June 22, 2017
Actor Jackky Bhagnani, who is marking
his stage debut with actor Prateik Babbar in the play "Riddles", is a
serious and committed actor, says the director of the play, Jeff
Goldberg.
"We are thrilled to have Jackky debut on stage for the very first time.
Theatre and cinema are two different worlds and it's quite natural to
be nervous since there are two different audiences being catered to,"
Goldberg said in a statement.
"There can be no doubt about the fact that Jackky is a very thorough
actor who is really committed to his craft. He's one of most
hardworking actors out there. He's hungry to learn and challenge
himself," Goldberg said.
The play is about love, loss and friendship and delves into the subject
of homosexuality and how in the course of an evening they rediscover
their profound love for one another and why they tragically can never
be together.
It revolves around two former lovers who have not seen each other in a
year, are thrust together once again in Mumbai after one is brutally
attacked and raped in New Delhi.
Goldberg said that when he asked the actor to be the part of the play,
Jackky was receptive.
"When I asked him to debut on stage he was so receptive to the idea. As
a serious actor he fully understands the challenge and the importance
of the stage. Directing him has been an absolute pleasure to work with.
He's refreshing, wonderful and fun," he added.
"Riddles" is an adaptation of L.B. Hamilton's "A Midnight Clear", also
written by Goldberg whose films have travelled to film festivals in
Paris, London, Los Angeles and Busan.
The play will be showcased in Mumbai on June 23-25 and then from June
30 to July 2.