Quick Facts:

I am an interdisciplinary theatre artist based in Bangalore, and my practice is rooted in challenging dominant narratives and shifting the gaze—especially when it comes to caste. Much of the art made about caste is filtered through an oppressor’s lens, often reducing our stories to pity or pain. My work resists that. When we, as Dalit artists, tell our own stories, we do so from a place of power, dignity, and resistance. I create art because I want to be seen—because our bodies, histories, and experiences have long been erased or invisibilized.

In my performance piece *Come Eat With Me*, I invite audiences to share a meal and their own stories, creating a communal space that disrupts caste hierarchies and fosters dialogue. Through food, performance, and shared experience, I aim to contribute to the anti-caste and Ambedkarite movements—expanding their narratives across time and space, from mythology to the present. My work is about building community, reclaiming visibility, and creating spaces where our lives and imaginations are central.