The play Miraje is a dramatization of Ananya Mukherjee’s cancer diary where she was enjoying life while she was breathing.

In her cancer diary, Ananya has told about her experiences related to cancer and the ways to combat cancer. She underwent chemotherapy more than fifty times during her treatment, yet defied life, its temporary nature, its fragility, the context of people and their social values ​​to exaggerate their qualities. He chose the blissful life for himself. As if she is saying. , , Life can be lived completely in a moment or the whole life can be meaningless. Lived a happy life and fighting cancer finally she lost her battle in 2018.

Writer

‘Ananya Mukherjee’ spent her childhood in Nagpur and Delhi, where she went to college. She did her Masters in Mass Communication from Symbiosis College, Pune, and was a batch topper. She went on to get her Masters in Journalism from the University of Wollongong, Australia. In her professional career of seventeen years, she worked with several reputed PR agencies and corporate houses, including Corporate Voice, Good Relations, Ingersoll Rand and the Dalmia Bharat Group.

Director

Randhir Kumar is a distinguished 2008 graduate of the prestigious National School of Drama. He furthered his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.

His contributions to theater have been recognized with several accolades, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2013-14, awarded for his outstanding contribution to the field. He also received a Fellowship on Performance Venues (Traditional and Non-Traditional) for Patna (Bihar) for the 2008-2009 session and a Junior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for the 2011-2013 session.

As the founder and artistic director of “Raga” Repertory, Randhir Kumar has significantly expanded the landscape of Indian theater. His productions, ranging from classics to contemporary masterpieces such as Baby, Dak Ghar, Navana, Voice of Life, Jahaazin, Putrid Prologue, Natamethiya, Miss Gulab Jaan, and OutKast, have received both audience acclaim and critical praise. Many of his plays have been featured in prestigious drama festivals like META, Bharangam, and ItFolk.

Randhir Kumar has also participated in notable international festivals, including the GATES Festival in China, the Ibsen Festival in Dhaka, and the Performing Arts Festival in Pakistan as a Production Designer. With over five hundred productions to his credit, his artistic journey continues to resonate, enrich audiences, and inspire a new generation of storytellers.

Director’s Note

In the words of Ananya Mukherjee’ when I came to that I have breast cancer, I could not believe it- this drama is like a light in the dark battle of cancer. The play is a fresh as the bright,, humming morning sun that never give up hope, not only for the patient fighting cancer but for all of us who have been fighting our part.

Group

“RAAGA” is a dynamic ensemble of young and talented professionals from various artistic fields, including theater, writing, design, music, and visual arts. Established in 2007, our group thrives in a culturally diverse era, striving to unite artists from different backgrounds to create a rich and meaningful blend of regional talents.

Our mission is to embrace the multi-disciplinary and multicultural dimensions of contemporary art, fostering collaboration among young, enthusiastic artists from various regions and disciplines. We firmly believe that cultural interaction across society is essential for nurturing a harmonious and cohesive nation, bridging regional and ethnic divides.

Our passion lies in boundless storytelling. We envision a transformative impact on the contemporary art scene through innovative approaches and active cultural engagement. Our art aims to provide a distinctive voice in art history.

With a portfolio of over five hundred performances and twelve plays in the past fifteen years, we have not only showcased our craft but also organized theater festivals in Patna. We proudly honor the legacy of Patna’s iconic theater artist, the late Shashi Bhushan, with the Shashi Bhushan Smriti Natya Samman.

Notable productions include “Daakghar,” “Baby,” “Jahajin,” “Putrid Prologue,” “Natmethiya,” “Mirage,” “Outkast,” “Kamala Suraiya,” and “Foul Play.” “Raaga” continues to push the boundaries of art, reimagining contemporary practices while preserving and enhancing our cultural heritage. We are committed to enriching the world through our artistic contributions.