Ten-second takeaway

With shows across three venues in the city, 9 Jakhoo Hill is a play set in Shimla of
1962, with the Indo-Chinese war's aftermath serving as a backdrop.

Family affairs 

Written by author, Gurucharan Das, and directed by Ashish Sen, the play, 9 Jakhoo
Hill portrays the story of a three-member family that relocates to India after the
partition. Coming to the city {as part of the Deccan Herald Theatre Festival} with
shows across three venues, the play is set in Shimla of 1962, with the backdrop of
the Indo-Chinese war. What happens when the family gets three visitors {relatives
and a family friend} for Diwali? How do the characters react when some of their dark
secrets are revealed during their time together?

Serious act

The plot, portraying a span of three days, involves themes like trust, betrayal, love
and even taboo subjects like incest. The ensuing chaos within the house seems to
draw a parallel with the turmoil of the political scenario then prevalent in the country.
Another interesting factor is that all the actors in 9 Jakhoo Hill will be seen playing
characters that are way older or younger than their actual age. Tightly paced and
based on a serious premise, the play also has elements of humour.