In director Salim Akhtar’s latest theatre production, Aarohi, the central protagonist attempts to breakaway from her past | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

In director Salim Akhtar’s latest theatre production, Aarohi, the central protagonist attempts to breakaway from her past | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Updated: June 26, 2019 8:28:10 am

In director Salim Akhtar’s latest theatre production, Aarohi, the central protagonist attempts to breakaway from her past

Marking the theatre debut of television actors Gautam Rode and Dhaani Jhankal, the play also features Meeta Vasisht. “The play is like a river made by many streams — the culture of kathak, motivation and facing your past,” says Vasisht.

(From left) Gautam Rode, Dhaani Jhankal and Meeta Vasisht

(Written by Shanaya D’sa)

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In a rehearsal studio at Karthik Complex in Andheri West, it is the sound of the ghungroos that welcomes one into the space. Inside is the cast of Aarohi, a Salim Akhtar-directed theatrical production that centers around a passionate kathak dancer and her evolution from being a naive young woman to a stronger older character. “Aarohi represents layers of emotions — emotions of love, passion, loss and growth. For me, this play will be a success if people associate themselves with all the layers and complexities,” says Akhtar, introducing the Hindi production written by National award-winning screenplay writer Ashok Mishra.