সব ভাল তার শেষ ভাল যার (All Is Well That Ends Well)

Act 1: উত্তরাধিকার ও প্রেমের বোঝা (The Burden of Legacy and Love)

Settings: Kolkata (India) 

• Hiya Dutta and Parambrata Chakraborty struggle with their family legacies and societal pressures.

• Hiya is determined to shape her own future, while Parambrata is burdened by his noble lineage.

• The tension between traditional roles and personal desires sets the emotional foundation.

• Key supporting characters like Biplab Sanyal, Gokul Bhattacharya, and Shubho Dey add comic relief and insights.

• Kartik Bandyopadhyay is introduced as a wise confidant offering advice and perspective.

• Dhananjoy Mukhopadhyay, the Duke of Kolkata, subtly observes the younger generation, quietly manipulating early tensions from the shadows.


Act 2: প্রেম, প্রতারণা ও বিদ্রোহ (Love, Deception, and Rebellion)

Settings: Darjeeling & Kolkata (India) | Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck (Austria) 

• Hiya and Parambrata’s romance grows in the picturesque hills of Darjeeling.

• In Austria, Hiya and Parambrata's romance deepens against the backdrop of the stunning Alpine landscapes. 

• In Kolkata, Rani Radhika struggles with her own desires while upholding strict societal expectations, adding tension to the family dynamics.

• Laboni acts as Hiya’s emotional anchor and confidante, offering support during her romantic awakening and subtly warning her about betrayal and hidden motives.

• Dhananjoy secretly stirs jealousy and mistrust, undermining Hiya and Parambrata while driving the youth toward rebellion.

• Gopal Mondal offers comic moments that deepen the emotional turmoil.


Act 3: ভাগ্যের পরীক্ষা (The Test of Fate)

Settings: Kolkata (India) | Paris (France) 

• Fate tests the characters through unexpected events.

• Hiya’s new life in Paris marks a pivotal moment in the story, where she seeks to carve her own path away from her family’s influence.

• Hiya’s father, Dr. Harishchandra Dutta, faces a moral dilemma regarding his daughter's future.

• Ritu Das becomes an unexpected ally, subtly revealing secrets that shape Hiya’s decisions.

• Parambrata is torn between family expectations and love.

• Amit Majumdar, Dipak Chattopadhyay, and Basant Sarkar offer differing views on duty and life.

• Political tensions with the Dhananjoy Mukhopadhyay, and Raja Raghunandan Roy, the King of Bengal, intensify the stakes.


Act 4: পুরোনো রহস্য ও নবীন পুনর্নির্মাণ (Old Mysteries and New Beginnings)

Settings: Kolkata & Darjeeling (India) | Rome, Pisa, Florence, Milan & Venice (Italy)

• In Kolkata, Kumud Ghosh and Nandita Moitra reveal secrets from Mayuri Ghosh’s enigmatic past.

• Mayuri reveals that Dhananjoy is the mastermind behind an ancient ancestral curse influencing their families’ fates.

• Dhananjoy plots to use the ancestral curse to maintain their power and control.

• Laboni uncovers a hidden family history in Darjeeling.

• Italy becomes a place of emotional healing and identity rediscovery for Hiya and Parambrata.

• Hiya finds her voice, Parambrata breaks from the past.

• Spiritual undertones lead toward emotional catharsis.

• Rani Radhika softens, fostering reconciliation in Kolkata.

• Raja Raghunandan’s recovery, aided by Dr. Dutta, symbolizes hope and renewal amid political unrest.


Act 5: সমাধান - সব ভাল তার শেষ ভাল যার (The Resolution – All’s Well That Ends Well)

Settings: Kolkata (India) 

• Hiya returns as a confident, self-fulfilled woman; Parambrata meets her as an equal.

• Dr. Dutta embraces Hiya’s autonomy and growth.

• Final revelations bring peace and closure to Mayuri, Rani Radhika, and others.

• Shonali and Monali support resolution through subtle interventions.

• Dhananjoy is ultimately defeated and removed from power, symbolizing a new beginning. 

• Harmony is restored through love, truth, and forgiveness.

• The play ends with a hopeful note, embracing the proverb: "All is well that ends well."


Main Characters: 

• Hiya Dutta (Female Lead) – A strong-willed, intelligent, and self-resilient young woman, who is determined to secure her future through her own merit, despite societal expectations.  

• Parambrata Chakraborty (Male Lead) – A noble yet conflicted young man, burdened with the weight of his family’s legacy and a disillusioned view of love and marriage.  

• Dhananjoy Mukhopadhyay (Main Antagonist) – Ambitious and manipulative Duke of Kolkata who uses an ancestral curse to maintain power—ultimately defeated by truth and love.


Supporting Characters: 

• Dr. Harishchandra Dutta – Hiya’s father, a well-respected doctor and intellectual, who carries the weight of societal duty but is deeply concerned about his daughter’s future.  

• Laboni Ghosh – Hiya’s neighbor and confidante, emotional support and subtle guide.

• Kartik Bandyopadhyay – A wise and aging confidant, offering sage advice, and observing the actions of others with a keen sense of humor and perspective.  

• Gopal Mondal – A comedic figure, serving as the bumbling yet lovable servant who, through his antics, reveals deeper truths about human nature.  

• Mayuri Ghosh – The widow and Laboni’s mother, whose past is filled with mysteries that slowly unravel throughout the play.  

• Raja Raghunandan Roy – The ailing King of Bengal, struggling with the prospect of securing a worthy successor for the throne while dealing with his declining health.  

• Rani Radhika Chakraborty – Parambrata’s mother, initially rigid but undergoes emotional transformation.

• Gokul Bhattacharya – Parambrata’s self-assured but unreliable friend, full of grandiose claims but little action.  

• Shubho Dey – A loyal servant in the Dutta household, observant and perceptive of the dramatic tensions between the characters.  

• Biplab Sanyal – Another of Parambrata’s friends, bold but reckless, who often provides comic relief through his attempts to navigate serious matters.  

• Shonali & Monali Basu – The twins, Laboni’s supportive friends, the unassuming but morally strong characters who helps bring the plot to its resolution. 

• Ritu Das – A young servant working for the Dutta family, whose loyalty and naivety make her a key player in the unfolding drama.  

• Amit Majumdar, Dipak Chattopadhyay & Basant Sarkar – Three soldiers accompanying Parambrata on his journey, representing different attitudes toward life and duty.  

• Kumud Ghosh & Nandita Moitra– Mayuri's loyal servants, with Kumud adding humor and Nandita being the voice of reason.   

  

Primary Setting: Kolkata, India 


Other Settings: Darjeeling, India | Paris, France | Austria (Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck) | Italy (Rome, Pisa, Florence, Milan & Venice)

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