​Yaathra

 Forget Me Not

The night before the Golden Globes 2032, the world renowned dancer Dhruv, rehearses in an empty auditorium and reminisces the moments he spent with his soulmate Sam. Guilt ridden and lost, he tries to justify to himself, the choice he once made to attend an audition instead of being by Sam’s side in the last moments of her life.. He stands accused as a traitor in his own heart... after all it was she who wanted him to succeed the most. ​Was this quest for validation worth the price Dhruv paid?​

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As he ponders his life choices, Dhruv realises that this is just the beginning of his journey.  Forget Me Not is the first chapter of a 5 part Immersive Theatre series - Yaathra - A Journey home.. which follows Dhruv's journey of self-discovery and healing.

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Starring Avijit Das, world renowned, Kuchipudi dancer and exponent, this experimental Indian Classical dance film offers a dynamic fusion of cinematic live action, theatrical elements, and animation, inviting the audience to embark on a captivating journey through time, space, rhythm, movement, and Indian culture. Through a masterful blend of futuristic Boston, ancient 16th century Orissa, and newly independent 1940s Kerala, the film unravels the lasting impact of colonization and the evolution of South Asian social constructs. The story reveals how the quest for self-worth, rooted in the desire to prove oneself to the Western world, has become ingrained in the mindset of South Asians today​

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