About The Event
About The Play
Aashad Ka Ek Din is a deeply introspective story of love, loss, and longing. It questions what we sacrifice in the pursuit of greatness. As monsoon clouds gather in the background, the play lingers on one unforgettable day in the month of Aashad - a day that forever changed two lives.
A timeless tale that blends poetic beauty with emotional realism, this play remains a landmark of modern Indian theatre.
It is the groundbreaking modern Hindi play that humanizes the life of classical poet Kalidas, not through his poetry, but through his emotional journey. Set against the backdrop of ancient India, the play explores Kalidas relationship with Mallika, a simple, sensitive woman from the hills who inspires his early creativity.
When Kalidas is summoned to the royal court of Ujjayini, he chooses ambition over love. Fame follows - but so does emotional emptiness. Years later, when he returns, he finds Mallika changed, matured by pain and time. Their final meeting reveals the irreversible cost of choosing legacy over love.
Cast and Crew
Annie Bhardwaj as Malika
Anuj as Kalidas
Harneet as Ambika
Shiv Prateek as Vilom
Arvind as Matul
Pawan as Nikshep
Priyanshu Aa Dantul
Twinkle as Priangumanjari
Ravi as Anuswaar
Arya as Anunaasik
Director and Acting Coach - Shiv Prateek (NSD Varanasi Alumnus)
Lights - Narayan Chauhan (NSD 93)
Music - Srijan
Costume and Set Design - Annie Bhardwaj
