Talab, a Bengaluru-based theatre company, to stage Nala Damayanti this weekend
Bengaluru-based theatre company Talab is staging a new production of the mythological story 'Nala Damayanti' this weekend. Directed by Gaurav Jakhu, the play aims to make ancient themes of love and resilience relatable to contemporary audiences.
Why it matters
The production highlights the intersection of academic professional life and the arts, showcasing how traditional mythology is being reinterpreted for modern cultural consumption.
Gaurav Jakhu, associate professor of economics at IIM Bengaluru, founded the theatre company, Talab in 2022. His latest production, a reimagination of the myth of Nala Damayanti is scheduled to be performed at Bangalore International Centre, on October 4.
Gaurav, who plays the antagonist, Kali, has written and directed the Hindi mythological play that tells the love story between King Nala and his wife Damayanti.
The play came to Gaurav after two months of research on the story. “Before writing the script, I had to figure out how to make it relatable to today’s audience. I used a mixture of prose and verse to enhance the emotion in the dialogues.”
Some dialogues work work better as lyrics while other emotions are best conveyed through dialogues.”
Gaurav Jakhu playing Kali in Nala Damayanti
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