of the celebration was a heartfelt surprise planned by actor Sandeep Pathak’s childhood friends. Milind Kulkarni, Nilesh Chandak, Dr. Sushil Mugadiya, Sushil Jethaliya, Adv. Varsha Mundada, Dr. Prasad Deshmukh, and Sanjay Sawant came together to create a grand airplane cutout. The theatre entrance was designed to give the audience the experience of boarding a flight, adding a creative and immersive touch to the event. The venue was beautifully decorated with a red carpet, traditional rangoli, live shehnai and chaughada music, and guests were welcomed with attar, creating a festive atmosphere.
During the celebration, actor Sandeep Pathak, along with producers Sandeep Sonar and Sameer Hampi, was felicitated with a shawl and coconut, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony.
Overwhelmed by the gesture, Sandeep Pathak shared his emotions, saying,
“If I have truly earned anything in life, it is people. This journey has been possible because of the support of my friends, family, and colleagues. In today’s fast-paced world, receiving such a heartfelt surprise is a memory I will cherish for a lifetime.”
The event served as a reminder that behind every success seen in the spotlight, there are countless unseen hands contributing to it. This celebration marked yet another golden moment in the success journey of ‘Varhad Nighalay Londonla’.
Originally made famous by veteran theatre personality Prof. Laxman Deshpande, ‘Varhad Nighalay Londonla’ has been winning the hearts of audiences on Marathi stage for many years. Actor Sandeep Pathak has successfully taken this iconic play to the new generation, performing it across Maharashtra with great acclaim. Known for its authentic Marathwada dialect, vibrant portrayal of 52 characters, dynamic voice modulations, and high energy, the play continues to remain fresh, engaging, and immensely popular even today.