Patna, January 2, 2026 Yes, I am a double B.A. failure. If I had passed my B.A., my political career would have ended. To prevent that, I didn’t think it was appropriate to pass the B.A. When illiterate people can become Chief Ministers of a state, why can’t I, a B.A. failure, become the college union president? This dialogue was seen and heard in the Hindi comedy and satirical play “Babu Biranchi Lal,” written by Dr. Chaturbhuj and directed by the renowned theater director Dr. Om Kapoor, presented by Kala Kunj Rang Mandal and Sonapati, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The audience at the Prayas Rang Adda auditorium enjoyed the play with bursts of laughter.
The play skillfully depicted the current state of politics. It showed how politics has been turned into a business, and how these politicians have trampled on democracy and killed the very soul of the constitution.
The play “Babu Biranchi Lal” is a sharp satire on the modern education system, highlighting the corruption prevalent in education and the declining standards of education due to education mafias. The play features Biranchi Lal, a retired man, burdened with the responsibilities of a middle-class family, whose only source of income is his pension. Due to his honesty and dedication, he wants to educate his two sons, Anokhelal and Panchu, and instill in them the values of honesty and integrity. However, today’s youth, including his sons, avoid hard work and honesty, opting for shortcuts to achieve quick success. Amidst these circumstances, Anokhelal wants to drop out of his studies and become an actor, while Panchu, after failing his double BA exams, wants to open a college, hire staff and professors, and earn a lot of money to live a life of luxury. Both sons seem destined for failure because they lack education, honesty, and focus, preventing them from achieving their goals. Ultimately, Babu Biranchi Lal teaches his sons the key to success, emphasizing the importance of hard work, dedication, and honesty as the greatest assets.
On the other hand, he teaches his wife, Chandramukhi, to renounce material pleasures and live a simple life. He also teaches her to curb unnecessary spending and improve their lifestyle. The play ends happily and, from a satirical perspective, can be considered a success. It was a wonderful and beautiful performance, which was highly appreciated by the audience. Our esteemed guests also expressed their views on the stage, suggesting that such plays should be staged again. In the play, the role of Babu Biranchi Lal was played by the director, Dr. Om Kapoor, who, through his humor and satire, made the audience think about how the presentation of the play could be further enhanced through acting and expressions. On the other hand, Subhash Chandra, playing the role of the elder son Panchu, portrayed his character effectively, depicting the character of an emerging leader, which makes the audience reflect on the changes in politics today and how criminals have entered the political arena. Even those who have been convicted of crimes become members of the Legislative Assembly and Parliament. In such a situation, only God knows how society will prosper. The role of the second son, Anokhelal, who wants to become a film actor and has no interest in studies, was played brilliantly by the budding artist Pradyuman Kumar. Ram Lakhan Singh, in the role of Bhole Ram, left no stone unturned in portraying his character, despite his advanced age. On the other hand, Payal Kumari gave a commendable performance as Chandramukhi. In the role of Babu Biranchi Lal, the renowned theater director Om Kapoor made the audience laugh with his expressive gestures. The stage design was done by Ranjan Kumar and Sunil Kumar, lighting design by Rajveer Gunjan, lighting arrangement by Rajiv Rai, music composition by Manikant Chaudhary, makeup by Manoj Mayank and Rajni Kumari, and costume design by Ragini Kumari and Ritesh Kumar.
