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.
Devika Shahani
FOUNDER & PRODUCER
KEY PRODUCTIONS
Mumbai Star
As Bees in Honey Drown
A Few Good Men
Bombay Talkies
Pereira's Bakery
26/11 Commemorative Shows
PRODUCTION
Spriha Nakhare
Spriha Nakhare began her theatre career with QTP, working in stage management on Wildtrack and Mother Courage and Her Children, before serving as Festival Manager for Thespo – Youth Theatre Movement.
As a freelance Stage and Production Manager, she has led productions including Aladdin, Sing India Sing, A Few Good Men, As Bees in Honey Drown, and Monsoon Wedding (Doha).
She was Production Manager for the documentary Cycle Mahesh, a show-caller for Mirror Crack’d and Rajadhiraaj, and Executive Producer of Mumbai Star and Ankahi for Aadyam Theatre.
Spriha Nakhare
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
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Aditi Deepak is an artist, storyteller, and communications strategist who founded Kathakar Collective to bridge the gap between exceptional creative work and the audiences that need to discover it. Her practice informs every campaign—from the language she crafts to the stories she helps shape—bringing an insider's understanding of art, culture, and human connection.
She is also one of only two certified Professional Fletcher Pilates Teachers in India, with over 15 years of experience in dance and movement. As the founder of Movement Kraft, Aditi works internationally, integrating creativity, precision, and embodied practices into her work.
At Dragon Rose, Aditi brings a unique blend of artistic insight, strategic communication, and audience engagement to help meaningful stories find resonance and reach.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Aditi Deepak
Aditi Deepak
MARKETING CONSULTANT
CONTENT MANAGER
KEY SKILLS
Pilates & Wellness
Creative Strategy
Arts & Culture
Content & Communication
Movement Education
Somatic Practices
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.
Sona Bajaj
DISCIPLINES
Kathak
Bharatnatyam
Indian Contemporary
Movement & Storytelling
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
Classical Traditions