Mar 08 2025 to Mar 08 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Ranis of India is a theatrical storytelling performance that brings to life the forgotten and lesser-known queens of India. Drawing from oral traditions and historical narratives, Vikram Sridhar weaves together tales of women rulers who shaped the course of history across different regions and time periods.

Over the course of an hour, through the art of oral storytelling interwoven with folk songs, we embark on a journey across India—uncovering the myths, histories, and contemporary echoes of remarkable queens whose legacies deserve to be remembered. From North to South, East to West, these powerful women left an indelible mark on history, yet their stories remain largely untold. This performance seeks to reclaim their voices and bring them to the forefront.

This event is part of Unheard Narratives, BIC’s programmes to commemorate Women’s Day 2025. It celebrates the power of unheard narratives—spotlighting the resilience, artistry, and impact of women whose stories have shaped India’s cultural and social fabric. Through performances, talks, and films, we bring these voices to the forefront.

Performer

Vikram Sridhar
Performance Storyteller & Theatre Practitioner
Vikram Sridhar is a performance storyteller, TEDx speaker, theatre practitioner, and narrative-based facilitator with over 20 years of experience in theatre, conservation, and social work.

Based in Bangalore and Chennai, he travels extensively across India, performing, conducting workshops, and speaking at literary and cultural festivals, community spaces, schools, and corporate events. He has been featured in various media and has spoken at platforms like TEDx on the power of storytelling and theatre.

With degrees in engineering, management, and law from SRM, IIT, and NALSAR, Vikram transitioned from a corporate career at IBM and SAP to becoming a full-time arts practitioner and solopreneur. He curates and participates in children’s literary festivals, including the Bangalore Literature Festival, Bengaluru Poetry Festival, and Dum Dama Dama Theatre Festival.

Rooted in folklore, heritage, and ecology, his storytelling embraces the Desi tradition as a tool for conservation and community engagement. He passionately believes, “A story a day keeps the doctor away”—not an apple!

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