রুপকথা ও রোদ্দুর (Fairytale and Sunshine)

Act 1: বন্ধুত্ব ও ঋণের বন্ধন (The Bond of Friendship and Debt)

Settings: Kolkata & Darjeeling (India) | Venice (Italy)

• Arindam Chakraborty and Suvendu Mukherjee share a deep and unwavering friendship.

• Suvendu seeks Arindam’s help for a loan to marry Poulomi Sen.

• Poulomi is introduced in Darjeeling as an intellectual woman who values genuine love over wealth.

• Nandini Banerjee, Poulomi’s close friend, supports Suvendu’s courtship, acting as a bridge between him and Poulomi.

• Suvendu's mother, Manjari Mukherjee, offers quiet guidance and emotional support, gently encouraging him and grounding him with her wisdom.

• Arindam signs a dangerous contract with Subrato Dey, a wealthy but vengeful moneylender, to help Suvendu.

• In Venice, Subrato’s daughter, Jasmine, begins a forbidden romance with Anirban Dutta, challenging her father’s expectations.

Act 2: সত্যের সন্ধানে ও প্রেমের পরীক্ষায় (In Search of Truth and the Test of Love)

Setting: Kolkata (India)

• Prabir Kumar Sen, Poulomi's father, advises Suvendu against borrowing for love, emphasizing integrity over impulse, subtly shaping Suvendu’s moral journey.

• Suvendu attempts to win Poulomi’s heart by participating in a symbolic “test of caskets,” reminiscent of Shakespearean motifs.

• Tension rises between Poulomi’s desire for a true emotional connection and her suitors’ materialistic intentions.

• Poulomi and Suvendu become engaged in an intimate ceremony, reflecting the deepening of their love and mutual respect, with quiet blessings from Nandini and Prabir.

Act 3: চুল্লি পরীক্ষা ও বিশ্বাসঘাতকতা (The Trial of Caskets and Betrayal)

Settings: Kolkata & Darjeeling (India) | Zürich & Geneva (Switzerland)

• Suvendu successfully chooses the correct casket in Darjeeling, while Arindam faces financial ruin in Kolkata.

• In Zürich, Subrato’s relentless pursuit of vengeance endangers Arindam.

• Betrayal emerges, forcing Arindam to return to Kolkata to confront the consequences of his risky decisions.

• In Geneva, Jasmine discovers Subrato’s treachery and begins secretly collecting evidence to protect Poulomi and Suvendu, setting the stage for the climactic courtroom showdown.

Act 4: আদালত কক্ষের নাটক (The Courtroom Drama)

Setting: Kolkata (India)

• The courtroom becomes the stage for a high-stakes, thrilling drama.

• Poulomi disguises herself as a lawyer, demonstrating her legal brilliance and saving Arindam.

• Gobindo Roy and Kaustav Ghosh provide comic relief amidst the tension.

• Poulomi’s intellect and compassion outmaneuver wealth, power, and vengeance.

• Justice Aniruddha Chatterjee presides over the courtroom, ensuring fairness and ultimately endorsing Poulomi’s legal brilliance.

• Subrato is arrested after Poulomi exposes the illegality of his contract; Jasmine apologizes for her father’s actions.

Act 5: সমাধান ও প্রেমে ফিরে আসা (Resolution and Return to Love)

Settings: London (UK) | New York (USA) | Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck (Austria) | Paris (France) | Kolkata (India)

• Prabir and Poulomi visit London to reconnect with her legal mentors, strengthening her resolve before the final confrontation.

• In New York, Suvendu and Poulomi’s love triumphs, alongside Jasmine and Anirban, who return after overcoming societal obstacles.

• Poulomi and Suvendu marry in Kolkata, celebrating their victory over adversity.

• Manjari quietly celebrates Suvendu’s happiness, offering emotional support and witnessing the fulfillment of his journey with pride and contentment.

• The couple enjoys a serene retreat in Austria, embracing new beginnings together.

• In Paris, Saptarshi Biswas and Tuhin Mallick provide reflective commentary, adding depth to the resolution.

• The story concludes in Kolkata: love and justice prevail, and the community embraces harmony, hope, and a bright future.

Main Characters

• Suvendu Mukherjee (Male Lead): A young man who marries Poulomi, willing to risk everything for love.

• Poulomi Sen Mukherjee (Female Lead): A beautiful, intelligent, and independent woman who defies convention, using her intellect to pursue justice.

• Subrato Dey (Main Antagonist): A wealthy and vengeful moneylender; embodies strict business ethics and is deeply wounded by his past.

Supporting Characters

• Arindam Chakraborty: A successful merchant with a good heart; his pride and loyalty lead him into a dangerous deal.

• Prabir Kumar Sen: Poulomi's father, a retired judge known for his unwavering principles and quiet strength; Poulomi inherits her moral clarity and intellect from him.

• Manjari Mukherjee: Suvendu’s widowed mother, a graceful and resilient woman whose quiet wisdom and steadfast love guide her son, blending strength with gentleness.

• Nandini Banerjee: Poulomi’s close friend; witty and supportive, she plays a significant role in helping Suvendu.

• Jasmine Dey: Subrato’s rebellious daughter, who falls in love with Anirban and secretly elopes.

• Anirban Dutta: A young man from a different community who elopes with Jasmine, challenging established societal norms.

• Justice Aniruddha Chatterjee: The wise judge who presides over the trial and helps deliver justice.

• Gobindo Roy: Arindam’s friend; a lighthearted character who provides comic relief and contributes to the courtroom scenes.

• Kaustav Ghosh: A servant with comedic lines, bringing humor to the play and enriching the ensemble.

• Saptarshi Biswas: A friend of Arindam, concerned about his wellbeing, often engaging in gossip with Tuhin.

• Tuhin Mallick: Another friend of Arindam; a gossip and commentator on the unfolding events.

Primary Setting: Kolkata, India 

Other Settings: Darjeeling, India | London, UK | Paris, France | New York, USA | Switzerland (Zürich & Geneva) | Austria (Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck) | Venice, Italy