Kaal-Roopam Explores Transmigration of Souls and Eternal Motherhood in Hindi Theatre

Kaal-Roopam is a profound and mysterious story based on real events that took place in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh in 1985. The play portrays the concept of the transmigration of souls and presents a narrative of an extraordinary motherly love and the unique experience of motherhood.

The protagonist, Sumitra Singh, is an ordinary woman declared dead by doctors. Afterward, the soul of a stranger named Shiva Tripathi enters Sumitra's body. Shiva had previously lived in the same district and lost her life in a tragic accident. The play explores how motherhood is an eternal, spiritual bond that transcends the physical world, death, and time as Shiva's soul strives to reach her children.

Writer: Kuldeep Kunal

Kuldeep Kunal is a prominent figure in contemporary Hindi theatre with writing featured in stage and screen mediums. Beginning his journey with the Haryana Gyan Vigyan Samiti, Rohtak, Kunal's works have been staged internationally, including at the Bogotá International Festival in Colombia, Colors of India in Mauritius, and the National School of Drama's Bharat Rang Mahotsav.

His extensive original works include Eklavya Uvach, Key of Darkness, King of Tragedy, Kaal Roopam, and many others. He has also adapted classic literary works by authors such as George Orwell, William Shakespeare, and August Strindberg, and has translated pieces by Rabindranath Tagore and Bratya Basu.

Director: Kashish Devgan (K.D.)

Kashish Devgan has over 23 years of experience in theatre and performing arts as a director, actor, choreographer, lyricist, and rapper. He has directed numerous full-length and short plays, choreographed musical theatre productions, and earned over 28 national awards in theatre from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), alongside national recognition in dance.

Chandigarh University Group

Chandigarh University is an educational institution holding an A+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and a ranking among the top 20 universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Its Department of Art and Cultural Affairs (DACA) fosters student creativity across literature, dance, drama, and music through student clubs and chapters.