Kathmandu, July 18 -- Set in the 1950s, 'Kagtali' derives its name from a folk proverb that tells of a bell falling on a crow's head, causing its death-a metaphor for fatal coincidence. Written and directed by Nabin Chandra Aryal, with co-direction by Savin Bhattarai and Bishnu Rai, the play unravels a chilling incident in a high-class family and the layers of secrecy that follow.

Starting from July 23 at Kausi Theatre, 'Kagtali' examines how privilege shields truth and how appearances are meticulously maintained. With period-accurate costumes, dialogue, and music from the pre-50s era-including Om Bikram Bista's 'Ma Mauntama Aljiraheko' and the classic 'Ukali Orali Haruma'-the play will immerse audiences in a bygone time.

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