Hum Sab Chor Hain
2007

This was a riotous play in Hindi with Rohini Hattangady. A rib tickling, fun comedy about the rich and famous and their dark secrets!

Rohini Hattangady’s character plays a blackmailing journalist extorting money from celebrities. Topical, loosely based on people and characters that we are familiar with, Hum Sab Chor Hain is fun and satirical.

Comedy, wit, suspense and slice of life situations make Hum Sab Chor Hain a“must see” play.

THE PLOT

Dr. Raj Shenoy, a famous doctor is to be awarded the prestigious Padma Bhooshan by the Govt. of India. He is back in Mumbai from Pakistan after performing heart surgery on the President of Pakistan. He is in love with his year old secretary Mona. On his arrival into Mumbai, he is shocked to see that there is a party arranged at his house, apparently on his own instructions. The invitees include famous Music Director Param Dharam, world renowned Swami Shakaracharya, and the top comedian of television Johny Seater.

The doctor is surprised to have them as guests as he has only heard of these celebrities, but has not known them personally. Mona (the Secretary) says he had only informed her through a text message about the party. Dr. Shenoy gets over his shock and joins in the celebrations. Just then a lady from Bihar called Rabdidevi enters the Doctor’s house and creates havoc. She has already made the watchmen runaway and the servant has been drugged for next few hours.

Rabdidevi, after few minutes reveals that she is the famous Laxmi Mantri – a journalist and television news channel owner who dishes out dirt on dignitaries and high profile people.

The four key players are in a total mess and state of panic –
Dr Shenoy did perform the operation on the Pakistani President, but he has also operated on an under world Don. His Padma Bhooshan is in jeopardy if people find out about this.
Swamiji has murdered his own disciple to gain wealth.
The comedy king is actually Sonica Bedi’s older brother and connected with the drug mafia and seeks roles in films and serials by threatening producers.
Music director Param Dharam had given supari to Chota Vakil to eliminate Gulfan Kumar, his music rival.

Laxmi Mantri demands 500 million USD to hush up their scandals. The celebrities freak out and quake at this demand!

What happens after this? How do they resolve their problems? Do they manage to silence Laxmi Mantri or does she wreak havoc with their lives? Watch this laugh out loud comedy that also has elements of suspense and thrills.

THE PRODUCTION

Hum Sab Chor Hain is adapted from Pravin Solanki’s hit Gujarati play.

This theatrical production is brilliantly scripted by Actor and Producer Babul Bhavsar and Kamlesh Mota.

Naath Theatre has produced this comedy with sold out shows in Mumbai and other parts of the country. It has already celebrated its Silver Jubilee.

Babul Bhavsar and Naath Theatre have great credentials. Their other production “Kohara” has the distinction of reaching “PLATINUM JUBILEE” status in just one year!

Babul is a veteran of the theatre industry and has acted in many Hindi, English and Gujarati productions. He has also produced more than 30 plays.

Babul portrays the character of music director “Param Dharam” in Hum Sab Chor Hain.

About ROHINI HATTANGADY – “Laxmi Mantri”

Rohini Hattangady needs no introduction.

At the young age of 27 years, she became internationally famous with her portrayal of “Kasturba Gandhi” in Sir Richard Attenborough’s historic film “Gandhi.”

A relative newcomer at that time, Rohini portrayed the once in a lifetime role with great skill and perfection.

Rohini went on to portray many memorable characters in Hindi movies – all varied and complex.

A winner of many National and Filmfare Awards, Rohini is one of the finest and most talented actors of our times.

She shines in every role that she portrays; she is a consummate theatre, television and movie actor.

THE BACKGROUND

Rohini comes from a rich theatre background and is a graduate of the prestigious National School of Drama and the Asian Theatre Institute.

She is married to Jayadev Hattangady, a well-known theatre director and Professor.

Rohini is a trained classical dancer proficient in Kathakali and Bharatnatyam.

ROHINI HATTANGADY - AWARDS

Rohini has won many prestigious awards for her wonderful and varied roles.

BAFTA Award, Best Supporting Actress - GANDHI.

NATIONAL Award, Best Supporting Actress - PARTY.

FILMFARE Award, Best Supporting Actress –ARTH.

FILMFARE Award, Best Supporting Actress - AGNEEPATH.

SANGEET NATAK ACADEMY AWARD in 2004 for her contribution as an Actress towards Art.

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