THE DRAGON ROSE PROJECT | MUMBAI
The People Behind
the Magic
A small, passionate team - bound by a shared belief in the power of culture to build a border-free world.
"The process of building teams who can create the magic - that is what is exciting & powerful"
- DEVIKA SHAHANI, FOUNDER
LEADERSHIP
Devika Shahani
Devika is the founder of The Dragon Rose Project — a company she built from the ground up, inspired by her mentor Daisaku Ikeda and his belief in the transformative power of culture.
Through the company she has produced Bombay Talkies, Pereira's Bakery, A Few Good Men (Aadyam Season 5), and As Bees in Honey Drown (Aadyam Season 6). She curated annual 26/11 commemorative shows since 2000 and has led youth-focused events for NGOs and the Public Concern for Governance Trust.
Devika developed Mumbai Star — which made its debut in Japan and has now been brought home to Indian audiences. Her vision is to create pieces of dance, music, theatre and film that leave a lasting impact and help build a border-free world through the power of what only human beings can do: culture.
KEY PRODUCTIONS
Devika Shahani
Mumbai Star
FOUNDER & PRODUCER
Bombay Talkies
As Bees in Honey Drown
A Few Good Men
Pereira's Bakery
26/11 Commemorative Shows
PRODUCTION
Spriha Nakhare
A design graduate from MIT Institute of Design, Pune, Spriha began her theatre career with QTP as a stage manager — and has since grown into one of the most versatile production professionals on the Indian theatre circuit.
She has served as festival manager for Thespo and Production Manager for A Few Good Men, As Bees in Honey Drown, Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding (Doha run, 2022), and the award-winning documentary-feature Cycle Mahesh, directed by Suhel Banerjee.
As Executive Producer for Mumbai Star's extensive Japan tour, Spriha managed the full scope of an international large-format touring production. She has also served as show-caller for Mirror Crack'd and Rajadhiraj 2024.
Spriha brings rare expertise in production architecture, stage management, and large-format international touring.
KEY PRODUCTIONS
Cycle Mahesh
As Bees in Honey Drown
A Few Good Men
Rajadhiraj 2024
Mumbai Star - Japan Tour
Monsoon Wedding - Doha
Mirror Crack'd
Spriha Nakhare
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Aditi Deepak
Aditi is an artist and communicator who started Kathakar Collective to bridge the gap between extraordinary creative work and the audiences that need to find it.
Her practice informs every campaign — from the language we use to the content we build. She doesn’t market art from the outside. She markets it from within.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Aditi Deepak
MARKETING CONSULTANT
CONTENT MANAGER
DIGITAL DESIGN
Sona Bajaj
Sona is a passionate performing artist with formal training and certifications in Kathak, while continually exploring diverse movement forms including Bharatanatyam and Indian Contemporary.
Deeply rooted in classical traditions, she is driven by a desire to transform ideas into meaningful artistic expression through movement. Her work blends technique, storytelling, and emotion — creating performances that resonate with authenticity and purpose.
Fascinated by the interplay of rhythm, expression, colour, and human emotion, Sona uses dance as a powerful medium to connect, communicate, and inspire. She brings to the company not just technical mastery, but an artist's instinct for the moment when craft becomes feeling.
DISCIPLINES
Kathak
Bharatnatyam
Indian Contemporary
Movement & Storytelling
Classical Traditions