Chakravyuh featuring Nitish Bharadwaj as Krishna at St. Andrew's Auditorium

Returning to the bustling city of Mumbai, The Films and Theatre Society presents their highly acclaimed production, "Chakravyuh," graced by the presence of Nitish Bharadwaj, the indelible embodiment of Lord Krishna from B. R. Chopra's Mahabharata, captivating audiences with his unforgettable portrayal.

This spellbinding spectacle has already graced the stage more than a hundred times, captivating audiences in diverse corners of our nation. It has also earned its rightful place in esteemed festivals, basking in the limelight of well-deserved recognition.

This play unfolds the narrative of the momentous thirteenth day in the grand tapestry of the Mahabharata's great battle. It transcends the mere essence of "Chakravyuh" as a war-craft, ascending to the realm of profound philosophy. Delving into the intricacies of Abhimanyu's demise within the labyrinthine formation, it unveils a multitude of inquiries, myths, ideologies, and convictions spanning diverse planes of existence. Crafted in the ethereal verses, this opus serves as a conduit between epochs, deftly interweaving history and the present while tethering them to timeless concepts of "Karma" and "Dharma". Atul Satya Koushik, renowned across India for his original theatrical creations and mesmerizing visual tapestries, has sculpted and helmed this production in a transformative avatar.

Enchanting the audience, the play unfolds the Mahabharata saga through Krishna's omniscient gaze. The divine Krishna emerges, dissolving all doubts, myths, and misunderstandings that entangle the ensemble. Bestowing upon them the eternal wisdom of Karma, he unveils a profound truth: none can escape their respective Chakravyuhs, for life itself is naught but an intricate maze. Our duty lies in combatting the Chakravyuh, and liberation from its confines is the outcome of our Karma, beyond our mortal dominion.