From divine longing to the eternal union of masculine and feminine energies, Areeso Theatre’s ‘Shiv Shakti: Ek Divya Pranay Katha’ brings mythology, music and romance to the stage, with Sandip Soparrkar and Ashmita Bakshi stepping into the roles of Lord Shiva and Parvati.

Some love stories belong to a moment. Others transcend time itself. Rooted in devotion, cosmic balance and the enduring power of togetherness, the story of Shiva and Shakti is one such tale — an eternal union that continues to inspire generations. This October, the divine romance finds its way to Mumbai’s theatrical stage as Areeso Theatre presents Shiv Shakti: Ek Divya Pranay Katha, a production that brings mythology and performance together in a celebration of love beyond the ordinary.

Featuring Sandip Soparrkar as Lord Shiva and Ashmita Bakshi as Parvati, the play explores the timeless bond between two divine forces whose union represents far more than romance. Shiva and Shakti embody complementary energies — consciousness and creation, stillness and movement — making their story as spiritually resonant as it is emotionally compelling.

Blending drama, music and mythology, the production seeks to bring this legendary narrative to life through a theatrical experience that places divine love at its heart.

A Divine Romance, Reimagined for the Stage

The story of Shiva and Parvati has travelled across centuries through sacred texts, art, dance and popular culture. Its enduring appeal lies in the many dimensions of their relationship: devotion, perseverance, transformation and the meeting of two forces essential to the universe.

With Shiv Shakti: Ek Divya Pranay Katha, the stage becomes a space to revisit this mythology through a contemporary theatrical lens. The production is directed by Himanshu Shah and Nandinin Thakar, with screenplay and lyrics by Nandini Thakar. Original music by Pankaj-Preetika adds another dimension to the storytelling, bringing together sound, movement and dramatic expression.

At its core, the production centres on a relationship that has long represented the inseparability of love and cosmic harmony. It is this combination of spectacle and spiritual symbolism that gives the narrative its lasting cultural relevance.

Two Days, Two Stages, One Timeless Story

Mumbai audiences can experience the production across two dates and venues: St. Andrew’s Auditorium on October 24 and Bal Gandharva on October 25. With its blend of mythology, music and dramatic storytelling, the play offers an opportunity to experience a familiar divine legend through the immediacy of live theatre.

For audiences drawn to Indian mythology, performing arts and stories that bridge the spiritual with the emotional, the production brings a celebrated cultural narrative into a shared, live setting.

Because some stories are not simply told; they are experienced. And the love of Shiva and Shakti, with its enduring symbolism of devotion and union, continues to find new ways to speak to the present.