About The Event
Writer & Performer: Waris Ahmed Zaidi
Director: Jitender Singh
Associate Director: Yash Khan
Light Design & Operation: Vikrant Thakar & Swachchhand
Costume: Ayesha Thakkar
Creative Associates and Production: Rohit & Tanuja
Synopsis: A one-man tragicomedy where a young boy with dreams of becoming an actor is forced by his conservative family into a life he never wanted. His passion is reignited when he unexpectedly lands a role in the town's celebrated Ramleela. What begins as a chance to perform soon spirals into a battle for art, identity, and the right to dream.
About Afsana Theatre:
Afsana Theatre is an experimental theatre group based in Mumbai, dedicated to exploring uncharted literature and bringing universal stories to the stage. Our work draws from diverse languages and cultures across the globe, grounded in the belief that stories have the power to unite people, ideas, and perspectives. Every narrative we choose reveals character, philosophy, and wisdom. This journey is endless, and we are here to discover more.
Although a relatively young theatre collective, we have quickly established a strong presence in the urban theatre circuit, having successfully staged plays like Phislan (Prithvi Theatre Festival, Fringe-2019), Kutta Aurat Aadmi (Prithvi Theatre Festival, Fringe-2022, Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival, 2023), Janpad Bijnor (Serendipity Arts Festival, Goa-2023), A Life in the Theatre and the latest Kya Hi Farq Padta Hai (Prithvi Festival, Fringe 2025).
