It was the year that art shook off the burdens of the pandemic, took the lack of funding and other support on the chin and made strident statements in auditoriums and galleries.
‘Manas Rang’ (colours of mind) uses theatre, songs, drama and offers a platform for individuals to vent their emotions such as fear, hysteria as well as talk about mental health illnesses like schizophrenia.
It has also dedicated a theatre festival 'Manas Rang Natya Mahotsav' to mental health issues, which will be held on November 5, coinciding with the Marathi Theatre Day.
The increasing burden of the disease and limited opportunities have made them raise several demands to ensure those with mental illnesses lead meaningful and productive lives.
Atul Pethe’s show, with dancer Rujuta Soman in a solo role, is a response to the photos and videos of women that routinely get leaked online and result in abuse.