DRAMA QUEEN

or her directorial debut, theatre actor Vidushi Mehra chose to stage an acclaimed play that addresses difficult but important issues—, written by Ariel Dorfman in 1990, is based on a woman seeking revenge 15 years after being tortured and raped in a dictatorship regime. “The play delves into themes we all relate to: Gender biases, crimes against the human spirit, and extreme violation. It is a hugely relevant piece of drama that represents severe conflict and an outcome that may or may not be questioned,” she says. Her co-producer is actor Samar Sarila, who has worked with her previously on and .