Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was spotted at Thakorbhai Desai hall in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night. Modi in company of Ex-minister I.K.Jadeja and Kaushik Patel was here to watch a Gujarati drama ‘U turn’ acted by famous Gujarati actress Apara Mehta. In fact Modi was invited to watch the drama by Apara Mehta according to a source.

Modi dressed in Pathani suit(for the first time?) arrived 10 minutes before the show. He was welcomed by Apara. A special Sankheda sofa had been put in the front raw for Modi.

I.K.Jadeja who accompanied Modi throughout the drama said, ‘We occasionally go to watch dramas and movies. This was a social drama. It was preplanned visit and Mr. Modi enjoyed this two-part drama till the end.”

About the drama

A drama ‘U-turn’ reflects the mentality towards the companionship between a man and a woman. Story revolves around the two individuals, a retired and divorced Major of Indian Army and a widow. Their children are settled in their own lives, leaving them alone. They seek companionship in each other but when they decide to officially unite; their children disapprove of their relationship.

When Rama Desai rings the doorbell of her friend’s neighbour by chance, she comes face to face with retd. Major Ranjit Singh Gohil, an ex-army man who has not let gone of the ways of the army.

The Major lets Rama wait for her friend at his house. In that half an hour, Rama discovers that the divorced Major is looking for a companion. She finds this both amusing, and fascinating, while the Major is intrigued by this woman who practices her laughter club therapy at the drop of a hat. They part on slightly more amicable terms than they met.

The drama has bagged many accolades and has successfully run 25 shows in Mumbai and now it is on countrywide tour.