Subtle relationships and their complexities

‘Bhatti Tales’ uses humour and silence to examine marriage, loss, and unmet emotional needs.

In his directorial debut, James Dhakal’s ‘Bhatti Tales’ is a quiet yet stirring exploration of home, relationships, and the unspoken distances that exist within intimacy. Set in a modest bhatti (inn or pub) run by Dilpana while her husband, Madhav, spends his days at work, the play unfolds through everyday routines that gradually reveal layers of grief, longing, and emotional survival.