Nalok tells the story of Prince Siddhartha’s transformation into Gautama Buddha, as witnessed through the innocent and dreamlike perspective of a young boy named Nalok. The play follows Siddhartha’s path of sacrifice, patience, and unshakable resolve, portraying how he confronted and overcame Mara — the symbolic embodiment of suffering, desire, and despair. Through moments of deep struggle and spiritual awakening, Siddhartha’s journey becomes a timeless lesson in resilience and compassion. The narrative is not only about his personal enlightenment but also about the universal human quest to rise above pain and limitations. By blending the simplicity of a child’s gaze with the depth of a profound spiritual odyssey, the production creates a layered experience that speaks to audiences of all ages. Nalok is both a visual and emotional journey, celebrating the triumph of the human spirit over adversity and illuminating the values that form the heart of Buddhist philosophy.

Crew

Adaptation & Direction: Avi Chakraborty
Workshop & Overall Supervision: Sangeeta Chakraborty
Stage Design: Abhijit Banik and Richik Bagchi
Music: Pritam Sharma
Light Design: Saheb Sanyal
Music Operation: Anjan Hore

Cast

Ayush Chowdhury, Nilanjan Bhattacharya, Himani Mistry, Srijita Chatterjee, Debadrita Mondal, Arbi Das, Anirban De, Priyanshu Bhowmik, Rajeswari Saha, Prapti Bhattacharya, Srujana Kar, Riddhiman Ghosh, Srija Bhowmik, Sudipta Hajra, Saptashwa Dasgupta, Samprita Raychaudhuri, and Amorshi Chakraborty