Shokaparva / शोकपर्व

Presented by Sydney Natak Mandali

Written by Pramod Kale, this powerful play transports us to the aftermath of the Mahabharata.

The war has ended, and the Pandavas have taken the throne. In this moment of reflection and reckoning, Draupadi comes to visit Gandhari. Her arrival stirs a storm of emotions in Gandhari, who is burdened with questions: Why now? What could Draupadi possibly want after all that has unfolded?

Unsure of how to respond, Gandhari turns to her confidante, her Sakhi and asks her to roleplay as Draupadi, to imagine what this encounter might reveal. As the Sakhi steps into Draupadi’s shoes, a series of imagined conversations unfolds, guiding Gandhari through a transformative journey.

What follows is a powerful exploration of trauma, loss, and shifting perspectives as Gandhari begins to see the story she lived through from an entirely different angle. The play reimagines well-known events from a fresh lens, offering deep emotional insight and challenging long-held beliefs.

Director: Yogesh Pophale

Cast and Crew

Aanvika Wagh, Mrugaja Karandikar, Rahul Kulkarni, Shalaka Bodda, Saket Limaye, Kaivalya Joshi and Sachin Bhave.