A bioplay of the life and music of Ravi Shankar

Enchantment is an intimate theatrical journey into the inner life of music giant Ravi Shankar. 

This is not a standard retelling of Shankar’s legendary career. Instead, this bioplay steps into the inner world of the sitar maestro — his doubts, regrets, struggles, and the fierce resolve that carried him from a boy dancer in Paris to one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Through moments of vulnerability and brilliance, the play reveals how Ravi Shankar transformed adversity into artistic triumph.

Written by Gowri Ramnarayan and shaped by the maestro’s own witty and poignant words, Enchantment weaves theatre, live dance, and music into a richly immersive experience. The production features Ravi Shankar’s original sitar recordings and exclusive compositions rendered by Bombay Jayashri, with Aditya Prakash, Vignesh Ishwar, and Chaitra Sairam.

PERFORMERS

Yohan Chacko, Aarabi Veeraraghavan, Bhavya Kumaran & Harini Nilakantan

RECORDED MUSIC

Original Sitar Tracks: Pandit Ravi Shankar Vocals: Bombay Jayashri Ramnath with Aditya Prakash,  Vignesh Ishwar, and Chaitra Sairam Tabla: Sai Shravanam  Flute: Vishnu Vijay

PRODUCTION

Play, Direction, Design: Gowri Ramnarayan Lighting & Sound: Sneha Sheejith  Music Recorded, Mixed & Mastered By: Sai Shravanam, Resound India Produced By: JustUs Repertory