Loha Singh (play)
Bhojpuri Play by Rameshwar Singh Kashyap
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Loha Singh (Bhojpuri: 𑂪𑂷𑂯𑂰 𑂮𑂱𑂁𑂯) is a Bhojpuri play by playwright Rameshwar Singh Kashyap. This play revolves around a retired British Army veteran named Loha Singh. This play was a regular weekly feature of All India Radio Patna.[1]
| Loha Singh | |
|---|---|
| Original language | Bhojpuri |
| Written by | Rameshwar Singh Kashyap |
| Subject | Social Issues |
| Genre | Theatre |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 1954 (All India Radio, Patna) |
Characters
- Loha Singh, A retired army veteran
- Khaderan Ka Mother, Wife of Loha Singh[2]
Story
The play revolves around Loha Singh, who fought the First World War in Afghanistan.[3] Its episodes used to be based on the recent incidents happening in the country.[4]
Popularity
Legacy
- In 1966, the play was filmed and released a Bhojpuri feature film Loha Singh.[7]
- This play played an important role in Indian politics when Lalu Prasad used the style of Loha singh to Influence people.[8]