Mithyasur

Hindustani Play

An NCPA Presentation in collaboration with Ujaagar Dramatic Association

Mithyasur 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 the journey of Somdev as he seeks answers—not only about the state’s 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.

Director: Ajeet Singh Pallawat
Writer: Pranay Pandey
Performers: Vijay Patidar, Bhaskar Sharma, Pratiksha Kote, Sahil Ahuja, Shubham Pareek, Abhinay Parmar, Abhinandan Gupta, Abhinay Parmar, Swapnil Vikram Gujar, Anishka, Arpit Shashwat, Tia Anainah
Creative Director: Ipshita Chakraborty Singh
Costume & Art Designer: Ipshita Chakraborty Singh
Movement Designer: Ammannur Madhav Chakyar
Lighting Designer: Ajeet Singh Pallawa
Music Arrangements: Mohit Agarwal
Poster Design & Publicity: Shiraz Husain
Producer: Ujaagar Dramatic Association & Ved SatpathyStage Manager: Ankush Kulshreshtha & Shubham Pareek
Property In-charge: Bhaskar Sharma & Abhinandan Gupta
Production Manager: Ankush Kulshreshtha
Set Execution: Ameya Bhalerao & Team
Costume Assistant: Amanjeet Proch
Make-up Artist: Ritu Sharma
Music Operation: Shubham Pareek
Percussion: Animesh Patthey / Atishay Akhil
Production Photography: Siddharth Saurabh
Special Thanks: Being Association, Meghna Roy Choudhury

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