Theatre artist Shatarupa Bhattacharyya presents her latest Hindi play, Silvatein, at Ranga Shankara today, tackling the complexity of romantic relationships. With a decade of experience in theatre, Shatarupa, who has worked as an actor, director, and production manager, shares her insights on the creative process and exploring modern relationships. Theatre provides her with a platform to delve into issues intellectually and emotionally, allowing abstract ideas to take on a tangible form. Writing and staging Silvatein has been a cathartic experience for her, offering closure and initiating meaningful conversations. Shatarupa highlights how fast-paced lifestyles have hindered emotional connections, with stress and distractions affecting relationship dynamics. In a culture that values instant gratification, she believes in the importance of investing time and effort into nurturing meaningful relationships.The energy spent on solving problems is now being redirected towards walking away from them as a simpler solution. The fast pace of our lives has resulted in a lack of meaningful emotional connections, with relationships often being neglected. Shatarupa drew inspiration from her personal struggles with relationships for her latest play. She found that self-awareness and open communication are key in building and maintaining healthy relationships. By acknowledging the influence of past experiences on her reactions, Shatarupa has been able to approach relationships with increased patience and empathy. She now values growth, learning from mistakes, and being vulnerable in relationships.