Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Something Like Truth: A Play on Truth, Freedom & Justice
Something Like Truth is a play directed by Parna Pethe and written by Shanta Gokhale.
It tells the stories of four women living in different times and places, like 19th-century France and post-war Sri Lanka.
The play is all about big questions like what is true, what does it mean to be free, and what is fair.
It uses words, movement, and live music to tell its story.
The play has been performed many times in Maharashtra and is now going to different theatre festivals all over India.
The actors in the play say it's important and brave, and they feel lucky to be part of it.
The play wants to make people think about these big questions in today's world.
Something Like Truth is a monologue-based play directed by Parna Pethe, based on a script by Shanta Gokhale.
The play revolves around four women living in different times and places, exploring themes of truth, freedom, and justice.
It has been performed 25 times in Maharashtra and made its first outside appearance at the Ranga Shankara Festival in October 2025.
Upcoming performances include the Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Minerva Theatre Festival, BLR Hubba, International Theatre Festival Of Kerala, and Adishakti.
The cast and crew describe the play as brave, meaningful, and a privilege to be part of, with a collaborative and empathetic team.
- Who
- Parna Pethe (director), Shanta Gokhale (author), Kalyanee Mulay, Ashwini Giri, Sharvari Deshpande, Dusha (performers)
- What
- Something Like Truth, a monologue-based play about four women in different times and places
- When
- Initial performances in Maharashtra, first outside performance in October 2025, upcoming performances in 2026
- Where
- Maharashtra, Ranga Shankara Festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Minerva Theatre Festival, BLR Hubba, International Theatre Festival Of Kerala, Adishakti
- Why
- To explore themes of truth, freedom, and justice, and to reflect on their relevance in present times
- Director
- Parna Pethe
- Author
- Shanta Gokhale
- Play Type
- Monologue-based
- Themes
- Truth, Freedom, Justice
- Initial Performance
- 25 shows in Maharashtra
- First Outside Performance
- Ranga Shankara Festival, October 2025
- Upcoming Festivals
- Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Minerva Theatre Festival, BLR Hubba, International Theatre Festival Of Kerala, Adishakti