The moon shines brightly upon the stage as people of different ages gather deep inside a forest. Their faith matters not; their gender matters not. These people—of different backgrounds and ages—encircle a man. With long hair, a beard, and an ektara in hand, he sings: "Jaat gelo, jaat gelo bole, Eki Ajob Karkhana."

Drawing from Sunil Gangopadhyay’s acclaimed novel “Moner Manush”, the play delves into the spiritual and philosophical essence of Lalon’s akhra—his vibrant space of music, dialogue, and resistance.

Secularism is the basic foundation of Lalon's philosophy.