Event Collections

"Udhedbun" is a heartwarming yet comical exploration of love, relationship, and cultural clashes, along with raising the still prevalent societal issue of “Dowry”. The story revolves around Shruti, a vivacious and determined young woman who is head over heels in love with Baswaraj, a charming man from a different cultural background. Shruti struggles to convince her family, where each member is forcing their perspective onto her, which turns into an unnecessarily complex situation. As the narrative unfolds, the characters undergo moments of self-discovery, challenging their preconceived notions about love and tradition. The conflict is not just depicted by the characters. It’s quite evident among the actors too. They too had their points of view about it, which they navigated through the course of the play. The actors, embracing diverse roles, infuse the play with authenticity and humor, making the audience laugh and reflect on the universal themes of love and acceptance while exploring their points of view and struggles.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.Read More

100 Mins With Interval Original play ‘Snapshots from an Album’ by Shiv Subrahmanyam Translated in Hindi by Divya Jagdale Synopsis: The play is a funny, tender and warm look at a relationship. A delightful romp through three decades. A relationship seen over forty-five years. The protagonists, Pooja Khanna and Sanjeev Menon meet first as college students. Finding themselves falling in love, they go through classes, raves, parents, history, economics, modeling and the future. They finally go their own ways as college ends and life beckons. The second act catches them as a married couple, he a liberal, left – leaning professor, and she is corporate middle management. Their marriage is turbulent and end in divorce. The third act finds them hitting sixty. Their children have grown up. He has become a vulnerable old man, respected for his uncompromising defiance of human rights abuses, and she runs her own small publishing firm. They meet and catch up..Read More

8 Stories. 8 Songs. 8 Women. Schoolgirls and secretaries, farmers and influencers, pregnant wives and pissed-off divorcees... Winner of the 2023 Adishakti Theatriculate Fellowship, 8 is a solo dance-theatre performance reimagining the classical Indian archetypes of the ashta nayika (eight heroines) as women of our times. Watch 8 women navigate relationships with their lovers in today's diverse India. An exciting smash-up of hip hop theatre and baithak abhinaya, this multilingual production features an original soundtrack by award-winning musicians described by the Hindustan Times as "strikingly beautiful".Read More

Muchilott Madhavan was the sole Indian ever executed by the Nazi German forces in WW2. He hailed from the coastal village of Mahe in Kerala and was a student of the Sorbonne University in Paris. He was captured by the Nazi secret services for being a proponent of the French resistance movement which aimed at liberating France which was under the Nazi German Occupation. The play revolves around the final moments of Madhavan incarcerated in the Fort Romainville Jail. His internal turmoil dwindles between his identity as an Indian, a liberal French communist and an expat in a foreign soil which is calling out for his help. In the concentration camp, he misses the love of his life, Mademoiselle Giesel Molleit who too is in the same prison. The doubts and confusions are answered by the conscience of Madhavan which takes the form of the Kuttichathan Theyyam deity; Pookkutti Sasthappan. The theyyam folklores of Malabar recites the stories of the fallen heroes who are awakened and resurrected. The play explores the faith, beliefs and convictions which are eternally shared among the man and his gods.Read More

“Jaanch Padtal" is a sharp-witted satirical comedy that unfolds in a corrupt small-town bureaucracy thrown into chaos by the news of an undercover government inspector's visit. In a hilarious twist of fate, the town's greedy officials mistake a clueless wanderer for the feared inspector, leading to a series of absurd cover-ups, flattery, and desperate bribes. As the impostor basks in unearned luxury, the play cleverly exposes the hypocrisy, insecurity, and rot within the system. With biting humor and unexpected turns, Jaanch Padtal holds up a mirror to society—where deception thrives and truth becomes the biggest joke.Read More

Frankenstein is a haunting stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic novel that explores the blurred boundaries between creation and destruction, ambition and morality. The play follows Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive scientist, who defies natural law to create life. Driven by a desire to conquer death, Victor constructs a living being from stolen corpses—but the result is a creature abandoned at birth, rejected by society, and tormented by loneliness.As the creature journeys through the world, he grapples with his own identity and the cruelty of mankind, eventually turning to vengeance against his creator. This play captures the novel’s philosophical depth while intensifying its emotional core for the stage, focusing on the tragic bond between Victor and the creature.Read More

This festive season, step into an enchanting evening of music, light, and togetherness. The Bajabies Pre-Diwali Candle Light Musical Evening brings you a soulful blend of Bollywood classics and contemporary melodies, performed live by an ensemble of talented musicians in a stage setting surrounded by hundreds of glowing candles. In the true spirit of Diwali – a festival of lights and joy – the concert will celebrate themes of hope, love, and togetherness, creating an atmosphere of warmth and cultural elegance. From heart-touching vocals to mesmerising instrumentals, every note is designed to immerse you in the festive glow. Whether you come with friends, family, or as a solo seeker of soulful experiences, this will be an evening to remember.Read More

Vividha is more than a concert; it's a celebration of creative collaboration and a tribute to the power of music and education. This event aims to demonstrate how Indian classical music forms the foundation for various genres, from Hindustani and Carnatic to jazz and progressive styles. We will also share the inspiring impact stories of graduates from Ananya, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls through skills training, scholarships, and mentorship since 2013. The highlight of the evening will be a performance by Vividha, a group that merges Hindustani traditions with R&B, Rock & Jazz. Vividha will be joined by special guest Ameya, a trained Hindustani singer, who sings in multiple languages and genres.Read More

Bravely Fought the Queen' by Mahesh Dattani is a day in the life of the Trivedi family - a particularly provocative day in the life of a distinctly dysfunctional family. A guest in the house unwittingly becomes the catalyst that unearths the almost otherworldly trauma heretofore swept underneath this home's intricate rugs. ‘A playwright of world stature’—Mario Relich, Wasafiri First staged in 1991, Bravely Fought the Queen created a stir with its disturbingly honest portrayal of the dysfunctional Trivedi family, confirming Dattani's reputation as a playwright at the top of his game. Unfolding at a relentless pace, the play provides an unflinching insight into the urban Indian milieu, throwing light on a wide range of issues—marital friction, sibling rivalry, sexual politics and the lies we often tell ourselves—before racing to a shocking finale. ‘At last we have a playwright who gives sixty million English-speaking Indians an identity’—Alyque Padamsee ‘Powerful and disturbing’—The New York TimesRead More