When the world won’t listen, Chandra dreams out loud

‘Who Killed Chandra?’; a symbol-laden exploration of queer identity, inner turmoil, and societal silence in Nepal, unfolding through dreamlike sequences.

Performed at Mandala Theatre, Kathmandu, ‘Who Killed Chandra?’ is a powerful original production directed and written by Sandeep Shrestha, a fourth-batch student of Mandala Theatre Lab, who also stars in the title role. The play is the third presentation of Mandala’s 2025–26 season, showcasing their continued commitment to inclusive, socially reflective, and emotionally honest theatre.