Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Dushala: A Solo Play Retelling Mahabharata's Overlooked Princess
Dushala is a solo play that tells the story of Dushala, the only daughter of the hundred Kaurava brothers from the Mahabharata.
The play explores how Dushala struggles to find her identity and is often overlooked and ignored by her family.
Alekya Punjala's powerful performance brings Dushala's story to life, and the play is set to be performed at the International Gita Mahotsav 2025.
Dushala, a solo play directed by Dr. Alekya Punjala and Vinay Varma, is a must-watch
The play retells the story of Dushala, the only daughter of the hundred Kaurava brothers
It explores themes of identity, gender bias, and the marginalization of women in the Mahabharata
Alekya Punjala's performance as Dushala is praised for its depth, emotion, and technical skill
The play is chosen for the International Gita Mahotsav 2025 in Kurukshetra, Haryana, to be staged on November 24
- Who
- Dushala, the only daughter of the hundred Kaurava brothers, and Alekya Punjala (actor/director)
- What
- A solo play retelling Dushala's story from the Mahabharata
- When
- The play is set to be staged on November 24, 2025
- Where
- International Gita Mahotsav 2025, Kurukshetra, Haryana
- Why
- To explore themes of identity, gender bias, and the marginalization of women in the Mahabharata
- Genre
- Drama, Dance, Solo Performance
- Director(s)
- Dr. Alekya Punjala, Vinay Varma
- Lead Actor
- Alekya Punjala
- Event
- International Gita Mahotsav 2025
- Date of Performance
- November 24, 2025
- Venue
- Kurukshetra, Haryana