Divine love takes centre stage as Areeso Theatre’s ‘Shiv Shakti: Ek Divya Pranay Katha’ premieres in Mumbai
Sandip Soparrkar and Ashmita Bakshi headline the mythological production, which witnessed the presence of several celebrities at its premiere.
Mumbai, October 26, 2026: Bringing the timeless story of divine love, devotion and the eternal bond between Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti to the stage, Areeso Theatre’s Shiv Shakti: Ek Divya Pranay Katha premiered on October 24 at St. Andrew’s Auditorium, Mumbai. The premiere witnessed the presence of several celebrities and members of the entertainment industry who came together to experience the live theatrical production.
Starring Sandip Soparrkar as Lord Shiva and Ashmita Bakshi in the roles of Shakti, Sati and Parvati, the play explores the enduring connection between Shiva and Shakti through mythology, drama, music and dance. The production takes audiences through Shakti’s different incarnations, her devotion to Shiva and their eternal union, bringing this timeless mythological tale to life through live theatre.
The premiere was attended by several well-known names from the entertainment industry, including Shanthi Priya, Arhaan Khan, Rohin Joshi, Hrishikesh Pandey, Zain Imam Khan, Smriti Khanna, Dhruvee Haldankar, Sneha Jain, Munisha Khatwani, Shivani Gosain, Roop Durgapal, Aadil Jaipuri, Vineet Raina, Ashutosh Clairvoyant, Rinhee Suberwal, Jaswir Kaur, Indrarani Mukerjea and Sharbani Mukerjee, among others. The play got a standing ovation from audiences.
Presented by Areeso Theatre, Shiv Shakti: Ek Divya Pranay Katha is produced by Haripriya and Parrth Thakar. The play is directed by Himanshu Shah and Nandini Thakar, with screenplay and lyrics by Nandini Thakar. The original music has been composed by Pankaj-Preetika. The creative team brings together theatrical storytelling, music, dance and performances to present the legendary love story of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti on stage.
Following its premiere, the play also had hit shows on October 25 at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Bandra, Mumbai. The play will be travelling to other cities too.
