selected writing
feature
THREADS
Seeking reconciliation, a young man journeys from India to Queens, NY, only to find that his estranged father has vanished, sending him on an unexpected search for family, identity, and a place to call home.
shorts
GRAVITAS
A writer descends into the fractured labyrinth of his subconscious, where the characters he has created confront him with surreal truths that challenge his grip on reality and blur the line between imagination and madness.
SECOND CHANCES
On a boat in the Atlantic, two first generation immigrant brothers navigate resentment and unresolved differences as they journey to scatter their Mom’s ashes and find their way back to each other.
FULL MOON WINDOW
Beneath the rising full moon, a moon-child embraces her own being and becoming, choosing growth over belonging and learning that every transformation begins with letting go.
full-length stageplays
FIRST INTERVIEW
In an otherworldly realm, soulmates Rina and Mister B endure a mystical interlocutor who compels them to revisit their shared past, confront deep wounds, and discover how a personal love can transcend into universal love.
GHOST THERAPY
Regrets. Joy. Triumphs. Failures. Everything that went right, and wrong. A witty and poignant solo show about a soul reflecting upon what made them feel alive. An attempt to address unfinished business, and leave behind thoughts on being a better human.
BREATHING FIRE
Three immigrant couples at different stages of their relationships gather to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, and the most American holiday – Thanksgiving. As the tandoori turkey roasts, long-buried secrets and heart-breaking betrayals simmer to the surface. What pops out of the oven burns relationships and leaves no one untouched.
one acts
THE CALLBACK
An unexpected meeting at an audition uncovers layers of subterfuge and desire.
CHEESECAKE
A couple craving closure meet over a slice of cheesecake.
FIRING APU
An imagination of that time when Apu gets blackballed from the show The Simpsons.