Indo-Pak war takes centrestage in TN

A play titled ‘Operation Vijay 1971’, curated by Major General M Indrabalan, aims to showcase the historical significance and impact of the 1971 Indo-Pak war on Indian history. The play, initially in Hindi, will be adapted to Tamil to make it more accessible to local audiences. The focus of the play is on war veterans and their families, rather than the politics of the war. The production has been extensively researched and aims to balance historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling. The play premiered in Patna and will now be staged in Chennai and other cities.