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The Chai Queens: Taranjit Kaur's play takes Indian stories to international audiences
Updated On: 15 November, 2026 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Taking Indian stories to international stages, Taranjit Kaur's The Chai Queens has made its mark across Italy. The play explores love, identity and social expectations through the story of two childhood confidantes who reunite after 15 years

(From top) Dilnaz Irani and Taranjit Kaur. Pics/AFP, Instagram, YouTube
Actor and theatre practitioner Taranjit Kaur has reason to celebrate. Her play, The Chai Queens, has completed a three-week tour of Italy, with performances at Fringe Milano Off in Milan and Fringe Catania Off in Catania. The production has also earned recognition at the San Diego International Fringe Festival, opening doors to performances in the US and Mexico.
Directed by Sangeet Natak Akademi Award recipient Ramanjit Kaur and produced by The Forbidden Productions, the play also stars Dilnaz Irani. It follows two childhood confidantes and former lovers who reunite at a wedding after 15 years, navigating love, identity, and social expectations.


