Actress Ashmita Bakshi Debuts in Mythological Dance Drama

Actress Ashmita Bakshi is venturing into commercial theatre with the mythological dance drama 'Shiv Shakti: Ek Divya Pranay Katha'. This marks a new phase in her acting career, moving beyond her film roles in 'Black Home' and 'Haseena Parkar'. In the play, Bakshi takes on the significant challenge of portraying three distinct manifestations of the divine feminine: Shakti, Sati, and Parvati, across different eras.

She stars opposite choreographer Sandip Soparrkar, who embodies the role of Shiv throughout the production. Bakshi expressed that while she has prior stage experience from acting classes, 'Shiv Shakti' represents a major step into the commercial theatre scene. The opportunity to play multiple characters in a single production adds to her excitement for the project.

To prepare for the demanding choreography, Bakshi and the cast have been undergoing rigorous training in classical Indian dance forms. This includes intensive practice in Bharatanatyam and Kathak, focusing on intricate mudras. The production features approximately seven to eight elaborate dance sequences, requiring dedication and skill from the performers.

Bakshi also praised her co-star Sandip Soparrkar, noting his thorough preparation and impressive command over the Hindi dialogues, even in classical dance roles. His dedication motivated her to elevate her own performance, highlighting a collaborative and inspiring artistic environment on the production.