Goldy Notay Draupadi/Gandhari
Sakuntala Ramanee Shakuni/Sanjaya
Goldy played Amma in the Olivier award-winning production Life of Pi , directed by Max Webster. Her previous work includes Mahabharata (Why Not Theatre), All of Us (National Theatre London), Abigail’s Party (by Mike Leigh), The Game of Love and Chance (Tara Theatre) and Pink Sari Revolution (English Touring Theatre). TV and film credits include Little English , It’s A Wonderful Afterlife , Sex and the City 2 and My Own Country . Goldy received a Best Actress Award for the film, Chapter Two , and a Best Actress Nomination for The Dishonoured .
Sakuntala trained in Drama at Kent University. Her theatre credits include The Red Shoes (Royal Shakespeare Company), Mahabharata (Why Not Theatre), Life Of Pi (West End), Romeo and Juliet (RSC at Stratford, the Barbican, UK tour), The Forest (Hampstead Theatre), Father and the Assassin (National Theatre Olivier), East Is East (Jamie Lloyd, UK tour), Coventry Mystery Plays (Belgrade, Coventry), Dead Eye (Soho Theatre and Birmingham Rep), Camille (Lyric Hammersmith, UK tour) and Maa (The Royal Court). Television credits include Granite Harbour, Emmerdale, Line of Duty, Hustle and Coronation Street .
Ellora Patnaik Kunti/Drona
Navtej Sandhu Karna/Satyavati
Ellora was born in Toronto and grew up an Odissi Indian classical dancer. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC). Her recent film and TV projects include Sort Of, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Calorie, Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, One Small Visit, Kim’s Convenience, Ginny & Georgia and Schitt’s Creek . Ellora has performed in an array of theatre productions, including Crones, A Christmas Carol, Standing On My Knees, Nagamandala, Umrao Jaan Ada, The Penelopiad, Romeo and Juliet, Acha Bacha, Much Ado About Nothing and Free Outgoing .
Navtej is a Toronto-based actor, born in Long Island, New York. Her most recent acting credits include Jin in The Caged Bird Sings , directed by Rafeh Mahmud, and Karna/Satyavati in Mahabharata , directed by Ravi Jain. Navtej is also a skilled vocalist with credits including Devi Triptych by Red Beti Theatre and Jungle Book by Kidoons Productions. Navtej currently holds an Intermediate Actor Combatant Certificate with experience performing her own stunts.
Munish Sharma Bhima
Meher Pavri Voice of Krishna
Munish is an actor, writer and dancer. He began his career in Vancouver creating sketch shows and cabaret and has been working in theatre for over a decade. Munish is beyond grateful to be part of this fantastic show. It’s a dream come true. Love to his family and friends for their support.
Parsi-Canadian soprano Meher hails from London, Ontario. She is a multidisciplinary artist who enjoys performing in opera, musical theatre, film/television and is most passionate about new Canadian works. Her career highlights include Maria in West Side Story (Windsor Symphony Orchestra, Niagara Symphony Orchestra); soloist in Soulpepper Theatre shows, most recently 88 Keys ; roles in the world premiere of The Overcoat (Canadian Stage, Tapestry Opera, Vancouver Opera), Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical (Starvox) and Mahabharata (Why Not Theatre).
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