Kathmandu, Feb. 13 -- Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025', supported by the BP Koirala India-Nepal Foundation, featured six performances-three from Nepal and three from India-highlighting historical narratives, folklore, social themes, and personal struggles. Organised through a collaboration between the National School of Drama (NSD), India and the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama (NAMUDA), the festival provided a platform for stories rooted in cultural heritage while engaging with contemporary issues.

The festival opened on February 5 with the Nepali play 'Gachhami', directed by theatre director Sunil Pokharel. The play depicts the transformative journey of Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha, focusing on his renunciation, search for wisdom, and enlighte...