‘Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha’: The Talk of Town
Actor Anupam Kher was presented the Honoured Guest award by Deputy Mayor of Houston Ed Gonzalez (center) on behalf of Texas Governor Greg Abbot, Rajender Singh (right) accompanied them.
By Vanshika Vipin
HOUSTON: Stellar performances by veteran actors Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta, in their comeback play, ‘Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha’, has earned them several accolades across the US and Canada, since its first sold out event in Houston on August 7. The name of the play speaks volumes about itself. The story, beautifully written and narrated by Rakesh Bedi, is crisp and fast-paced, without a single dull moment in the almost two-hour production.
Like all cities, a sold out show in San Diego
Invited and honored at the Embassy of India, Washington D.C
It is the story of Preetam Kumar Chopra (Anupam Kher) and Hema Roy (Neena Gupta), who were deeply in love once and had planned to marry, but fate and family had other plans. Anupam Kher is his usual fascinating self, evokes sentiments ranging from tears to laughter.
Ashok Singhvi, Secretary, Mines & Petroleum attented the show in Connecticut.
Neena Gupta, playing a double role as Hema Roy (Preetam’s lover) and Nigaar (Preetam’s wife), flawlessly switches from one role and accent, depicting two very different roles with a corresponding array of emotions in both roles. Rakesh Bedi’s sporadic appearances as a casual jogger in the park brings lighter moments into the play. The audience bursts out laughing during Bedi’s short interruptions to the couple’s memory lane.
Sam Pitroda, telecom engineer, inventor, entrepreneur and policymaker, attended the show in Chicago and met with the team.
Rajender Singh of Star Promotions was so impressed with this play when he saw it in India that he almost immediately decided to become the national promoter so he could bring it to North America. The show in his hometown, Houston, sold out almost a week in advance and post that every city has given excellent reviews.
Mera Who Matlab Nahi Tha team with Sant Singh Chatwal, an Indian-American businessman in New York.
Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha’ keeps the audience engaged and glued in the web of wit and range of emotions and brings them down the cherished memory lane. So well received was this show, that by public demand, Rajender added an extra show in Houston, which took place on Friday, September 4, to the already hectic schedule of more than 20 cities. Anupam Kher received the ‘Honored Guest of Texas’ award. Mayor, Annise Parker commended the actor’s commitment for providing quality entertainment to the community and also declared August 7 as ‘Anupam Kher Day’.
Rajender Singh with Bhagwant Bishnoi, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, in New York.
In an exclusive conversation with IAN, Rajendar mentioned that he would like to thank everyone for their continued support, and that he is truly amazed with the overwhelming response and looks forward to bringing more shows like this to entertain people.
Anupam Kher received a certificate of excellence from Canada’s PM, Stephen Harper in Toronto, Canada.
For further details and future shows visit www.starpromotioninc.com or call Rajender Singh at 281-222-4500.