Exploring Beyond Facts through Theatre: Shatarupa Bhattacharyya's Perspective
Sravasti DattaRomantic relationships are one of the most complex concepts to explain for humankind. Theatre personality Shatarupa Bhattacharyya, has tried to pull this off in her latest Hindi play, Si...
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Sravasti Datta explores the complex nature of romantic relationships in her latest Hindi play, "Silvatein," being performed at Ranga Shankara today. With a decade of experience in theatre, Shatarupa Bhattacharyya, the theatre personality behind the play, discusses her creative process and the impact of modern relationships. She finds theatre to be a platform that allows intellectual and emotional exploration, enabling abstract ideas to come to life in a vivid way. Through her work on "Silvatein," she has found healing, empowerment, and closure, sparking conversations that she hopes will inspire others. Shatarupa reflects on how our fast-paced lifestyle has eroded emotional connections, leading to stress and a lack of patience in relationships. She highlights how technology and instant gratification have affected our ability to nurture meaningful connections.The energy spent on solving problems is now easier to walk away from. The fast-paced nature of our lives leaves little room for deep emotional connections, making building relationships less of a priority. Shatarupa's recent play is inspired by her personal experiences with relationships. She explains that the play was born from her own struggles with failed relationships and the internal turmoil she faced. Through this process, she realized the importance of self-awareness and open communication in fostering healthy relationships. Understanding her emotions, triggers, and needs became crucial for her well-being and relationship success. By acknowledging the influence of past experiences on her reactions, Shatarupa approached relationships with patience and empathy, embracing growth, learning from mistakes, and accepting vulnerability.