There is a strange incident in the ancient Greek play 'Oedipus Rex'. Oedipus is prophesied before he is born - he will kill his father and marry his mother. Therefore, as soon as Oedipus is born, King Laius leaves him to die far away from the palace.

But who can stop the game of destiny? The boy Oedipus is saved by a shepherd, and he always runs away from this prophecy.

The king in the kingdom of Thebes thinks that after Oedipus died, the prophecy ended! As time goes by, a strange problem appears in Thebes . Solving the same problem, Oedipus is declared the king there and marries Queen Jocasta .

The separation of this play written by Sophocles is very painful . After learning the truth that Oedipus is her son, Queen Jocasta commits suicide. Even Oedipus cannot bear the fact that he accepts the mother who gave birth to him as his wife, so when he realizes that the prophecy has been fulfilled, Jhir tears out both his eyes .

Similar to 'Oedipus Rex', Sarubhakta also wrote a play reminding of separation two decades ago . The name of the play is – 'Sirumarani'.

Actor Dayahang Rai started acting 23 years ago with this drama directed by Anup Baral. 12 years after the play was staged, the play was staged again under the direction of Dayahang at Mandla Theater. After 10 years of being staged at Anamnagar Mandla, this play has returned to Thapagaon Mandla.

Anup Neupane and Sumitra Pehim's direction brings the separation experienced by 'Sirumarani' alive on the stage. The issue raised by the play from chorus narration, dissonance that seems similar, prophesy, brings Sarubhakta's writing to the end of the Greek classic play 'Oedipus Rex' . In this play written by a strong man, there is a deep sense of women's existence and a sharp satire on patriarchy.  Let's do a scene from the

drama .

is standing in the middle of the stage, Sirumarani . On the right and left are King Premaditya Chakraborty and his son Yuvraj . Surprisingly, Yuvraj does not look like Yuvraj. And the king is not like a king! Because, with the help of Brahmarishi, the two exchange their ages. So given the old age Yuvaraj, King Premaditya looks young . On the other hand, the patriarch Yuvraj, who has attained the age of his father, looks like King Premaditya in a flowery body. Sirumarani, who grew up in a poor fisher's house, gets confused when Premaditya, the young-faced king of Yuvaraj, reveals this secret to everyone. 

now, Fasaad! Sirumarani, who married a young-looking king, cannot accept the old-looking prince as her son. Nor the husband of the king who took the form of a young man! In the midst of this conflict, she learns that these two men exchange youth and old age for their own interests. However, the crisis has to be faced by oneself.

The king had to achieve marital happiness at a young age, and the prince had to become a great son by showing patriotism. As soon as she realizes that she has fallen into the confusion caused by the selfishness of these two men, the woman raises her voice to save her existence, Sirumarani .

'A woman's marriage is with a man's form and youth, not with honor and prestige. Marriage is the interrelationship between a man and a woman's form and youth,' Sirumarani, who knew that the king's youthful appearance was an illusion, told King Charkavarti one day. Whose wife ? Whose mother ? If you don't know how to decide, Sirumarani's female existence will be in crisis . He is never ready to bear the deception on him . Why do husbands always put their wives in trouble for their own happiness? This question of Sirumarani is the important debate that the play has sparked.

Sirumarani makes her own policy to protect women's religion . Written in the 60s, this play presents the struggle for existence, the struggle for rights through the portrayal of strong women like Sirumarani. Sirumarani makes a loud noise against the injustice, deceit and male selfishness of her.  In the

drama, a patriarchal society is emerging . For Maharaj Chakraborty, Sirumarani speaking loudly, asking questions is a matter of concern. In particular, women's search for their rights has become a constant issue for patriarchal society. Maharaj's view of connecting a woman's identity with her husband immediately questions Sirumarani - who are you?

This question satirizes the view of women's identity and existence within limited walls.  The story of the

drama is fresh. Like Oedipus, the astrologer predicted Sirumarani's future as soon as she was born - about her future marriage to King Chakraborty! The poor fish is shocked. After falling in love with Nagini avatar of the golden fish found in the river, the fish became the husband of the daughter. Amidst his poverty living around the same river and fish, the astrologer's prediction becomes a melodrama to live without sorrow. Suddenly, one day Chakraborty Raja mysteriously appears in their house. Through this mysterious story, this drama brings out the love of relationships. For example, Gore's true love for Sirumarani, the path of salvation led by love.

The stable relationship between mache and daughter . Fish love waiting on the bank of the river. Lust for power and power is also at the center of the play. The greed born of the frenzy of power, the life of Aham Raja Charkavarti shows . Sirumarani herself also had the desire to become an empress. But, how does the power melt the life of Sirumarani ? The subject of how life is reduced and limited within what walls is presented.

is actually a very powerful play written on the female 'self', Sirumarani . "Women's truth - women are not stubborn, they are femininity". And all the stories of strong women in history are lies,' Sirumarani speaks in the next scene of the play. Love, separation, family, power and strength are touched upon in the drama. 

Melodious music, simple sets, beautiful props and a 'fourth wall breaking' directorial make this young version of 'Sirumarani' unique. The way music is used in reciting the story, it seems very powerful . 'No difference, tears are the same . Chori Uhi Zwaiin Kun Whani Ho,' when Mache finds out about the young and old son-in-law, the song playing in the background presents the mood of the characters in that scene .

'Ekadeshma...' lyrics have been used in an equally sweet way . This play does not have a grand set, but the mythological time is set on stage through simple props. Props also help bring the time, the situation at that time . Especially the Sripech worn by the king or the dress worn by the queen in the palace, the props and costumes have made the drama even stronger .

The performance of the seventeenth batch actors of Mandla Drama School also keeps the audience engaged in the play . Through this play, they have taken the first step in acting. Some actors have established themselves on the stage through very mature acting. Narrators, two blind couples, Jyotsana Ghimire and Sameer Bhattarai capture the character from the beginning to the end and continue to capture its subtle sensibilities .