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A young, 'progressive' man spirals into an endearing and thought provoking cycle of self-introspection when confronted by the discomfort of handling his wife's lingerie in front of his parents.Read More

Darinda performed by Mashaal theatre group is a psychological drama that explores the intricate connections between violence, emotional wounds and the process of rehabilitation. At the centre of the narrative is a troubled adolescent boy with a history of violent behaviour. A young teacher, assigned as a tutor to this boy, works to help him while navigating the challenges of the boy’s upbringing, his actions, and the potential for change. The play explores the conditions for constructing adolescent masculinity and explores the haunting question of whether true rehabilitation is possible. In this process the play examines the tension between personal responsibility and external influences, such as upbringing, trauma, and societal neglect. With sharp dialogue and an intense, thought-provoking storyline, Darinda challenges audiences to consider their own perceptions of crime, punishment, and redemption.Read More

DELUXE HAIR CUTTING SALON- ‘Deluxe Hair cutting salon' is set in Advocate Mukherjee Street in a North Indian town revolves around the hair cutting saloon run by the protagonist ‘Bachchan’. The street is full of lawyers and in Bachchan’s limited worldview they are the most revered profession in the World. Bachchan gets mixed up everyday with somebody in the neighborhood, especially the owners of the next door pathological lab and the motor garage. These daily run-ins result in the protagonist dreaming of a court room drama every night involving the characters from the neighborhood leading to exciting revelations about their lives. The play explores through its characters’ lives as to how seemingly opposite behaviours, incidents and actions could be two sides of the same coin. The characters and their stories may look very specific to the context yet have a universal appeal.Read More

Sapan turned 35, became a father and also got high in Amsterdam - all within a year, but not particularly in that order. He is cruising through life with mental burnout, a needless sense of superiority over Gen-Z and of course, chronic lower back pain.Read More

Three musicians blend their diverse backgrounds together for an evening featuring Sufi music, folk music from both hemispheres, and western blues and country.Read More

Amritosondhane (In search of ultimate fulfilment) Mrinal, the astute and compassionate homemaker of Streer Patra (The Wife’s Letter), the epistolary by Rabindranath Tagore, is seen sitting on the shores of Puri, Odisha, completing her letter. She decidedly severs her familial connections with her insensitive and selfish in-laws, and embarks on a journey of quest for greater fulfilment of her human life. Faint voices, voices telling compelling stories, coming from the shores of other oceans, other bounds of the world reach her, transcending the barriers of space and time. Four stories emerge from ancient mythologies showcasing great intellectual power, entrepreneurship and talents of four great women. Mrinal experiences the untold tales of Oenone of Iliad, Ariadne and Dido from Greek Mythology; and the story of Maharani Jana from Mahabharata. At the end, Mrinal reflects; rejoices at the glory and successes of these great women, empathises with their tragedies, and connects with their souls to find a true meaning of the mortal life.Read More

We take you on a musical journey of the jazz classics. The central theme being romantic love. Its many facets, from funny love to sunny love, through its pleasures and pain, its myriad moods through snow and rain, but just as you begin to feel love is not a thing, that,s when the Ladies of Jazz, Ella & her fellas start to sing of spring.Read More

What happens when someone dares to challenge age-old traditions and societal norms? They are often met with rejection, isolation, and suffering. Written by Vijay Tendulkar, Meeta Kee Kahani is a poignant exploration of human relationships and emotional turmoil. The play follows Meeta, a young woman who finds herself deeply connected to her female friend, defying conventional ideas of love and companionship. As she rejects traditional male-female relationships, she faces inner conflict and societal alienation, leading to a tragic yet thought-provoking journey. Director Kamal Singh adds a musical touch to the narrative, enhancing its emotional depth and making it more relevant to contemporary audiences. Tendulkar’s timeless story comes alive with a fresh perspective, blending music and drama to create a powerful theatrical experience.Read More

The protagonists, a man and a woman, are both waiting for a delayed flight in a small-town airport lounge. The woman provokes the man into conversation, setting of a series of narratives that feature two characters from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: Shoorpanakha and Shakuni. Their lives and experiences are set in the context of this century, indicating that the stories of power, ambition and revenge span history and myth.Read More

Hamare hisaab se duniya mein teen hi krantikari huye hain: Karl Marx, Bhagat Singh, aur Pintu Bhaiya. With this begins the fascinating story of Pintu Bhaiya, seen from the eyes of a young Patna boy back in the early 2000s. The Pintu Bhaiya: Notorious gang leader, local legend, and most importantly, a hopeless romantic, desperately in love. Our young, impressionable narrator tells this tale of "love", small-town shenanigans, and displaced identities with humour, satire and a rare innocence that will warm your heart, make you burst out laughing and sometimes cry (lekin Pintu bhaiya ne bola hai ki "Rona Nahin Hai!").Read More