About The Event
Mithyasur—winner of 3 META Awards 2026 (Best Production, Best Original Script, and Best Supporting Actor - Male)—explores the deep influence of myths and stories in the evolution of human civilization. At its heart, it is a play about the complex interplay between truth and illusion, knowledge and ignorance—especially when these are shaped by the powers of state and religion.
Set in 18th-century Hindustan, the story unfolds in a small princely state and centers around an ancient temple, its high priest Somdev, and his patron deity—the demon king Kumbh. This is no ordinary demon, but one who governs the state through Somdev's dreams, subtly guiding its rulers, demanding human sacrifices as penance, and maintaining control through fear and prophecy.
But what happens when this demon suddenly stops appearing in the priest's dreams? How does one govern a state when divine instructions fall silent—especially in a time when the looming threat of war with the Company government hangs over the valley?
Caught between devotion and delusion, Mithyasur follows Somdev’s journey as he seeks answers—not only about the states future, but also about his own faith, authority, and truth. In this quest, he must engage with the radically different worldview of the royal princess, a believer in science, reason, and human agency.
Through their collision and collaboration, Mithyasur unfolds as a tale of belief, power, self- discovery—and the fine line that separates the mythical from the real.
