রুপকথা ও রোদ্দুর (Fairytale and Sunshine)

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

Setting: Kolkata, India | Singapore

• Arindam Chakraborty and Suvendu Mukherjee share a deep friendship.

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

• Nandini supports Suvendu’s courtship of Poulomi, acting as a bridge between them.

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

• In Singapore, Jasmine begins a forbidden love affair with Anirban, shaking her conservative family's image.

Act 2: পৌলোমির প্রেম নিবেদন (The Courtship of Poulomi)

Setting: Darjeeling, India

• Poulomi is introduced in Darjeeling as an intellectual woman, prioritizing genuine love over wealth.

• Suvendu tries to win her heart by taking part in a test of caskets, echoing themes from Shakespeare’s works.

• Tension builds between Poulomi's desire for a true connection and her suitors' materialistic intentions. 

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

Setting: Kolkata & Darjeeling, India | Dubai, UAE

• Suvendu successfully chooses the correct casket in Darjeeling, but Arindam’s financial downfall begins in Kolkata. 

• In Dubai, Subrata's unyielding pursuit of vengeance puts Arindam in a dangerous position. 

• Betrayal surfaces in Dubai, forcing Arindam to return to Kolkata to face the consequences.

Act 4: আদালত কক্ষের নাটক (The Courtroom Drama)

Setting: Kolkata, India

• The courtroom becomes the setting for a thrilling drama.

• Poulomi enters disguised as a lawyer, showcasing her legal brilliance and saving Arindam.

• Gobindo Roy and Kaustav Ghosh offer comic relief amidst the high-stakes courtroom drama.

• Poulomi’s intellect and compassion ultimately outmaneuver wealth and vengeance.

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

Setting: London, UK | New York, USA | Paris, France | Kolkata, India

• In London, Subrata relents and reconciles with Arindam, learning the futility of his vengeance.

• In New York, Suvendu and Poulomi’s love prevails, as does the love between Jasmine and Anirban, who return after overcoming societal obstacles. 

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

• The play ends in Kolkata with a celebration of love, justice, and friendship, offering a hopeful future for all characters.

Characters: 

• Arindam Chakraborty – A successful merchant with a good heart, his pride and friendship lead him to a dangerous deal. 

• Subrata Dey – A wealthy and vengeful moneylender, he is the embodiment of strict business ethics and a man deeply wounded by his past.

• Suvendu Mukherjee – A young man who wishes to marry Poulomi, willing to risk everything for love.

• Poulomi Sen – A beautiful, intelligent, and independent woman who defies convention, using her intellect to bring about justice.

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

• Jasmine Dey – Subrata’s rebellious daughter, she falls in love with Anirban and secretly elopes.

• Anirban Dutta – A young man from a different community who elopes with Jasmine, challenging the established norms of society.

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

• Gobindo Roy – Arindam’s friend, a lighthearted character who provides comic relief and also plays a role in the courtroom.

• Kaustav Ghosh – A servant with comedic lines, he brings humor to the play and adds to the ensemble.

• Saptarshi Biswas – A friend of Arindam, he is concerned about his wellbeing and engages in gossip with Saurav.

• Saurav Mallick – Another friend of Arindam, a gossip and a commentator on the events that unfold.

Setting: Kolkata, India | Darjeeling, India | London, UK | Paris, France | New York, USA | Dubai, UAE | Singapore

Period: Present day