Mithyasur

Mithyasur, winner of 3 META Awards 2026 (Best Production, Best Original Script, and Best Supporting Actor Male) explores the deep influence of myths and stories in the evolution of human civilization. At its heart, it is a play about the complex interplay between truth and illusion, knowledge and ignorance, especially when these are shaped by the powers of state and religion.

Set in 18th century Hindustan, the story unfolds in a small princely state and centers around an ancient temple, its high priest Somdev, and his patron deity, the demon king Kumbh. This is no ordinary demon, but one who governs the state through Somdev`s dreams, subtly guiding its rulers, demanding human sacrifices as penance, and maintaining control through fear and prophecy.

But what happens when this demon suddenly stops appearing in the priest`s dreams? How does one govern a state when divine instructions fall silent especially in a time when the looming threat of war with the Company government hangs over the valley?

Caught between devotion and delusion, Mithyasur follows Somdev`s journey as he seeks answers not only about the state`s future, but also about his own faith, authority, and truth. In this quest, he must engage with the radically different worldview of the royal princess, a believer in science, reason, and human agency.

Through their collision and collaboration, Mithyasur unfolds as a tale of belief, power, self-discovery and the fine line that separates the mythical from the real.

Actors

Vijay Patidar, Arpit Shashwat, Bhaskar Sharma, Abhinandan Gupta

Pratiksha Kote, Anishka, Sahil Ahuja, Shubham Pareek, Atishay Akhil, Abhinay Parmar, Swapnil Vikram Gujar

Team Backstage

Director Ajeet Singh Pallawat

Creative Director Ipshita Chakraborty Singh

Costume & Art Designer Ipshita Chakraborty Singh

Costume Assistant Amanjeet Proch

Make up Artist Ritu Sharma

Stage Manager & Property Incharge Swapnil Vikram Gujar

Production Manager Ankush Kulshreshtha

Set Execution Ameya Bhalerao & Team

Light Designer Ajeet Singh Pallawat and Trinetra Tiwari

Music Arrangements Mohit Agarwal and Animesh Vinod Patthey

Photo Credit Siddharth Saurabh

Music Operation Shubham Pareek

Percussion Animesh Patthey, Atishay Akhil

Movement Design Ammannur Madhav Chakyar

Poster Design & Publicity Shiraz Husain

Writer Pranay Pandey

Producer Ujaagar Dramatic Association & Ved Satpathy