Sakshi Presents: Ctrl + Alt + Dlt – Redefining the Story

A Transformative Confluence of Art, Dialogue, and Action

Dates: March 13th, 15th & 16th, 2025
Venue: Veda Kunba, Versova, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mumbai, March 12, 2025:
Sakshi Presents Ctrl + Alt + Dlt – Rewriting the Narrative

Ctrl + Alt + Dlt – Rewriting the Narrative is a transformative three-day event aimed at changing the narrative. Organized by Sakshi, this movement leverages the power of storytelling, art, and advocacy to challenge harmful norms, elevate survivor voices, and envision a more just and equitable society.

The event will bring together artists, activists, and changemakers to explore the intersections of gender justice, child protection, and creative advocacy. Through immersive theatre, spoken word performances, and insightful panel discussions, Ctrl + Alt + Dlt – Rewriting the Narrative will provide a platform for essential conversations about gender-based violence and the societal systems that perpetuate it.

Bekhauf Baatein 5.0 – Apologetic Expressions (March 13)

The confluence kicks off on March 13 with Bekhauf Baatein 5.0 – Apologetic Expressions, an evening where artists reclaim narratives and challenge deep-rooted stereotypes. Through poetry, monologues, and performance art, the event amplifies voices transforming pain into progress, featuring Nivedita Chandra, Parth Vasani, Aditi Surana, Harsha Agrawal, Vidushi Chadha, and more.

Art That Dares to Speak (March 15)

On March 15, the focus shifts to Art That Dares to Speak, a day dedicated to raising awareness about child sexual abuse through theatre, immersive installations, and expert-led panel discussions. The day begins with the thought-provoking installation खिलौना by Padma Damodaran, which reveals the lasting impact of trauma across generations. The first panel, Layers of Harm: Unpacking the Impact of Child Sexual Abuse, will bring together experts in child safety, mental health, and legal advocacy to discuss the systemic barriers that enable abuse.

The afternoon will feature theatre as a tool for change, starting with Ghat Ghat Mein Panchi Bolta Hai, written and directed by Smita Bharti. The play explores the unraveling of two families forced to confront buried truths after a triggering event. This theme of silence and survival continues with Paperwalls, written and directed by Sharodiya Chowdhury, which follows a daughter’s journey into her mother’s past, uncovering painful truths about intergenerational trauma. In between performances, the panel Framing the Unspoken: Portrayal of Child Sexual Abuse in Film, Theatre, and Art will examine the role storytelling plays in shaping public perception and policy.

Tedhi Lakir, Light in My Eyes, and Kamini (March 16)

March 16 will close the confluence with Tedhi Lakir, Light in My Eyes, and Kamini, three short plays written and directed by Smita Bharti. These performances explore hidden truths, defy societal expectations, and delve into themes of love, loss, and resilience. They highlight the invisible forces shaping our lives through raw, haunting storytelling, exposing the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength.

Smita Bharti’s Vision

Smita Bharti, Executive Director of Sakshi NGO, states, “Theatre and art have a unique ability to engage both the conscious and subconscious mind, impacting audiences on a deeper level. Sakshi presents Ctrl + Alt + Dlt, a powerful three-day event that challenges how we see the world. Let these transformative days be a journey of introspection, where art reflects our deepest truths.

Read More

https://theunfilteredmanch.com/pakistan-train-hijack-key-details-rescued-passengers-and-whats-next/

A Call to Action

Ctrl + Alt + Dlt is a call to action. Sakshi invites individuals, artists, and organizations to join the movement—whether by attending, amplifying conversations, or collaborating on long-term solutions.

Silence sustains violence. Every story told breaks down stigma. Every conversation plants the seeds of change. Through this confluence, Sakshi reaffirms that art is a tool for transformation.