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Saint Tukaram wrote his verses on the Owari (Verandah) outside the
Vithal Temple in his house, known as Anand Owari, a witness to most
of Tukaram's life. Once, Tukaram has disappeared as usual possibly
lost in some deep spiritual, philosophical trance. When his younger
brother Kanhoba is not able to find him, he gets frantic with the thought
that he may have 'lost' Tukaram forever. Kanhoba recalls Tukaram's
spiritual journey, telling us about his life, his sensitive, revolutionary
poetry and their relationship. Through his narrative, we come face to
face with many perpetually important philosophical and social
questions, realizing the validity of Tukaram's thought even today.

Vijay Tendulkar has edited Di. Ba. Mokashi's novel for the play.
Directed by Atul Pethe, this tour de force establishes Kishor Kadam as
a fine actor.

CalAA has produced a teleplay of this excellent play in its ongoing
project of archival of top quality performing arts presentations in India.

CalAA released a VCD of this outstanding presentation in Pune on
January 24, 2005.