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<p>Naraksha is an intimate psychological drama that tells the story of Aksha, a 17-year-old girl whose dream to dance clashes with strict parental expectations and the unseen dangers of the digital world. Set within a Malaysian Tamil household, the performance explores youth mental health, cyberbullying, cultural identity, and the emotional cost of being unheard.</p><p>Blending Bharatanatyam with contemporary theatre, Naraksha uses movement, minimalistic staging, and raw emotional storytelling to reflect the inner world of a young girl caught between tradition, family control, and online harm. Inspired by real events, this production creates an intimate and thought-provoking experience that invites audiences to reflect on communication, protection, and responsibility both at home and online.</p><hr/><h3>Show Information -&nbsp;</h3><p>Title: Naraksha</p><p>Written &amp; Directed by: Liishvaar&nbsp;</p><p>Produced by: Kalindra Dramatari &amp; STArts Collective</p><p>Dates: 21 &amp; 22 February 2026</p><p>Time: 8:30pm</p><p>Venue: Auditorium A, Komtar, Georgetown, Penang</p><p>Language: Tamil (with English surtitles)</p><p>Genre: Psychological Drama / Social Realist Theatre</p><p>Themes: Youth mental health, cultural identity, family conflict, cyberbullying, social media pressure</p><hr/><h2>Additional &amp; Accessibility Information</h2><p>Age Advisory: Recommended for audiences aged 15 and above</p><p>Language: Performed in Tamil with English surtitles</p><p>Content Warning: This performance contains themes related to cyberbullying, emotional distress, and youth trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.</p><hr/><h2>Company Bio – Kalindra Dramatari</h2><p>Kalindra Dramatari is a passionate Indian theatre company dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich traditions of Indian storytelling. Through vibrant performances, classical and contemporary scripts, and culturally rooted narratives, the company brings stories to life with rhythm, emotion, and purpose. From mythological tales to socially relevant works, Kalindra Dramatari continues to engage audiences while nurturing the next generation of Indian theatre practitioners in Malaysia.</p><h2>Company Bio – STArts Collective</h2><p>STArts Collective is a Malaysia-based arts community and project-driven platform founded by Liishvaar, dedicated to creating meaningful stories through theatre, film, and creative collaborations. The collective’s work includes the award-winning short film Engal Vidhi, which received three Best Asian Film awards and one Best International Film award, reflecting STArts Collective’s commitment to impactful storytelling. STArts Collective aims to build a supportive space where young artists can share stories, collaborate, and grow together through the arts.</p>

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Naraksha is a powerful theatre performance that follows a young girl&rsquo;s dream to dance as it collides with strict family expectations and the hidden dangers of the digital world. The production explores youth struggles, silence, and the unseen wounds caused by pressure at home and online.

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<p>KOMTAR is the tallest building in Penang and the sixth tallest skyscraper in Malaysia. It is also a hub of interconnectivity and traffic, with the KOMTAR Bus Terminal and its location at the junction of multiple major roads in Penang. In close proximity are shopping centrals Prangin Mall and 1st Avenue, and Hotel Jen, Cititel Express and The Wembley for accommodation options.</p>

<p>Located at the 5th Floor of KOMTAR are the Banquet Hall and Auditoriums A, C and F, the auditoriums are specially designed to accommodate conferences, lectures, conventions, seminars, meeting presentations and other medium-scale events.</p>

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