About The Event
What happens when a warrior princess trades her armour for a mask of supreme beauty to win the heart of the world’s greatest archer?
Presented by Mahabharata Dialogues, as part of `An Evening with Mahabharata,` Chitrārjuna is a compelling dance-drama exploring Chitrangada’s passionate encounter with Arjuna. Rooted in Vyasa’s traditional lore but deeply inspired by the emotional conflict of Rabindranath Tagore’s version, the performance delves into questions like: Can love survive when it is built on a beautiful illusion? What happens when the mask inevitably slips to reveal what`s underneath?
This evocative production seamlessly blends classical Mohiniattam by Namitha Vijaykumar with captivating storytelling by Abhilash Purohit. Together, they transform a story of desire and deception into a drama about the nature of true love and who we become when we are in love.
