Ulka Mayur

The narrator (Mayur herself) plays a drunken woman who opens the show with the lines, "I am beyond desires and I am consumed by desire." This is a clever ploy to bring out the irreverence. At times esoteric and at others humourous, the stories though rooted in Mahabharata and Ramayana have been retold in a contemporary manner. "There are also elements of folklore," she says.

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With a strong sense of visual imagery that would suit the context, Mayur cast dancers Raj Shepal and Aastha Oza to produce pieces that draw from kathak, bharatanatyam, contemporary dance and even Spanish rhumba. Original music has been composed by Bharat-Hitarth.

The ultimate idea, Mayur says, is to celebrate desire without the taboos and prudishness it often comes with. "I also refrain from taking sides through the narrative and the important questions will actually come from the audience," she says.

On February 22, 7.30 pm
At Harkat Studios, Bungalow 94, First Floor, Aram Nagar 2, Versova, Andheri West.
Call 8104752001
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Cost Rs 300

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