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…
