The play begins with Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s childhood. We see how his father, Ashutosh Mukherjee, instills patriotism in his children. As he grows up, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee becomes the Minister of Industry, representing the Congress Party. After India’s independence, political differences arise between him and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, forcing him to leave the Congress Party. He resigns as Industry Minister in the Congress Party government. Subsequently, he seeks advice from Shri Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, also known as ‘Guruji,’ and, along with Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, establishes the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a political party. Adhering to his ideology of ‘One Nation, One Constitution, and One Flag,’ he dedicates his life to this cause, ultimately sacrificing himself for the nation. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee strongly opposed the ‘permit system’ implemented by Sheikh Abdullah in Jammu and Kashmir. At that time, Indian citizens could travel freely within the states, but a special permit was required to enter Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Mukherjee argued that ‘one country cannot have two constitutions, two prime ministers, and two flags.’ He also questioned Pandit Nehru as to why Jammu and Kashmir was not treated like any other state of India. As part of his protest, he entered Jammu and Kashmir without a permit. He was arrested and later died in custody under mysterious circumstances. For this reason, he is remembered as a great leader who sacrificed his life to ensure the full integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the Indian Constitution.

Writer

Jyoti Jeliya is a graduate of Delhi University. She has been dedicated to theatre for the past 20 years. Plays she has directed include Dohri Zindagi, Baba Ramdev, Indrajal Jaaneman, and others. Among her plays written are Maa Ka Badla, Rashtra Nayak Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. She was awarded a junior fellowship by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. She is currently a member of the Film Certification Board, Mumbai.

Director

Sajjad Hussain Khan, a senior graduate of the National School of Drama, has been dedicated to theatre for the past thirty years. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, but has embraced theatre as his life’s work. Plays he has directed include Jaaneman, Godaan, Zoo Story, Jati Hi Puchho Sadhu, Gagan Damama Bajyo, Andha Yug, Hayavadan, Doosra Adhyay, and Rashtra Nayak Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. He has also worked on films and web series such as Indra Sarkar, Raksha Bandhan, Hack Crime Online, Sardar: The Game Changer, and City of Dreams. He has also been awarded a senior fellowship by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Directr’s Nte

“Ya Th Vidhan Lnga Ya Balidan Dnga” this line is said by Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, influenced by his self idelgy f ne law, ne leader and ne flag ( based n Jammu Kashmir permit System and preventive detentin law). He fight against it and martyred. The play is abut the bigraphy f Rashtranayak Dr. Shayama Prasad Mukherjee, we see in the play his early life f Calcatta and his struggle f making Jansangh Party fr Natin. He had differences with the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru n the issue f Jammu and Kashmir and he resigned frm the India’s First Minister f Industry and frmed the Jansangh Party and said Jammu and Kashmir is nt different frm the rest f the states f the cuntry. He was als against taking the issue f Jammu and Kashmir in United Natins. He entered in Jammu and Kashmir as Member f Parliyament and Leader f ppsitin but he was arrested and within 44 days he martyred fr ne natin, ne flag.

Grup

Jyoti Arts is a registered theatre group and has been working for the promotion of art, theatre, culture, education, social awareness, and social service through theatre, various events, charity shows, street plays, puppet shows, and other activities in Delhi and across India for the past 13 years. Jyoti Arts is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Jyoti is a registered group with the Song and Drama Division (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India). Jyoti Arts (registered as a theatre group for regular stage performances across India) is registered with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Jyoti Arts’ street plays are based on themes such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, health awareness, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, etc. In 2012, Jyoti Arts, in collaboration with Ranavi Rangmandal Company, New Delhi, organized a theatre festival, “Yayavar,” in Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar and Jaunpur (UP). Jyoti Arts organized a thirty-day Performative Theatre Workshop in Jaunpur in 2010 and 2019, under the NSD Extension Program, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Notable Jyoti Arts productions include: Hayavadana by Girish Karnad, Jati Hi Puchho Sadhu Ki by Vijay Tendulkar, Godaan by Munshi Premchand, Kalash Poojan (Dhundhari), Kafan, Kashi Ka Assi by Kashinath Singh, Main Samay Hoon (based on Andhayug by Dharamveer Bharti), Runicha Ka Lal (folk), Dohri Zindagi, Behti Ganga, Hyper-D, Jaaneman, Gagan Damama Bajyo, Rashtranayak Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, etc. Jyoti Arts participated in the 8th Bikaner Rang Mahotsav with the play Jaaneman. Jyoti Arts is still working for art, theatre, culture, education, social awareness and social services through theatre, short films, cultural events, charity shows, street plays, puppet shows etc.