Bloody Bombay: A Play on Struggle, Survival, and Success in Mumbai

Bloody Bombay

Bloody Bombay is an amalgam of stories focusing on struggle, survival, and success. The play explores human emotions, ethics, and existence, examining the journeys of actors and dreamers in Mumbai who wait for a chance in the city.

Director

The play is directed by Happy Ranajit, an alumnus of the National School of Drama 2008 batch. Happy Ranajit has acted in more than 60 plays, directed over 20 plays, and written several theatrical works. His directing credits include Bloody Bombay, Blue Whale Saffron Sand, Gang of Girls, Love Ka Overdose, Genuine Liars, A straight Proposal, Wizard of Numbers, Familiar Strangers, The Old Man and the Sea, Cigarettes, Six Characters in Search of Shakespeare, and Romeo and Juliette.

Director’s Note

According to the director's note, Bloody Bombay aims to highlight the stark contrast between the dazzling facade of the city and the shadowy struggles faced by its countless dreamers. The production delves into the lives of millions who come to Bombay seeking success, only to face relentless hardship, anonymity, and unfulfilled dreams while the majority remain on the margins.

Group

The production is associated with Unicorn Actors Studio, a group that conducts regular theatre work in Mumbai and other cities across India, participating in national and international theatre festivals with numerous productions.