A one act play in Hindi/English
SYNOPSIS:
Crossroads is an original one act play written by Riju Bajaj and Supriya Parulekar. It is about a high profile escort who enters into a ‘lucky day’ appointment with an evil doctor which ends in a roller coaster ride of emotions filled with suspense and drama. The play highlights complex situations of human existence and emotional corruption of the mind that goes into slumber for pleasure or bursts into violence as a cover-up in the modern world. The play interestingly unfolds through its characters to tell dark secrets and realities of their respective lives. The play utilises devices such as; intrigue, seduction, songs, music, dance and emotions with the use of multimedia to bind the story with dynamic dialogues to maintain entertainment and intellectual engagement for a unique journey of life.
DIRECTOR’S NOTE:
It was a tedious process to work on the script for Crossroads as it entailed extensive research about sex workers and their ordeals to be incorporated into the play to enhance dramatic impact. Since my involvement was at multiple levels as a writer, director and also the actor and above all to produce the very untouchable topic for stage, it became even tougher but exciting. What propelled me to bring this story out in public was the unspoken truth, the dark side of the profession of sex workers and their dilemma. It was challenging to make the production simple, entertaining, engaging and yet blow a punch without any ludicrous elements to maintain elegance and panache. I am grateful to all my collaborators for Crossroads, especially Supriya Parulekar for her valuable contribution and support.
BOOK TICKETS ONLINE :
JAIRANGAM 2025 – 20th Dec 2025
BHARAT RANG MAHOTSAV-BRM 2026 -19th Feb 2026
FACEBOOK PAGE: CROSSROADS-A PLAY
Cast: Manali Chakravarty Aaina & Riju Bajaj
Digital Guest Appearance: Falguni Kulkarni
Radio News Voice: Kalindi Badola
Director: Riju Bajaj
Written by Riju Bajaj & Supriya Parulekar
Production Design: Ram Gopal Bajaj
Light Design: Gunjan Sinha
Sound Design: Kundan Sinha
Music Director: Bapi Bhattacharya, Adrijo Bhattacharya, Riju Bajaj
Choreographer: Rujuta Soman
Lyrics: Riju Bajaj
Singer: Paakhi Nag
Set & Costume: Riju Bajaj
Video Editor: Amardeep Singh Khichi
Make-Up: Tanu Sagar
Production Manager: Ravindra. R. Singh
Banner: Lifft India,
Producer: Riju Bajaj Media & Entertainment – RBME
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Music created with the help of Suno AI Music.
Costume tailored by NAZRANA BY SIMMI BOUTIQUE
Ajit Patnaik for set
Jeetendra Rai for photographs and video clips
Muskan Goswami for video recording of the play for archival purpose
PUBLICATION:
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SPONSOR THE SHOW:
Advertise & promote your Brand Logo with Live show of CROSSROADS-THE PLAY
ONE TIME FEE PER SHOW ONLY :-
RUPEES TWO LACS ONLY FOR ‘PEARL SPONSOR’ [‘TITLE SPONSOR’].
*Additional provisions for boarding, lodging, catering, travel, transport, set, lights, mic & sound system, projector, local technicians for set & performance space, publicity expenses to be borne by the sponsor.
SUPPORT SPONSOR THE SHOW: Advertise & promote your Brand Logo with Live show of CROSSROADS-THE PLAY
ONE TIME FEE PER SHOW ONLY :-
RUPEES FIFTY THOUSAND ONLY FOR ‘MARBLE SPONSOR’.
RUPEES ONE LAKH ONLY FOR ‘CRYSTAL SPONSOR’
DONATIONS
Donations in multiples of minimum Rs 500/- are welcome to support the continued production of the play.
*All payments for Crossroads and Lifft India are to be made in favour of Riju Bajaj Media & Entertainment.
Premiere/Opening set of 6 shows of CROSSROADS were held on 4th, 5th, 6th July 2025 at Rangashila Theatre, Mumbai.
Written consent will be required to stage, audiograph, videograph, photograph, film, adapt or translate in any language for Crossroads script.
All rights reserved with © Riju Bajaj
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