Tue Apr 15 06:46:48 UTC 2025: **Bengaluru Play Explores the Life and Legacy of Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam**
**Bengaluru, April 15, 2025** – A new play, “The Trial of Abdus Salam,” is set to premiere at Ranga Shankara on April 18th, offering a unique theatrical exploration of the life of the Pakistani physicist and Nobel laureate. Written by Nilanjan Choudhury, the production continues his series of “science theatre,” blending complex scientific concepts with compelling human drama.
The play, described as an imagined courtroom drama, depicts Salam in his final hours facing a prosecutor who embodies various voices from his past, including influential figures like Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. It examines the conflict between Salam’s unwavering faith and scientific pursuits, and the rejection he faced from the Pakistani establishment due to his Ahmadiyya Muslim faith.
Choudhury, who has researched Salam’s life since 2017, aims to shed light on a largely under-recognized scientific genius. While incorporating detailed scientific concepts, including symmetry-breaking and the Higgs boson, the play prioritizes accessibility and emotional engagement. The author skillfully balances dense scientific material with compelling human drama to create a captivating theatrical experience. “The Trial of Abdus Salam” is neither pure docudrama nor pure fiction, carefully balancing imagined conversations with historical accuracy.
This production follows Choudhury’s previous success with “The Square Root of a Sonnet,” focusing on Subramaniam Chandrasekhar. He plans to continue this series with a play on Bibha Chowdhuri, India’s first woman physicist. Tickets for “The Trial of Abdus Salam” are available on BookMyShow, priced from ₹350.
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