When they raise their arms, the white veils attached to their backs and wrists rise in unison. A recorded voice of a little girl croons, "I believe I can fly". Undeterred by the 'I believe' group, another set is getting their silver suits readied. While yet another is in the green room getting their make-up done. They emerge with topis, beards and moustaches so convincing that one wants to tug at them.


Pearl Tirandaz with some of the kids from various NGOs 

Grand showcase
Raell Padamsee and Ace Productions are getting ready for the show, Mahatma. After all, it has been 100 years since Gandhi returned from South Africa. And, Padamsee says, "It seemed like the right time to bring Gandhi's values back, and not just as a play, but as an entire movement."