The U Soso Tham Auditorium roared to life as acclaimed actor Vinay Pathak delivered a gripping performance in a play inspired by Shakespeare’s King Lear at the Shillong Literary Festival. Directed by the visionary Rajat Kapoor, the production blended tragedy, dark humour, and contemporary drama into a spellbinding theatrical storm.
Pathak’s portrayal of the tormented monarch unraveling under the weight of betrayal held the audience captive from the first moment. Kapoor’s signature minimalist direction gave the classic tale a fresh heartbeat, turning Shakespeare’s centuries-old tragedy into a modern emotional spectacle.
The crowd rose in a standing ovation as the curtains fell, marking the performance as one of the festival’s most electrifying highlights. In just one evening, Shillong witnessed a whirlwind of emotion, artistry, and pure theatrical magic.