“Lost and Found”: Rediscovery of Identity (Photo Feature)

Kathmandu: Amidst the chaos of the city, there is a meeting in a cafe. It is not only limited to a meeting between two people, but also becomes a journey to find answers to the many questions lost within each other’s lives.”

A 25-year-old tourist guide, Bhumi (stateless, single mother-raised, with multiple personality disorder), meets 48-year-old Canadian tourist Sagar (on the brink of divorce, seeking peace) at a hotel café.

As Bhumi guides Sagar through Gautam Buddha’s palace, their perspectives on Buddha’s abandonment of his wife Yashodhara and newborn son Rahul become entangled with their circumstances. Though Sagar is living in Canada, he is originally from Nepal, adding another layer to his complex journey back to the land of Buddha’s birth.

Their interactions oscillate between historical tours and personal conversations at the hotel café. During tours, they debate Buddha’s choice through their life lenses. At the café, two waiters appear as different characters each time, bringing their own comedic and tragic stories.

As Bhumi’s disorder intensifies, her mother Rajani’s personality emerges, whom Sagar shockingly recognizes as his former girlfriend, connecting their pasts in an unexpected revelation.

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This plot  has been beautifully presented in the latest Yubraj Ghimire’s “Lost and Found.” Ghimire is the director and writer of the play.

‘This is not just a story of two characters. It is a reflection of memory, a wound of the past, and a rediscovery of identity,’ says director Ghimire. Lost and Found is a powerful and thought-provoking theatrical performance that delves into the complexities of human relationships in the ever-evolving landscape of city life.

Pavitra Khadka, Sumit Bhandari, Suhana Acharya, and Govinda Oli are actors, who have added life to the characters of the play. The play, which staging began on May 18 (Jestha 3), will last until Jestha 17 (May 30).

Except for Tuesdays, Lost and Found will be staged every evening at 5:15 PM. On Saturdays, there will also be an additional show at 1 PM.

(Glimpses from the special premiere of “Lost and Found”)

(Photos: Saroj Basnet)

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