‘Mythology is a source of political debate’ | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

‘Mythology is a source of political debate’ | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Written by Alaka Sahani |Updated: August 22, 2019 8:09:55 am

‘Mythology is a source of political debate’

As Puducherry-based Adishakti group brings its latest play Bali to Prithvi Theatre, its artistic director and actor Vinay Kumar talks about their process and questions the notion of righteousness

Wrestling is the base for the new play

THE latest production of Puducherry-based theatre group Adishakti — Bali — is a retelling of the various events that lead up to the battle between Bali, the ruler of Kishkindha, and Ram, the king of Ayodhya, and eventually, the death of Bali. Written and directed by Nimmy Raphel, it’s their first production after the demise of Adishakti’s founder Veenapani Chawla. Vinay Kumar, who is Adishakti’s artistic director and plays Bali, talks about the new play, exploring the notion of right and wrong through this episode from the Ramayana and the group’s leaning towards mythology.