India, Aug. 10 -- Last month, I went to see a play staged by the National School of Drama (NSD). It wasn't just any play; it was a revival of the landmark Aadhe Adhure. Written in 1969 by Mohan Rakesh, it shook the theatre world then, and is regarded as a modern classic today. It is fitting that Aadhe Adhure should be revived now; 2025 marks Mohan Rakesh's centenary year (he lived from 1925 to 1972). What made the revival more special was that NSD brought back the stellar cast from their production 35 years ago, led by the supremely talented duo of Ravi Khanvilkar and Pratima Kazmi. That 1990 production was directed by Tripurari Sharma (1956-2023) and, as a mark of respect, the play was re-enacted along the lines she set, and carried her na...