Moksha presents Chitrangada – The Warrior Princess

Chitrangada, inspired by the epic Mahabharata, is the story of an independent-spirited princess. Skilled in archery and horsemanship she meets prince Arjuna and falls in love. She is rejected for the lack of her feminine charm and beauty. Enraged Chitrangada turns to Cupid and is bestowed with all the feminine graces she needs to win over Arjuna. She is deeply disturbed by her borrowed beauty. In time Arjuna realises that the true essence of a woman lies beyond her external beauty

Though she loves Arjuna she does not hesitate to assert her rights to be his equal and accept her for who she is. She declares, “I am Chitrangada, neither a goddess nor an ordinary woman. If you let me by your side at the darkest hour, let me be your friend, let me share your joys and sorrows only then shall you know me.”

This novel approach to a Tagore dance drama also uses martial arts to tell the story of a classic Bengali piece using a contemporary setting.

A Season of Bangla Drama is produced by Tower Hamlets Council.