Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Girish Karnad has directed the movie 'Utsav'.
Reason (R): It is based on the Play written by Shudrak named 'Mricchkatikam'. In which Rekha has played the role of Vasantsena and Shekhar Suman has played the role of Charudatt.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Utsav = Mricchkatikam Adaptation. It is one of the best examples of Sanskrit drama being successfully translated into film.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The film Utsav (1984) is a classic example of a literary adaptation where a modern director brings a 2,000-year-old Sanskrit play to a cinematic audience.

Step 1: Verifying the director.
The assertion is true. Girish Karnad, the legendary playwright and director, directed Utsav, produced by Shashi Kapoor.

Step 2: Verifying the source material and cast.
The reason is also true. The film is a faithful adaptation of Shudrak's Mricchkatikam (The Little Clay Cart). It correctly identifies Rekha as the courtesan Vasantsena and Shekhar Suman (in his debut) as the impoverished Brahmin Charudatt. This reason explains what the movie Utsav is and why it was a significant directorial project for Karnad.